Useful Links

Instrument Sales:

Piano:

The Derbyshire Piano Workshop - They have the best piano showroom in the midlands, with over 60 years of experience in the retail of pianos. Their friendly staff can help with the purchase of a new or used quality piano. They also offer a piano delivery service.

Address: Trent Business Centre, Canal Street, Long Eaton NG10 4HN

Tel: 07464 234674

Strings:

Bass Bags - They have one of the biggest selections of string instuments in the UK. They provide quality Violins, Violas, Cellos and Basses. All instruments are professionally set up and can be purchased or rented. They also have a huge selection of accessories (strings, bridges, shoulder rests etc).

Address: The Old Brewery, Duffield Road, Little Eaton DE215DS

Tel: 01332 840391

Drums:

Rattle & Drum - They offer all the top quality brands in Electric and Acoustic Drum kits. Their experienced staff can help you choose a good quality instrument at the best prices.

Address: 77-81 Osmaston Road, Derby DE12JH

Tel: 01332 341414

Guitars, Banjos & Ukuleles:

Foulds Guitars - A great guitar shop offering all the top quality brands. They have a great selection of fretted instruments, with prices to suit all budgets.

Address: 3-4 Strand Arcade, The Strand, Derby DE11BQ

Tel: 01332 342456

Woodwind & Brass:

Windblowers - Retailers of all woodwind and brass instruments. Including Flutes, Clarinets, Bassoons, Saxophones, Trumpets, Horns, Trombones, Tubas etc. Top quality instruments and expert advice.

Address: 75-77 Derby Road, Nottingham NG15BA

Tel: 0115 9410543

Instrument Services:

Piano Tuning:

Andrew Storer - Andrew is Derbys top piano tuner, in fact Derby School of Music use his tuning services for our pianos.

Address: 33 Radcliffe Drive, Derby DE223LB

Tel: 01332 341852

Digital Piano Repair/Servicing:

RM Electronic Services - Richard Madin has over 30 years of instrument servicing experience in the music business. He repairs digital pianos, keyboards and organs. Richard can usually repair an instrument in your own home saving the time and hassle of transporting a large instrument

Address: 15 Raeburn Drive, Beeston, Nottingham NG96LF

Tel: 07976 515403

Strings Repair/Renovation:

Bass Bags - They have some of the most skilled luthiers in the UK, and always guarantee to do a top quality professional job. They can take on any repair from a string replacement to a full restoration.

Address: The Old Brewery, Duffield Road, Little Eaton DE215DS

Tel: 01332 840391

Brass Repair/Renovation:

Neville Brothers - These guys have over 35 years of experience repairing musical instruments. Whether you need a dent repairing or a total restoration, they will bring your instrument back to its former glory and also get it sounding superb.

Address: 91 Station Road, Derby DE33FP

Tel: 01332 290762

Woodwind Repair/Renovation:

Herrods Woodwind Repair - Amber is a highly skilled Woodwind Repairer. She is fully qualified in this sector with a First Class Honours degree in Woodwind Making and Repair. No job too big or too small. Amber will bring your instrument back to its former glory and also get it sounding superb.

Address: 122 Uttoxeter Old Road, Derby DE11GE

Tel: 07950 583734

Guitar & Bass Repair/Renovation:

Marcus Thorley - This guy is highly skilled and experienced with all types of Guitars and Basses. All work undertaken from replacing strings and basic set ups right up to a total restoration. Marcus will get your instrument sounding superb.

Address: Mickleover, Derby DE3

Tel: 07790 202607

Specialist Tutors:

Woodwind:

Chris Freebury - Chris has over 40 years of teaching experience. He is an ex-professional flautist and is proficient in all woodwind instruments including Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Basson and Saxophone. He is a great teacher and highly recommended for pupils of all abilities.

Address: 24 Curzon Close, Allestree, Derby DE222SX

Tel: 07771 673515

Brass:

Neville Brothers - David Neville is a highly experienced teacher specialising in all Brass instruments, including Cornet, Trumpet, Horn, Trombone, Tuba & Euphomium etc

Address: 91 Station Road, Derby DE33FP

Tel: 01332 290762

Harp:

The Derwent Harp School - Helen-Elizabeth Naylor the head teacher at the Derwent Harp School has over 15 years of teaching experience on the harp. Her pupils have a 100% pass rate in exams and many students go on to study music full-time. Derwent Harps can also help with the purchase of a harp.

Address: 30 Brompton Road, Derby DE224LF

Tel: 07882 850178