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Best Music Stores In Baltimore

Make some noise at the best music stores in Baltimore.  Everything from hard to find CDs to guitar picks can be found at these local stores.
The Sound Garden
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Sound Garden

1616 Thames Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
410-563-9011
www.cdjoint.com
For the best selection of new and used CDs and DVDs, Sound Garden has the biggest stock in the city.  RollingStone named Sound Garden one of the "Best 25 Spots for Unique Vinyl and CDs," and for plenty reason.  Sound Garden is a very inviting atmosphere and hangout location for music fans and musicians.  The 2,500 square foot warehouse stocks over 100,000 new and used CDs and DVDs.  In the rare occasion that you cannot find a CD, Sound Garden will make a special order.      

Record And Tape Traders
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Record & Tape Traders

736 Dulaney Valley Road
Towson, MD 21204-5152
(410) 337-0002
www.recordandtapetraders.com
Frustrated that your favorite song is not sold on iTunes?  Having a hard time locating an album at Walmart?  Odds are you will find the CD you have been searching for at Record & Tape Traders.  Located in Towson, Md., Record & Tape Traders has a unique collection of CDs and vinyls of both current and classic artists.  Trade in your old CDs for store credit along with DVDs and video games.  Record & Taper Recorders also sells the latest in pop culture merchandise and memorabilia.    

CDepot
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CDepot

8639 Loch Raven Boulevard
Towson, MD 21234
410-663-5720
or
9039 Baltimore Avenue
College Park, MD 20740
301-982-3472
www.cdepot.com
Between CDepot's two locations, there are over 100,000 compact discs in stock.  CDepot is the largest independent CD store in the Mid-Atlantic region and you can spend hours, if not days looking through every section.  Browse through complete box sets, compilations and original tracks.  CDepot can offer their customers with the lowest prices since they pay straight cash for their merchandise, allowing for quick turn around for consumers.  When CDs go out of print, there is no doubt that CDepot will still have a copy.   

Guitar Center
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Guitar Center

1524 East Joppa Road
Towson, MD 21286
410-821-5200
www.guitarcenter.com
Play with the guitars of rock legends at the Guitar Center.  Revisit the sounds of the 60s, 70s and 80s with the strings and picks that have become legend.  Inspiring musicians can find everything needed to start a band, minus the members, from the Guitar Center's various instrument rooms.  The walls of the keyboard room and cymbal room are lined with instruments from floor to ceiling.  Test out instruments and rock out to classic hits before making a purchase at the Guitar Center.   

Beat Street Music
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BeatStreet Music

83 Mellor Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21228
1-866-920-2328
www.beatstreetmusic.com
One of the world's largest internet musical equipment companies has a home here in the Charm City.  With over 20 years in the musical instrument industry, BeatSteet Music is also half showroom and half warehouse.  Browse their selections of drums, amplifiers, basses and recording equipment.  BeatStreet also has a number of BC Rich and Dean Guitars.  Benefit from warehouse prices with everything from guitar cases to handcrafted Alvarez Yairi series guitars.

Bill's Music Online
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Bills Music, Inc.

743 Frederick Road
Catonsville, MD 21228
410-788-8900
www.billsmusiconline.com
Quality products and service has been Bill's Music's top priority since 1965.  Local musicians continue to explore the aisles of Bill's for guitars, keyboards and DJ equipment.  Bill's also rents and buys used gear and offers lessons for beginners.  Check Bill's regularly for special events and product demonstrations with the latest gear and gadgets.  Purchase from their website and receive free shipping for all acoustic and electric guitars.     

Baltimore Brass Company
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Baltimore Brass Co.

99 Mellor Avenue
Catonsville, MD 21228
410-744-1723
www.baltimorebrass.net
Brass players rejoice, Baltimore Brass Co. hits all the right notes in instrument repair and accessories.  Baltimore Brass offers full repair of all brass instruments and can also clean and make modifications.  Woodwind repairs are also available but are sent out, off-site.  Baltimore Brass makes sure all valves and springs are in working condition so that your next performance becomes your best.  If you are in need of instrument repair or looking for a new instrument entirely, check out Baltimore Brass in Catonsville.

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