Firefly Music School
“Emily is awesome at greeting us when we come in and working with our schedule and piano Dan is great with my little guy.”
Best Guitar Lessons near Akron, OH
2 of these studios are based in Akron; the others serve Akron from towns including Hudson (12 mi), Cuyahoga Falls (4 mi) and North Canton (16 mi).
6 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Fairlawn School Of Music
“It's a very holistic environment where performance, theory, technique etc are taught in a tailored manner to the student.”
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Loud & Clear Music School
“So thankful we found this gem of a place and the wonderful people that work and teach here!”
Western Reserve Music
“When they found out some mistakes I had made, they contacted me and explained the need for extra work and time, which I agreed to, and I am completely happy with their communication and workmanship, and the final results are a true joy.”
Hudson School of Music
“The best school of music teaching in our area with the best teachers for all ages of students.”
The Groovy Garfoose Music Therapy Services
“My husband's weekly therapy sessions have been a highlight and a blessing in his long journey with Alzheimer's disease.”
This page holds the 10 guitar studios on file for Akron, OH. Each one sets its own mix of one-to-one and group teaching, and the star ratings beside them are pulled from public listings.
Area overview: Akron, OH
The 10 studios on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 189 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. 6 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 28 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation. We have a website on file for all 10 of the studios on this page; 8 publish a contact page and 9 list a public email. We count these figures across the studios on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
Which guitar studios listed for Akron review well?
Ratings of four and a half or more show on 9 of the 10 cards here. Read what the reviews say rather than the number: for lessons, the useful comments are about whether the teacher turns up on time and explains what the student is working on.
Insight Guitar
“He creatively incorporates reading, scales, chords, soloing, theory, and songs in a unique and enjoyable way.”
Stage Door Studios
“We saw the 80's Christmas Carol.”
Bud Preston. Preston Guitar Method
“My boys look forward to lessons and are able practice on their own at home because Bud teaches them to read music.”
Conservatory of Music at Hudson Montessori School
“I cannot say enough about how amazing this program is and what they offer.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near Akron
- “Especially Nathan (guitar) has brought my daughter along very well from just starting to developing a love of music.” — from a review of Firefly Music School
- “I would recommend Drew to anyone wanting to learn the guitar from beginners to experienced players wanting to take their playing to the next level.” — from a review of Insight Guitar
- “Both our 5 and 7 year old attend, learning piano, drums, and guitar and they love it.” — from a review of Loud & Clear Music School
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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