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One of the largest freestanding musical instrument retailers on the continent, Music Connection is every muso’s top destination. Whether you want to choose from over hundred’s of brands of guitars, amps, drums, keyboards and more – or simply hang out and chat with the staff – Music Connection isn’t just a place to buy an instrument: it’s an experience.

Located in Craighall, a vibrant and central suburb of Johannesburg, Music Connection is easily found on Jan Smuts Avenue with its larger-than-life posters of rock legends and luminous graffiti. Once inside, we invite you to jam on the instruments, pick the brains of our staff – who are all gigging musicians – or simply chill out on the couches and sip on gourmet coffee while you soak up the atmosphere.

Always a hub of activity, we are regularly hosting workshops and clinics too -some of these have included world-class musicians such as the Greg Koch band http://gregkoch.com/wordpress/………… Grammy nominated producer Fab du Pont http://www.fabulousfab.com/ …………renowned percussionist Riaan van Rensburg http://www.thesixthsense.co.za/actor_thirty_two_afrikaans.htm……… and Josh ‘JStar’ Zacheus, one of SA’s most in demand drummers

Music Connection is also proud to announce a new addition to the premises : Performance Academy – home to Joburg’s leading music instructors, where we offer a safe friendly enviroment for lessons in guitar/drums/keyboards/vocals/bass guitar [ more to follow ] and music software tuition for all ages. Also available are rehearsal rooms for hire, and a top class recording studio to boot..!.. for more information check out www.performanceacademy.co.za

And for those with a taste for vintage gear, housed on site is one of the largest collections of rare, custom made and vintage instruments in a purpose-built viewing room. You can view these instruments on request, or online via sister company Rosewood & Rare www.rosewoodandrare.com

Music Connection – making rock ‘n roll dreams come true since 1997.

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