PORTMAN'S MUSIC SUPERSTORE
3946 Washington Road, Augusta, GA 30907 Directions
Since 1936
Here’s The Deal:
"For over decades, Portman's Music has been the Southeast's resource for the high-quality orchestra and band instruments, services, accessories, and education. They offer private music instructions for all ages and levels in most instruments. They also provide replacement and maintenance coverage on all of their musical instruments. Portman's Music school has a professional, well-equipped studio and a waiting area for parents & siblings. They also have rental gear for all types of occasions, including concerts, parties, weddings, DJ, corporate events, school productions, church events, family reunions & much more. They conduct Summer music camps for their students. Portman's Music Superstore is also located in Savannah, Brunswick, and Albany."
SPECIALTY:
Saxophone, Flute, Trumpet, Clarinet, Trombone, Piano, Drums, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Violin, All Reeds and Low Brass, Folk, Bluegrass Instruments, Voice & Kids Classes
Price: Starts from $35 (Registration Fee)
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440 INSTRUMENTS
1131 Broad Street, Augusta, GA 30901 Directions
Since 2015
Here’s The Deal:
"440 Instruments is a locally owned music shop right in the center of downtown Augusta. The store is made up of actual musicians with decades of real-world playing background. They are dedicated to passing on the joys of music to everyone through education and advice. 440 Instruments has some of the area’s best players, who can teach you how to play the songs you like, brush up on the way or start you from the beginning in the right direction. They offer music instructions on a one-on-one basis for all ages and abilities. Here, lessons are generally 30 minutes long. 440 Instruments also offer school band, restrings, setups, small repairs, instrument rentals, sound systems, recording & accessories."
SPECIALTY:
Bass Guitar, Drums, Guitar & Ukulele Lessons
Price: Starts from $100 per month with no registration fee
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CENTER STAGE MUSIC
3830 Washington Road, Suite 33, Martinez, Augusta, GA 30907 Directions
Since 2002
Here’s The Deal:
"Located in the heart of Martinez, GA, Center Stage Music is a 40-year dream, and it is a 4,000 square foot full line music store. Their friendly and knowledgeable staff is waiting to help you and give you full service because "you care about music, and they care about you." Center Stage Music carries it all, such as P.A., electric and acoustic guitars and basses, keyboards and keyboard amps, drums and percussion, and accessories, to name a few things. They also rent and sell school band instruments and sell all of the accessories to go with these instruments. Center Stage Music is located 6.3 miles from the downtown of Augusta."
SPECIALTY:
Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Piano, Keyboard, Percussion, Banjo & Mandolin Lessons
Price: Starts from $80 for 4-30 minute lessons, one per week