N Lewis and Sons, Bangalore

N Lewis and Sons is a music store which offers a variety of music services such as sale of music instruments and music accessories, restoration and repairs of music instruments, music classes, hire of music instruments, etc.

This music store was founded in 1940. It is considered to be the oldest music store in Bangalore city. Its head office is located at Benson Town, close to the Cantonement Railway Station. Over the last few years, N Lewis and sons have extended their operations across Bangalore city. At present they also have a branch at Koramangala and three music schools located at Koramangala, AECS Layout Brooke Fields and Benson Town.

This store deals with western and Indian classical instruments. Western classical instruments such as acoustic pianos, digital pianos, electric guitars, bass guitars, acoustic guitars, violins, cellos, drum sets, electric keyboards, wind instruments such as saxophones, flutes and trumpets are available here. They also provide school band instruments such as trumpets, bugles and brass marching drums.

You have a range of brands to choose from at N Lewis and Sons. The piano brands available here include Pearl River, Ritmuller, B. Steiner, Harrison, Palatino. The acoustic guitar brands sold here are Givson, Pluto, Jimm, GB & A, S.X and Lewis which is a brand manufactured by N Lewis and Sons. Classical guitar brands include Yamaha, Tristar, GB & A.There are wide range of drum sets to choose from such as Yamaha, Magnum, Mapex, Chancellor, etc.

Among the Indian classical instruments there are tablas, dholaks, veenas, harmoniums and sitars. N Lewis and sons also claims to have designed an electric veena which is easy to carry around especially for live concerts and musical performances.

In the early 1990's N Lewis and Sons started a music school to impart music training. At present there are three music schools which are run by N Lewis and Sons, located in Benson Town, Koramangala and AECS Layout Brooke Fields, Bangalore. You can learn to play instruments such as the piano, drums, keyboard and guitar.

N Lewis and Sons also has the expertise to restore and repair old or damaged music instruments. They have a special workshop dedicated for this purpose. You can get your pianos tuned and repaired here.

This store also rents out music instruments for film shootings, live concerts or school concerts. You can hire music instruments such as grand or upright pianos, guitars, violins, keyboards, tablas,drum sets, saxophones, flutes and trumpets.

Various music accessories such as tuning meters, lyrics stands, pitch pipes etc are sold here. They also have audio equipment such as headphones, amplifiers, speakers and mixers.

N Lewis and Sons is definitely a complete music store which offers excellent service, sales and repairs of music instruments and music learning facilities. It is a perfect music store for all your music needs.

For more details you can contact N Lewis and Sons on the following numbers.

N Lewis and Sons, Head Office

22/A Millers Road, Benson Town, Bangalore

Phone : +91 -80 – 2353 6724 / 4153 5722

November 20, 2011

Braganza and Co. Kolkata

Braganza and Co. is known to be Kolkata's premier music store located on Marquis Street, Kolkata. This store has been around for ages. Recently, the company has also opened a new showroom located on 56C Free School Street, Kolkata. You can find everything musical at Braganza and Co. including guitars, mandolins, pianos, violins, music accessories, music books. music CD's, etc.

Braganza and Co. is known for its excellent after sales service and piano and violin repairs. In case you need help to tune your violin or guitar just walk into this store and your instrument will be tuned in a few seconds. It only shows how much the staff knows about music instruments.

The new store has ample space and displays music instruments such as violins, guitars, drum sets, pianos etc. Here you can find acoustic pianos, hybrid pianos, digital pianos or grand pianos . There are also digital keyboards, synthesizers, acoustic guitars, electric guitars, electric bass guitars, string instruments such as violins, cellos, violas. They also sell electronic drums, acoustic drums, snare drums and drum hardware such as drum racks, stands, pedals. Indian classical instruments such as sitars and tablas are also available here.

There are a wide range of guitars for all types of musicians. If you prefer guitars with a narrow body or if you prefer a smaller sized guitar, you will definitely find it at Braganza and Co. If you prefer Indian made acoustic guitars, Braganza and Co. offers 'Truetone' guitars which can cost anywhere between Rs 1200 to to Rs 2500. Imported acoustic guitars are available for Rs 3000 and above. You may please yourself by generously shopping for guitars and probably buy an extra guitar without any hesitation because it is worth the price.

