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Making Music in Poole, Dorset*

Poole, Dorset Guitars and Instruments, Recording Studios, Rehearsal Rooms, PA Hire

Musical Instrument Shops and DJ Gear

• I've read so much un-solicited and wrongly opinionated bs this website should be shut down ! Let's go over the FACTS: there are 4 music shops in Poole, all good at what they specialise in. Guitar Mania is best for guitars, Poole Music is a good family all rounder, Absolute Music Solutions is best for high tech and studio gear and finally Poole Percussion for ALL your drum needs. I've dealt with all these shops and they are fine as long as you stick to their area of expertise ! Don't go buying a guitar from Absolute Music or a mixing desk from Guitar Mania etc etc
• Poole Percussion is alive and kicking and on the move to bigger and better premises by toys r us on the nuffield industrial estate opening 1/1/2007
• Guitar Mania - ashley rd . upper parkstone Absolute Music Solutions- Nuffield est. Xcelent for electronic gear
• Poole Music Centre in Falkland Square.
• The best by far is Guitar Mania in Parkstone. I found them to be very helpful and they spent a lot of time with me and I came away with a very good deal on a new Taylor. Much better then those miserable guys at Oasis in Ringwood, I was watched over and guarded at all times, very uncomfortable, very expensive too.
• There's a place ion the covered part next to the car park that's on top of WH Smiths.
• Poole Music Centre Guitar Mania!
• Poole Music Centre in Falkland Square is great for most things. They can order music in too, which Achille Roma don't do. Just for info, Poole Percussion is alive and kicking.
• There is a decent one on Ashley road, guitars mainly.
• Best place to look is Ashley Road in Parkstone, a choice of 3 or 4
• Poole Percussion is OK, if it hasn't closed down by now...

Recording Studios, Rehearsal Rooms, PA Hire

• BakerLane Studios is the new place to record and songwrite with options like you have never seen. Owned by former eleveneleven records producer, Dan Baker is a Producer, singer songwriter and teacher of Guitar, Drums, Keys and production. Dan Baker is one of two Producers the other being Sandy Straddon. They have a great team of professionals from graphic web design and media, to pro film crews ready to record that video. BakerLane Studios also offers services like studio set up, PC building/Mac deciding!, advice and help with fixing any technical issues you may have. Call the Studio Team on 0871 97311211 or Email us bakerlane@hotmail.co.uk
• BMTH Music Workshop is where my band practice. They have a big PA and Drumkit that we use. I Think there myspace is www.myspace.com/bmthrehearsals
• Eleven Eleven Recordings has now moved to a new premisies. If you require recording or rehersal facilities, solo artist or backing track facilities, teaching or just technical advice then call on our new number 07717 138355 We also provide band management with access to EMI and sony Music industry consultants.
• Eleven Eleven Recordings, Intelligent Sound Studio,run by Daniel Baker and crew @ Quayside poole, Offers Artists the opportunity to record and produce their very own masterpieces. The Studio boasts a 24 track capability and running the latsest software available for a unique sound tailored to your desire. From £10p/h. Call 07909 828824 riffmastermusic@yahoo.co.uk We are always looking for new talent, singers, dancers, entertainers to join our sucessful team of professionals. We also offer many other services within the music industry with a list of contacts offering help and advice.
• Intelligent Intelligence Studio in Poole which is owned by Daniel Baker Director Eleven Eleven Recordings, is a sound, warm place to make those masterpieces u need. Daniel is one of the UK`s top intrumentalist on Guitar and exeptional underground Producer, singer/songwriter. Recommended Visit 07903 316033 / riffmastermusic@yahoo.com. Always Lookin 4 Female Singers & Dancers in Dorset!
• For all your Music Production and recording facilities & Services contact Daniel @ elevenelevenrecordings_uk@hotmail.com

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Last updated: 2008-07-06