Best Guitar Lessons near Aliso Viejo, CA
2 of these studios are based in Aliso Viejo; the others serve Aliso Viejo from towns including Irvine (7 mi), Laguna Hills (2 mi) and Mission Viejo (5 mi).
12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
South County Studios
Private Cello Lessons
Hamrock Music
Weplay Music
Vienna Music Institute & Shop
This page holds the 15 guitar studios on file for Aliso Viejo, 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: Aliso Viejo, CA
The 15 studios on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 875 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "patient" and "knowledge". 11 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 2 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.
Do guitar studios listed for Aliso Viejo teach on Saturdays?
12 of the 15 studios list weekend opening. Saturday slots go first in any music shop, because that is when school is out and the family car is free, so ask about the waiting list rather than assuming the slot is gone.
Los Rios Rock School
McCormick Music Lessons
Irvine School of Music
Evan's Music Academy
Freshstart Music Studio
OC Music & Dance
Pat Hurley Guitar Lessons of South Orange County
Irvine Academy of Music
Phoenix Feather Academy of Music
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near Aliso Viejo
- “I enthusiastically recommend Chris if you want to learn the guitar and be inspired doing it.” — from a review of South County Studios
- “Andrew’s a solid dude! Got me closer towards my guitar goals and taught me the importance of theory and improv.” — from a review of McCormick Music Lessons
- “You are an amazing teacher, I've gained so much in musical knowledge, theory, and guitar patterns and chording.” — from a review of Hamrock Music
- “Pat is passionate and enthusiastic about guitar and is an excellent, patient teacher.” — from a review of Pat Hurley Guitar Lessons of South Orange County
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.