Braganza and Co. also offers other services such as piano and other instrument repairs, piano tuning, hire of instruments. The staff is well versed with music instruments and can help you to make a good selection. In case you are on the look out for music tutors or music classes, all you have to do is call the store and you will get all the information you need.

You can get in touch with Braganza and Co. on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/braganzamusicals
or call the following number +91 33-22527715

Address : 2A Marquis Street / 56C, Free School Street, Kolkata, India 700016



November 15, 2011

Pedro Fernandes & Co. Goa

Known to be one of the best music stores in Goa, Pedro Fernandes and Co. is definitely a place to visit if you are a musician or a music lover. The store has a stunning line-up of colourful electric guitars, violins, mandolins, sitars and tablas. Here you will find some of the finest brands available at reasonable prices.

Pedro Fernandes and Co. has been around since 1928. With rich experience in dealing with music instruments for nearly eight decades, Pedro Fernandes and Co. are probably regarded as the leading music dealers in Goa.

The company operates two stores; one located at Margao and the other at Panjim. The store at Margao is located opposite the KTC bus stand. This store is fairly new and more spacious as compared to the one in Panjim. The store at Panjim is located on a busy street a few yards away from the Panjim Head Post Office. This store is not at all flashy from the outside and may even go unnoticed because of its tiny structure. But when you enter into the store, you will be pleasantly surprised to find a wide variety of music instruments.

The first to attract your attention are the electric guitars which come in different shapes and colours. The collection is complete with both western instruments likes violins, guitars, mandolins, drums, tambourines, wind instruments as well as Indian classical instruments such as tablas, harmoniums, sitars, tanpuras and veenas.

The brands that you can find here include Fender, B C Rich, Yamaha and many others. If you browse through the price list you will find violins priced between Rs 2500 to Rs 30,000. You can buy a guitar for as little as Rs 1800 and move up the price range to a few thousands depending on the brand you choose.

For those who are on the look out for audio and sound equipment, Pedro Fernandes and Co. also offers a range of mixers, amplifiers, speakers and DJ consoles. The store also offers other services such as hiring of instruments, instrument repairs and repainting of instruments. You can also enquire about music classes and hire a choir for special occasions. Music accessories, song books, music books are also available here.

The staff is prompt in their service and professional. The company offers after sales service and home delivery within city limits. At Pedro Fernandes and Co. you can be guaranteed of good quality music instruments at a fair price and excellent service. It's definitely worth a visit.

You can contact Pedro Fernandes and Co on the following numbers:

0832- 2226642 / 2702921।

Closed on Sundays. Open on weekdays.

Date: November 1, 2011

Musee Musical, Chennai

Musee Musical is a classic music store which every musician or music lover would love to visit. Located on the busy Mount Road in Chennai, this is said to be one of the oldest music stores in the country. It was established in 1842. Since then it has been offering musicians and music lovers a wide range of music instruments, music books, music accessories and music education.
This music store is popular for manufacturing and exporting both western and Indian classical music instruments. It has also gained wide recognition for providing music education in association with Trinity College, London.

The store has a musical vibe of its own. There are two levels of shop space where you can browse through Indian and Western music instruments and have your pick. The instruments available here come packed with quality and the right price tag. To name some of the instruments on display, there are violins, guitars, saxophones, keyboards, flutes, harmoniums, tablas etc. It's an ideal place to hang around and browse through music books including music grade exam books published by the Trinity College, London.

Since 1901, Musee Musical has been associated with Trinity College, London. Musee Musical arranges for a visiting examiner from Trinity College, London to conduct exams once a year. Those who wish to appear for these exams can contact Musee Musical for more details. You can also contact the store to find yourself a tutor for various instruments such as the piano, veena, tabla, harmonium, violin, sitar as well as vocals.

