Best Guitar Lessons in Boston, MA

15 studios listed · 8 in Boston · 1 open 24/7 · 12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Page Music Lessons

Page Music Lessons

4.9 49 reviews
“I came in as a beginner adult piano student with Anissa and she immediately adapted to my skill level with zero judgement.”
BBB A+Since 2005
334 Newbury St
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Musicians Playground

Musicians Playground

5.0 50 reviews
“She was incredibly personable and took the time to ensure that each student felt heard and progressed at their own pace.”
From $170/moSince 2005
33 West St Floor 5
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Amy Dancz Voice Studio

Amy Dancz Voice Studio

5.0 26 reviews
“I started as a total beginner at Amy's studio a bit over a year ago and would recommend her and her instructors to anyone.”
Since 2008
333 Washington St Suite 212
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Back Bay Guitar Lessons

Back Bay Guitar Lessons

5.0 20 reviews
“I went from being able to play a few chords to playing full songs from my favorite artists along with the recordings.”
Since 2008
Commonwealth Avenue & Fairfield St
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Little Groove: Baby and Toddler Music Classes

Little Groove: Baby and Toddler Music Classes

5.0 6 reviews
“Fun day for the kids - love the music and the singer.”
Since 2005
527 Tremont St
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Children's Music Center

Children's Music Center

5.0 2 reviews
“We've been doing Music Together here for the last two plus years with our now-three-year-old and his younger brother and have been really pleased with the whole experience.”
Since 2006
284 Amory St
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This page holds the 15 guitar studios on file for Boston, MA. 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: Boston, MA

8 of the 15 studios we list are based in Boston; the other 7 serve Boston from towns including Brookline (3 mi), Quincy (6 mi) and Somerville (5 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 572 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (79%) and communication (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "knowledge", "patient" and "skills". 1 is open around the clock; 11 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 4 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 1999. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 7 publish a contact page; 10 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.

Do guitar studios listed for Boston 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.

Yousicplay

Yousicplay

5.0 2 reviews
“I like the artist theyf eature; Cory Henry, Jordan Rudess and Jesus Molina and their diverse approach to teaching and thinking keyboards.”
Since 2015
1 Westinghouse Plaza
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Guitar Lessons In Boston With Brant Grieshaber

Guitar Lessons In Boston With Brant Grieshaber

5.0 7 reviews
“Even without having enough time to practice, Brant found a way to motivate me and to make me improve my skills and theory knowledge.”
Since 2001
131 W Concord St #1
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EKS Music School

EKS Music School

4.9 48 reviews
“She loves her piano teacher who is very professional and got lots of patience for teaching little ones!”
Trial class $26Since 2014
Quincy, MA · 6 mi from Boston
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LB Music School

LB Music School

4.9 49 reviews
“Nice school with really nice, helpful, and knowledgeable people.”
Since 2015
Medford, MA · 7 mi from Boston
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Book onlineBook
Groovy Baby Music Boston

Groovy Baby Music Boston

4.9 13 reviews
“The materials are full of wonderful songs that help your child's development and are fun to listen to.”
Free trial classAges 0 mo–4BBB A+Open 24 hoursSince 2014Average prices
Quincy, MA · 6 mi from Boston
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G4 Guitar School

G4 Guitar School

5.0 46 reviews
“He's motivated me to keep practicing and improving my skills significantly, even through the challenges of the pandemic and switching to zoom lessons.”
Since 2016
Brookline, MA · 3 mi from Boston
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Alexander Raab Violin Studios

Alexander Raab Violin Studios

5.0 28 reviews
“He has been so patient with kids, and did his best to educate the students with each skill.”
Free trial classAges 3 and upSince 2016
Somerville, MA · 5 mi from Boston
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Brookline Music School

Brookline Music School

4.6 3 reviews
“Went to a great concert by a faculty member.”
BBB A+Since 1927Prices online
Brookline, MA · 3 mi from Boston
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John Payne Music Center

John Payne Music Center

5.0 15 reviews
“He's given me great music to play (classical duets, Jazz standards--no baby exercises) and has treated me like someone who just might, one day, get up on the stage and trade solos with Coltrane.”
Online lessonsSince 1979BBB A+
Brookline, MA · 3 mi from Boston
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Why these companies made our list

What students and parents say about studios in and near Boston

  • “Buddy was professional, kind and beyond patient. To this day it amazes me how a guitarist of his caliber can take the time to teach someone how to strum their first chord and struggle through the basics.” — from a review of Back Bay Guitar Lessons
  • “As a 60 year old learning to play an instrument (guitar) for the first time, I'm thrilled I chose Page Music.” — from a review of Page Music Lessons
  • “I would recommend Shane and the G4 guitar school to anyone interested in learning guitar for the first time or improving previous skills.” — from a review of G4 Guitar School
  • “Buddy is an exceptional teacher. I have had many guitar teachers over the course of my life, and Buddy is by far the best I have ever had.” — from a review of Back Bay Guitar Lessons
  • “I would highly recommend the positive environment and proficient teachers of G4 to all who are interested in learning to play guitar!” — from a review of G4 Guitar School

Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.

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