The best book, hobby & craft shops in Caddo Parish

From clean setups that make your instrument breathe to honest repairs and bow rehairs that bring grip back, Hughes Violins keeps Shreveport’s string players sounding right. Perfect if the school year just handed you a rental or your trusty violin needs a little TLC this week.

From the Shreveport newsletter, October 13, 2026

Rick's Records has been fueling Shreveport’s music habit for 40+ years with a newly expanded space and the area’s largest selection, from vinyl and vintage 45s to CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, 8-tracks, and music collectibles. Bring your old stash to sell or trade, then let the crew help you find that long lost favorite.

From the Shreveport newsletter, October 20, 2026

Pendley Piano Gallery is a family-owned Shreveport staple pairing Yamaha grands, Silent and Hybrid models, and Clavinova digitals with thoroughly inspected pre-owned options. Swing by this week to try keys in person, ask about lease-to-own or short-term rentals, and let them handle moving and post-purchase tuning.

From the Shreveport newsletter, October 26, 2026

Shreveport Music Co has been fueling local jams since 1910, a hangout-y spot run by musicians offering coffee and pointing you to the right guitar, pedal, drum kit, or amp. Try vintage and brand-new gear, book lessons, get a repair, or buy, sell, and trade with folks who keep it fair and honest.

From the Shreveport newsletter, September 29, 2026

Chain carrying a variety of arts & crafts materials, plus party supplies, fabric & home-decor items.

Packed with vinyl and CDs, plus guitars, stereos, and turntables, The Little Shop of Music is the kind of locally loved spot where you swing by for one album, then wander into the local music and art sections and end up chatting about records you forgot you loved.

From the Shreveport newsletter, October 9, 2026

Chain retailer carrying art & hobby supplies plus home decor (most offer classes & custom framing).

Whether your fiddle needs TLC or you’re leveling up to a sweeter tone, Cadenza Violins has rentals and instruments for beginners through pros, plus careful repair and restoration, bow re-hairs, and all the accessories you keep meaning to replace so practice actually happens.

From the Shreveport newsletter, October 5, 2026

Well-stocked musical instrument retailer stocking guitars and amplifiers, plus keyboards and drums.