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The Woodshed Music School
“I've been attending singing lessons here for about a month now, and already I feel like I'm making a lot of progress.”
Best Guitar Lessons near Amherst, NY
None of these studios is based in Amherst; they work from towns including Rochester (59 mi), Buffalo (9 mi) and East Amherst (4 mi).
14 studios listed · 1 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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There are too few quality options within 12.5 miles radius, so we have expanded area of coverage to up to 200 miles from you. This includes Amherst and several other cities.
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716 Music & More
- Patient
“My daughter has been in the babies class as well as mixed rhythm classes and she absolutely loves it.”
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Real Life Guitar(Tm Pending)
- Patient
“He is patient and knowledgeable and a wonderful teacher for our son.”
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Suzuki Violinists of Western New York
- Interest
- Classes
- Instrument
“From individual lessons, to group classes, recitals, and community concerts, Suzuki Violinists of WNY provides a profoundly enriching experience for all of its students.”
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Music Academy of WNY
- Acting
- Environment
- Skills
“MAWNY is a great place to learn and grow for theater and Jena gives us amazing opportunities to work with different directors and choreographers from the area.”
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Voice Lessons With Ari
- Piano
- Students
- Learning
“Arielle is a gifted and compassionate teacher, passionate about training singers and musicians in excellent technique that will ensure healthy and free voices and musicians!”
This page holds the 14 guitar studios on file for Amherst, NY. 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: Amherst, NY
13 of the 14 studios on this page have a rating, from 4.4 to 5.0 across 156 reviews; 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient", "atmosphere" and "confidence". 1 is open around the clock; 7 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 6 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 28 years. We have a website on file for 12 of the studios on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 1 takes 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 Amherst review well?
Ratings of four and a half or more show on 12 of the 14 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.
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Guitar Lessons by Robert Luterek
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Miller School of Music
- Music Theory
- Know
- Practice
“Over the past years George has taught me everything I know about guitar, and its been a great experience I'll carry with me for the rest of my musical career.”
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Aria's School of Music & Art
- Coffee
“My son has been taking guitar lessons from Chris for @ 6mths and he is an excellent teacher and mentor.”
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Music Together Flower City
- Chelsea
- Laughing
- Environment
“I thought it would be a nice way to get myself out of the house during the 4th trimester… I didn't expect a brand new baby to get so much out of it.”
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Kanack School of Musical Artistry
“They adapted with a remote-style learning the past year due to the pandemic but is now accommodating in-person teaching.”
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Bruce Music & Theatre Academy
“I am amazed each and every time I am there!”
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Susan's Music School
“When my husband observed Susan's class at the Third Street Music School Settlement, he was impressed by how adeptly she managed the adolescent mind; especially her ability to remind students of their responsibilities with a dash of her kind, yet wit...”
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The Rocmusic Collaborative
“In a matter of weeks they are able to introduce a student to music for the 1st time and teach them to read music, play a string instrument, sing based on musical staff notes and learn drumming.”
Guitar Tutoring Services in Amherst, NY Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$90
Maximum cost
$476
National Average
$155
Avg Per Hour Rates
$69
$119
$298
Fair price range is based on 410 cost profiles
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