Based in Bishop's Stortford, Playsomething is one of the area's leading music shops, with music teachers offering musical instruments and tuition. Let us make your musical dreams a reality.
Playsomething
Playsomething look forward to helping you every step of the way, to a lifelong hobby in music.
Playsomething is a vibrant independent musical instrument and exceptionally good music tuition company. With a successful store and music tuition centre already established in Ware, Hertfordshire, Playsomething have recently opened a music store in Bishop's Stortford, next to Waitrose. This makes them one of the largest and most experienced providers of instruments and musical tuition in the Bishop's Stortford, Ware, Hertford and Hoddesdon area.
Dominic De Rosa is the driving force behind Playsomething, Bishop's Stortford. Energetic and passionate about music he sets the bar high where customer satisfaction is concerned. Manager of Playsomething's Bishop's Stortford music store, he wants more people in the town to enjoy music. A talented guitarist in his own right, he passionately believes that the already lively music scene in Bishop's Stortford is about to become even more exciting. Their association with the highly successful "Rock in the Priory" is testament to this commitment
From beginner to professional, from harmonica to oboe
Whether new to your instrument or already a professional, Playsomething's trained members of staff are themselves musicians.They will be able to give you expert and personal advice, on a vast range of instruments, music books and accessories; including guitars, guitar effects, digital pianos, keyboards, drums and percussion instruments, brass and woodwind as well as printed music and musical gifts.
Instruments stocked include:
Guitars, Amplification and Effects, Digital Pianos, Keyboards, Drum kits, Acoustic and Electronic percussion, Violins, Cellos, Double Bass, Brass and Woodwind, PA and Microphones, Music books and Accessories.
Brands stocked include:
Yamaha, Roland, Martin, Lag, Faith, Fender, Vintage, Ibanez, Tanglewood, Takamine, Madex, Vox,
Marshall, Line6, Jupiter, Stentor, Admira, Simon & Patrick, Ovation, Shure, Boss, Zune, Ernie Ball, Daddario,
Ozark, Mahalo, Suzuki, Zildjan, Thomastick, Antonio Carvalho, Vic Firth, Planet Waves, Prastro, Kala, Höhner, Monster Cables, Jim Dunlop.
Plus many more..
State-of-the art Yamaha Homeworld
Homeworld is a partnership between Yamaha and Playsomething. Playsomething Ware have the accolade of being Hertfordshire's only YAMAHA HOMEWORLD retailer and one of only ten in the UK. Playsomething Bishop's Stortford capitilizes on this level of expertise allowing you to see, hear and try the latest Yamaha piano's and keyboard products. Their air-conditioned showroom ensures that your digital piano buying experience is second to none.
This is a 'hands on' music shop - try an instrument before you buy.
Visitors to Playsomething's Water Lane store in Bishop's Stortford are encouraged to examine, hear and play the very latest musical instruments. Knowledgeable staff will advise you on the type of instruments that are right for your level and to suit your pocket.
Playsomething pride themselves on having many products in stock which means you can usually take the instrument you fall in love with, away with you. Playsomething also participate in the Arts Council "Take it Away" initiative designed to help more people get involved in learning and playing music. Through the scheme, individuals, (over the age of 18), purchasing any kind of musical instrument, can apply for a maximum loan of up to £2000, which can then be paid back interest free over a nine month period.
They also pride themselves on their highly respected music school - The Academy.
The Playsomething Academy is a fresh and fun approach to music tuition
The Playsomething Academy offers a fresh and fun approach to music tuition it has already built up a great reputation at Playsomething's Ware branch. But don't take our word for it take a look at some of their testimonials. Focussed on making learning a musical instrument a positive and fun-packed experience, pupils of all age groups (5 years +) and abilities are welcome. It is the perfect introduction to a lifelong interest in music.
Tuition, with carefully selected top quality teachers, is available on guitar, bass guitar, drums, piano, vocals and harmonica. Using modern method's Playsomething aim to get you playing as quickly as possible in groups of no more than 6 people.Because Playsomething is a musical instrument retailer and a music school, their experienced staff are really able to demonstrate and advise you about all the equipment in the shop.
Be part of a live gig
All pupils are encouraged to take exams such as ' Rockschool' (Playsomething's Ware branch is an official Rockschool examination centre), 'ABRSM' and 'Trinity' and to participate in some of the Playschool hosted live events which take place throughout the tuition calendar. Playsomething are already one of Europes largest private music schools with nearly 1000 pupils enlisted in their September intake.
Additional services
· Try before you buy - hire your instrument
Playsomething offer a musical instrument rental/hire service. Rental periods can be for just one night or can cater for longer term needs. So whether you just want to try different instruments, need a PA system for a gig, or a full brass and woodwind requirement, hiring from Playsomething is the logical choice.
· Repairs
Playsomething offer a wide range of repair services for many different instruments irrespective of where the instrument was purchased. These include:
Stringed instruments
o Re-stringing
o Guitar set-up
o Pick up installation
o Re-frets
o Bow re-hairs
o Full maintenance overhauls
Brass and Woodwind
o Full service
o Set ups
o Re-pads
Electronic service
o Keyboards
o Amps
o Digital pianos
Playschool also purchase second hand musical instruments
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