Golden Key Piano School
“Great instructor… really skilled in both communicating principles, technique/concepts as well as gauging where a student is, finding the pace that works and keeping it interesting/ them interested.”
Best Guitar Lessons in Berkeley, CA
15 studios listed · 4 in Berkeley · 1 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Guitar-Bass-Piano-Vocal Lessons With Daniel Sheridan
“Daniel engaged our child (8) by playing songs they wanted to play even if Daniel had never heard them before.”
Berkeley Academy of Music
“All of my children learned not just technique, but a lifelong passion for music as they continue to play today.”
Berkeley Guitar Studio
Starland School Of Music
“Aimee paired me with someone I haven't had any lessons with yet, but she asked me so many great, inquisitive questions about my musical history/interests that I'm confident I have been matched with the perfect teacher.”
Dan Lupo Music
“He also has a refreshing take on instruction where he works to make it fun, relatable and enjoyable.”
This page holds the 15 guitar studios on file for Berkeley, 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: Berkeley, CA
4 of the 15 studios we list are based in Berkeley; the other 11 serve Berkeley from Alameda (7 mi), San Francisco (12 mi) and Oakland (7 mi). 14 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.8 to 5.0 across 305 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (81%) and communication (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "atmosphere" and "patient". 1 is open around the clock; 12 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 32 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 13 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.
Which guitar studios listed for Berkeley review well?
Ratings of four and a half or more show on 14 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.
Songbird Studios
“I am a beginner and I have really enjoyed my lessons with Dara :)”
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I.R. Guitar Lessons
“As a professional musician he provides me with insights that would be hard to come by elsewhere.”
Nurture Music School
“Saideh nurtures by providing kind instruction, inspires by giving performance videos via an online tool called Tonara and gives students the freedom to play music that speaks to them.”
Alameda Guitar Lessons
“He clearly has a very deep foundation of knowledge in regards to guitar theory, and is a great source of knowledge.”
Guitar Lessons With Joe Deloro
“I was a student of Joe's many years ago but his influence on my playing has been profound.”
Oakland Drum Lessons
“I have zero musical experience and by the end of my first lesson, I could play a tune and even read a little music!”
Wayne's Music Studio
“Our son has been attending this studio for many years and we have been impressed with Wayne's patience, professionalism, and expertise in music instruction.”
Guitar Lessons With Jay Skyler
“I have made more progress learning my instrument in a year with Jay than I really ever imagined.”
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Ozzy's Music Academy
“Both my kids love Ozzy, and OMA has helped grow their confidence and teach them to jump in and try new things.”
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