Maine
Guitar Stores and Lessons in Portland, ME
4 guitar and music stores, 6 music schools and lesson studios in Portland, Maine, independents first. Verify hours before you go; shops change fast. Buying your first guitar? Read the first guitar buying guide before you walk in.
Guitar and music stores
Instrument retailers, from dedicated guitar shops to full-line music stores.
Buckdancer's Choice Music
248 St John St, Portland, ME 04102
Toby Rzepka, Luthier
13 Fox St, Portland, ME 04101
Wing School of Music
525 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101-1533
Bin There Dump That
150 E Commonwealth Dr, Portland, ME 04103-1260
Guitar lessons and music schools
Lesson studios and music schools. Most teach guitar; call to confirm your instrument and level.
Midcoast School Of Music
533 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101-1503
Midcoast School Of Music
640 Brighton Ave #4, Portland, ME 04102
Callaghan Music
18 Amherst St, Portland, ME 04103
Listen Up Music
245 Warren Ave, Portland, ME 04103
Maine Academy of Modern Music
125 Presumpscot St, Portland, ME 04103-5225
Manduca Music Studios and Publications
861 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04103
Chain stores and franchise schools
National and regional chains. Big selection and consistent pricing; the independent shops above usually win on setup quality and advice.
Recording Connection Audio Institutelessons
105 Hanover St, Portland, ME 04101
Recording Connection Audio Institutelessons
130 Breakwater Dr, Portland, ME 04106
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