Starland School Of Music
“Extremely well run school that treats staff, students, (and parents) with compassion.”
Best Guitar Lessons in Alameda, CA
15 studios listed · 4 in Alameda · 2 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Alameda Guitar Lessons
“His all encompassing techniques have made me feel like I have progressed at the guitar much faster and at a more consistent rate than with working with any other instructor in the past.”
Wayne's Music Studio
“He has the patient of a saint to an adult like me having a hard time grasping the concepts and techniques of my first musical instrument.”
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Ozzy's Music Academy
“Don't let the casual appearances device you, the music theory instruction that students receive is of a higher standard than other music schools in the area.”
Dan Lupo Music
“Dan has been teaching me, my daughter and my son the piano, guitar and voice for over a year now.”
San Francisco Music Together
“We appreciate the measures they take to ensure everyone's safety during the pandemic.”
This page holds the 15 guitar studios on file for Alameda, CA. 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: Alameda, CA
4 of the 15 studios we list are based in Alameda; the other 11 serve Alameda from towns including San Francisco (10 mi), Oakland (3 mi) and Berkeley (7 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 427 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (87%), quality (80%) and communication (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "knowledge". 2 are open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 32 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. 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 Alameda review well?
Ratings of four and a half or more show on all 15 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.
Songbird Studios
“She helped me improve my range and she is good at both explaining the "how"s and the "why"s.”
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I.R. Guitar Lessons
“I tried using You Tube tutorials, but they just aren't as good as a respectable instructor like my guy here.”
Little Mission Studio
“Even though it's private lessons, I look forward to the community aspect this studio brings by attending the studio wide sessions where we get to perform what we're working on and give feedback to other studio members to help our creative process expand and flourish, as well as the recitals where we can invite friends and family and perform for them what we've all been working on!”
Golden Key Piano School
“It's is great, and the teachers my daughter worked with are fantastic!”
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Spark of Creation Studio
“I love going here, my teacher is the best hip-hop teacher anyone could find!”
Guitar Lessons With Joe Deloro
“He has such a knack for transcribing songs by ear, he doesn't just show you how to play a song, but digs deep and breaks down the parts bar by bar.”
Oakland Drum Lessons
“I didn't know anything about drums or music theory going in, but Mike made sure we spent some time going over the basics of drum terminology and counting, as well as answering any questions I had right off the bat.”
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Matheus Voice Studio
“He is one of the most influential people in my life, as working with him allowed me to perfect my voice and be accepted to elite San Francisco Ruth Asawa School of the Arts.”
Guitar Lessons With Jay Skyler
“I've studied guitar for years, and in six months Jay got me to places I couldn't get to in sixteen years!!!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in and near Alameda
- “Jeff is patient, adaptable, and kind, and thanks to his support guitar is now a joyful part of my daily life.” — from a review of Alameda Guitar Lessons
- “Wayne has been an engaging, informative, fun teacher for my 8th grade guitar student.” — from a review of Wayne's Music Studio
- “I can't recommend Joe more highly if you want to make progress on guitar.” — from a review of Guitar Lessons With Joe Deloro
- “I highly recommend this school for anyone looking to elevate their guitar skills in a positive and supportive environment!” — from a review of I.R. Guitar Lessons
- “I whole heartedly recommend Joe for anyone that is looking for a real guitar teacher that can truly improve their skills substantially.” — from a review of Guitar Lessons With Joe Deloro
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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