Better Music
18 Salamander Ct, Phillip ACT 2606, Australia
ClosedToday 09:00 – 17:30 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours





A well-regarded music store at Phillip in Canberra's Woden, rated 4.5 across more than 1,300 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 09:00 – 17:30
- Tuesday
- 09:00 – 17:30
- Wednesday
- 09:00 – 17:30
- ThursdayToday
- 09:00 – 17:30
- Friday
- 09:00 – 18:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 – 16:00
- Sunday
- Closed
Why it's worth checking out
Better Music sits on Salamander Court at Phillip, in Canberra's Woden town centre. A well-regarded music store, it's earned a strong reputation as a go-to for musicians — offering instruments, gear and accessories along with knowledgeable service, the kind of trusted local music shop that players return to time and again.
The appeal is that combination of a good range of instruments and music gear and genuinely helpful, knowledgeable service, conveniently located in Canberra's south. Whether you're a beginner picking up a first instrument, an experienced player after specific gear, or just browsing, a well-stocked music store with good advice is a real asset, and Better Music has clearly earned its loyal following.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 1,300 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite among Canberra's musicians. Stock, ranges, opening hours, services and any lessons vary, so it's worth checking current details and getting in touch directly before you go — particularly if you're after a specific instrument or piece of gear, or want advice before making a purchase.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.5 from 1,367 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 80
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 95
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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