After taking a few lessons you may decide you want your own instrument. With there being such a wide range of instruments and excellent shops to choose from, I decided to curate this list of the best shops in the local area.

All the shops listed below have a broad range instruments and equipment from low-cost starter packs to top quality gear for the more experienced musicians.

Rich Tone Music is a specialist guitar retailer based on Broadfield Road in Sheffield. The shop is bright and modern with plenty of highly knowledgeable staff to help you should you be unsure of what you’re looking for. Rich Tone Music’s array of instruments, amps and everything else you can think of is impressive, as are their displays! Rich Tone Music have an amazing online service with fantastic prices and excellent delivery, meaning you don’t have to travel to Sheffield to get a great deal! Rich Tone Music also have a wide range of second hand equipment which can be a great way to save some money.

Rockem Music is based on Westgate in Rotherham and have a huge range of musical equipment, not just guitars and amplifiers. Catering for guitar, drums, brass, woodwind and professional audio Rockem Music is worth checking out. With starter packs as well as professional-grade equipment, Rockem Music has a lot to offer with friendly customer service right on the doorstep. With a fantastic online store you can shop from home and have it delivered, which is very handy should you ordering a heavy drum kit or a set of PA speakers!

The Music Box is conveniently placed in the Meadowhall shopping centre, just off the M1. Now you can combine a shopping trip with picking up some new guitar strings, drum sticks or to even grab a new instrument - The Music Box has a broad range of items for sale. The Music Box stocks a great range of music books which can help you elevate your learning! Music books make great gifts for a musician of any level and experience, and with a fantastic online store it’s worth checking out what The Music Box has to offer!