You can feel a sense of satisfaction once you are at Musee Musical. Even if you do not plan on buying anything here, it is worth a visit to simply see the line-up of music instruments. The best brands, a wide range of music books, all possible music accessories are available and sold for the right place. They also service and repair old or damaged instruments. Excellent service, a sound reputation and a flare to deal with customers is what makes Musee Musicals a perfect music store.

At present Musee Musical has branches in Chennai and other cities such as Pondicherry, Secunderabad and Hyderabad. The head office is located at Anna Salai, Chennai. There is another branch located at Wallajah, Chepauk, Chennai.

You can contact the Musee Musical head office on the following numbers
Head Office:
73,Anna Salai,
Chennai
Ph: +91 44 28522780,28516474, 42310326.


October 20, 2011

Furtados

Think music and the one shop that comes to your mind is Furtados. One of India's most popular and probably one of the oldest music shops- Furtados is know to be around since 1865 when the company set up shop in Mumbai. Today, Furtados has outlets in cities like Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bengaluru, Mangalore, Goa, Amritsar to name a few.

If you happen to visit any of the Furtados showrooms, you will find a classy line-up of music instruments, music books and other musical accessories. It is a one-stop-shop where you will find a wide range of Indian and Western musical instruments. The price range varies according to the instrument and the brand you chose to buy.

The spectrum of music instruments is wide with pianos, guitars, accordions,harmonicas, string instruments, wind instruments. Some of them imported from countries like USA, Canada, UK, Germany, Italy, France, Japan and China. The company stocks music instruments from leading foreign brands. The choice is splendid with popular and classy brands such as Essex, B Steiner, Boston, Ritmuller, Gibson, Fender, Yamaha, Hohner and many more.

For those who intend to learn a music instrument as a hobby you have a wide range of instruments to chose from without worrying about your budget. A bamboo flute could cost you as little as Rs 100 or a Harmonica commonly called the mouth organ could cost you between rupees 200 to rupees 5,000. The most expensive Harmonica being the Hohner Harmonica which can cost upto rupees 20,000.

The strings section is worth a mention. The Granada viola is at an affordable price of rupees 5.000. Or you can opt for a slightly higher price range like the Hofner viola which is priced between rupees 7,000 to rupees 13, 000.

For the guitar players, there are acoustic guitars, classical guitars and electric guitars. The Alhambra brand classical guitars could cost anywhere between rupees 19,000 to rupees 46,000 . Whereas an acoustic guitar could cost rupees 3000 and above. The electric guitars do not fall short of features, style and classy looks. The B C Rich electric guitar range sports guitars with bold features, designs and colours. The starting range is rupees 16,000 upwards.

The show stopper at Furtados is definitely the piano collection. You have a range of pianos of various brands like B Steiner, Boston, Casio digital pianos etc. The piano price range starts from 1.5 lakhs and moves up to as high as 18 lakhs or 24 lakhs. The digital pianos are priced between rupees 20,000 to rupees 60, 000.

While the music instruments are the main attraction at Furtados, the store also offers a collection of music books which can help to hone the skills of music amateurs. There are books that will grab the interest of professionals too. The books are by popular publishers such as Trinity College London, Hal Leonard , Royal School of Music London, etc.

With stores spread out across 15 cities, Furtados has carved a niche for itself as one of the leading retailers of musical instruments in India. The company echoes- credibility and reliability along with the years of experience. You will find knowledgeable staff to brief you about the various instruments and help you make the best choice.

One thing is for certain, at Furtados you will not be charged a penny more than what the instrument is worth and to add to that you might be offered a good discount on certain music instruments. So you can be sure to strike a good deal and get your money 's worth. Just in case you happen to be skilled in playing an instrument but unfortunately cannot afford one, Furtados will be glad to allow you to hire one.

If you've been planning on buying a musical instrument, musical books or accesories for your music instruments, Furtados is definitely the store you want to stop by. The best way to know more about Furtados is to just drop in at your nearest Furtados store and explore!

To make your shopping a little more simpler , Furtados also offers the option to shop online on the company's website www.furtadosonline.com. You can browse through the music instruments, brands, price list and availability and place your order online.

(All prices mentioned are approximate prices)

Date: October 7, 2011