Best Guitar Lessons near Aurora, IL

3 of these studios are based in Aurora; the others serve Aurora from towns including Naperville (6 mi), Wheaton (11 mi) and Oswego (6 mi).

14 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Naperville Music Academy

Naperville Music Academy

4.3 8 reviews
“The owner is very personable and professional and the guitar teacher was great and very accommodating.”
Since 2009BBB A+Prices online
4260 Westbrook Dr STE 102
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Apollo Music Inc

Apollo Music Inc

4.9 4 reviews
“Gus & Bruce are so great I can see the development over the years in our kids musically!”
25% off and one free lessonSince 2005BBB A+
3691 Darlene Ct
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The Red Piano LLC

The Red Piano LLC

Since 2013
2425 Ashby St
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Hix Bros Music

Hix Bros Music

4.5 16 reviews
“They take care of all my needs.”
Online lessonsBBB A+Since 1992Average prices
Naperville, IL · 6 mi from Aurora
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Guitar Lessons and More

Guitar Lessons and More

5.0 50 reviews
“I highly recommend Matt to anyone looking to improve their bass skills with a teacher who truly cares about their students' progress and well-being.”
Since 2016
West Chicago, IL · 8 mi from Aurora
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Wheaton Yamaha Music School

Wheaton Yamaha Music School

5.0 35 reviews
“My son still, after 6 years of classes, looks forward to lessons, happily practices and is uplifted after every time he goes to this school.”
Since 1987
Wheaton, IL · 11 mi from Aurora
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This page holds the 15 guitar studios on file for Aurora, IL. 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: Aurora, IL

14 of the 15 studios on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 352 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise communication (89%), professionalism (89%) and quality (89%). 13 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 43 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 8 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 Aurora review well?

Ratings of four and a half or more show on 13 of the 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.

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Stacey De & Company

Stacey De & Company

5.0 26 reviews
“As a parent I am consistently impressed with their talent, enthusiasm, versatility and ability to interact and inspire many different personalities and skill levels.”
Ages 7–16Since 2016
Lisle, IL · 11 mi from Aurora
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The Music and Dance Suite

The Music and Dance Suite

4.9 24 reviews
“My teachers help me learn not just songs that I like, but songs that I wrote.”
Free trial classAges 3 and upOnline lessonsSince 2013
Naperville, IL · 6 mi from Aurora
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Your Performing Arts Center

Your Performing Arts Center

4.7 28 reviews
“The atmosphere is family friendly and the focus on helping our kids become better people, not just dancers/actors/musicians.”
Trial classFrom $150/moAges 4 and upSince 2012
Yorkville, IL · 10 mi from Aurora
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Fox River Academy of Music & Art

Fox River Academy of Music & Art

4.9 6 reviews
“It has an experienced staff and a heart for music and teaching.”
BBB A+Since 2007
Oswego, IL · 6 mi from Aurora
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Noteable Notes Music Academy

Noteable Notes Music Academy

4.9 13 reviews
“They have made such great progress and love so much going to the lessons that they keep asking why they do not go everyday and only once a week.”
Since 2011
Wheaton, IL · 11 mi from Aurora
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Mays Music Centre of Excellence

Mays Music Centre of Excellence

4.8 9 reviews
“They're engaged with the community and directly impact kids with exposure to music they otherwise wouldn't have access to.”
Since 2020
Naperville, IL · 6 mi from Aurora
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The Naperville Suzuki School

The Naperville Suzuki School

5.0 6 reviews
“As a parent, I'm very happy seeing my child learning music with her and enjoying the school programs.”
Since 1983
Naperville, IL · 6 mi from Aurora
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Jay Mathes Private Guitar Instruction

Jay Mathes Private Guitar Instruction

5.0 6 reviews
“Jay will not only teach you guitar, but he will customize your lessons to what you need and want to learn.”
Since 2001
Saint Charles, IL · 11 mi from Aurora
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Kimberly Steele Studio

Kimberly Steele Studio

5.0 4 reviews
“Thanks to having a recording studio and music theory know-how, there is nothing this music lesson's studio cannot provide to the interested student.”
Free trial classSince 1996Prices online
Naperville, IL · 6 mi from Aurora
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