Austin Music School Stereo Lizard
“We constantly see how he is asking our kid what he likes to make sure the program is adjusted and personalized.”
Best Guitar Lessons in Austin, TX
24 studios listed · all 24 in Austin · 16 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Qualification Criteria for best of Winners
Minimum Overall Score
95 (100)
Minimum Reputation Rank
98.9 Percentile
All of our award winners are based on identifiable facts - reviews, performance, and experience - collected by scientific means. We use this data to assess each business’s essential features, weighting them according to their importance to customers.
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Synergistic Singing & Piano Lessons For Adults
“It was fun and I didn't know I could learn fast, in one day!”
Red Leaf School of Music
“Geno has been great at easing me back in, and it feels like hanging out with a new friend where I learn something new every week.”
Primeau Guitar Studio
“I've been taking lessons with Chris for a couple months now and I highly recommend it!”
Orpheus Academy of Music
“Every interaction I have with the staff at Orpheus is pleasant and professional.”
Mi Casa Es Tu Casa
“Lupita is incredibly patient and talented, creating a warm, nurturing, and fun environment where both babies and parents feel welcome and supported.”
This page holds the 24 guitar studios on file for Austin, TX. 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: Austin, TX
All 24 studios we list here are in Austin itself. We have 41 studios in Austin on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The studios on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 786 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (96%), communication (78%) and professionalism (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "knowledge" and "patient". 13 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 17 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
Is this everyone teaching guitar around Austin?
No. Private teachers who work only from home often carry no listing at all, so a shop notice board is still worth a look.
Russian Ukrainian Overtones
“Emily enjoys playing piano as well as the weekly lessons, and we would recommend Russian Overtones to anyone interested in further exploring music.”
Drum Lessons Austin
“My 6 year old son began lessons with him 5 months ago and I'm consistently impressed with his strategies, approach, patience, and connection with my son.”
Greater Austin Music Academy
“None of my sons previous teachers taught posture and I believe that is has helped my child excel at piano.”
The Guitar Consultant
“Steve does a fantastic job of rolling with whatever subject or skill I want to focus on and explaining things in a way that both gets to the essence of subject and entertains.”
Ostinato Music Lessons
“I had zero guitar experience prior to his lessons, and I feel like I've made very good progress with his lessons.”
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Blue Frog School of Music
“We approach musical concepts with each student differently, meeting everyone on their personal musical journey and guiding them through it.”
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Austin Guitar School
“He has an online school that is easy to use and that assigns me homework to practice...”
Howlinfish School of Guitar
“Knowledgeable teacher, very encouraging, meets you at your skill level, challenges you as well.”
Tunebugz! Music
“Music is language itself and we have been blessed to come play, sing and make music together.”
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Farr Guitar Studio
“He is very approachable, offers gentle guidance that continually develops his students, and has such a great, relaxed attitude that learning from him is a joy!”
Austin Blues Guitar Lessons
“You will find value in the relationship, whatever your skill level is.”
Gfire
“We love G Fire, she is fun, energetic and knows how to deal with kids.”
Austin School of Music
“I have progressed so quickly in the short time I have taken lessons at the Austin School of Music.”
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The Music House
“You're not simply a spectator but an active playing participant that receives feedback as well as the ability to ask questions.”
Clavier-Werke School of Music
“With his solid foundation in music he continues to play beautiful classical pieces on his own while pursuing engineering education in college.”
The Musicians Woodshed
“It has been amazing to see our son improve quickly and develop a passion for music.”
BLK Guitar Lessons
“Keith is incredible to work with, his lessons are individually crafted for the student!”
We Love Music
“As an adult learner who was a bit rusty playing any instrument or receiving lessons, Ross quickly eased my fears and actually volunteered to help me pick out a guitar locally (right when Covid happened!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in Austin
- “Highly recommend Chris as a teacher. I started as an absolute beginner guitar player, and I'm pleased with the progress I've made so far.” — from a review of Primeau Guitar Studio
- “In just a year, I've felt the most improvement and confidence in my ability to move around my entire guitar neck and understand chord shapes, smaller shaped triads and basic soloing.” — from a review of The Guitar Consultant
- “I have the pleasure of learning guitar from Mark Fisher, a teacher who is not only knowledgeable but also friendly and positive.” — from a review of Howlinfish School of Guitar
- “I’ve been working with Geno for a few months and have learned so much about the guitar and have gotten more comfortable and consistent playing.” — from a review of Red Leaf School of Music
- “My daughter has even learned to tune her guitar on her own with special help from her teacher.” — from a review of Orpheus Academy of Music
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