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Lyriq Music School
- Musicians
- Patient
- Piano Lessons
“I was so encouraged by watching our children learn that I (40yo) was motivated to enroll in lessons, too, and began the arduous task of learning violin.”
Best Guitar Lessons in Chicago, IL
24 studios listed · 23 in Chicago · 1 open 24/7 · 21 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Northside Music Academy
“Her guitar teacher Mr Nic is wonderful with the kids - patient and encouraging, gives her fun songs to learn and works with music she likes to keep her interested.”
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Matt Brown's Guitar Studio
- Guitar Player
- Videos
- Understand
“I've completely enjoyed Matt's thorough and well presented guitar lessons and his willingness to help those of us trying to get a better grasp on our instrument, and improve on our playing.”
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Red Cloud Studio
- Community
- Team
- Skills
“Excellent learning experience for young piano players, where my kids learn not just piano but music theory, rhythm, how to practice and work towards goals all in a group setting.”
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The Ultimate School of Guitar
- Learn
- Students
- Piano
“Holis is easy to deal with, responsive with appointment time, and when possible, she's as flexible as she can be with shifting training times around to accommodate busy schedules.”
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Merry Music Makers
- Summer
- Make-up
- Flexibility
“There's great interaction and the teachers give excellent guidance on development milestones and how music positivity impacts brain development across all ages.”
This page holds the 24 guitar studios on file for Chicago, 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: Chicago, IL
23 of the 24 studios we list are based in Chicago; the other one serves Chicago from West Chicago (26 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 951 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (94%), communication (92%) and professionalism (90%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "patient" and "knowledge". 1 is open around the clock; 20 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 18 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 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; 18 list a public email and 3 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.
Do guitar studios listed for Chicago teach on Saturdays?
21 of the 24 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.
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Sam's Lessons
- Play
- Patient
- Adult
“I've been drumming for 4 months now, and I can say that picking up this instrument and meeting Sam has an incredible impact on my life and given me skills I can use for the rest of my life!”
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Bucktown Music
“It is a family owned and operated company, which makes it all the more welcoming, and understanding of our family's fluctuating schedules and illnesses.”
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Wicker Park Guitar Lessons
- Improvise
- Songs
- Exponentially
“Kenny's great about catering each lesson to my interests and goals, teaching specific songs and mixing in music theory to improve my overall knowledge of the fretboard.”
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Guitar Lessons and More
- Ukulele
- Instrument
- Teach
“Matt has taught me bass guitar, so I was able to play in our worship band at church, and now for the last several years we have focused on acoustic guitar.”
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Altered Stage
- Skill
- Jam Sessions
- Songs
“He along with Creative Director Jason Steele, founder Jeff Bergau, and the rest of the team, made me feel like a musician from day one, giving me the encouragement and tools to continuously progress.”
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Musical Chairs Studio
- Piano
- Playing
- Learning
“And when their interest may have wained through the years, Lisa and staff took the time to change gears - be it with giving different music assignments or even changing instructors - to keep them motivated and interested.”
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Upbeat Music
- Book
- Piano
- Performance
“They are clear in what they offer, they call and deliver what they promise; they understand the difference between international and local music language stuff really good.”
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ACM School of Music
- Skill
- Piano
- Teaching
“My current teacher is a wealth of information and has given me guidance and exercises that have helped me improve tremendously and become more confident as a musician in training.”
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Marsha's Music
- Baby
- Class
- Feel
“My oldest child also loved to attend music class before we started taking classes during the school day when she's in school, even though she has already been through all 9 collections.”
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Tiny Tunes Studio
- Baby
- Birthday
- Book
“Galina, the owner, was beyond a pleasure to work with, including allowing me to reschedule my daughter's party due to unforeseen circumstances just three days before the originally scheduled party.”
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Major Keys Music Studio
- Teaching
- Musicians
- Understand
“My daughter was going through some very depressing times with this pandemic going on and her not going to school and being socially isolated to protect her from potentially contracting COVID-19.”
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Alex's Music Studio
“I get the impression the studio is geared more toward younger students (as most music schools are) but each teacher was able to easily accommodate to meet me where my age, skill level, and leisure-learning goals are, and it's just a really welcoming,...”
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Klotz Guitar Studio
- Chord
- Skill
- Concepts
“Eric's approach to guitar instruction is both challenging as well as encouraging, and I find that each lesson is a wholly collaborative experience (as opposed to just rote instruction).”
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Walker's Guitar Lessons
- Ukulele
- Practice
- Music Theory
“In just a couple of weeks, we had far surpassed everything I taught myself in the past couple of years, and I genuinely believe now that I can accomplish my dream of learning guitar.”
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Upbeat Music and Arts
“Great place for kids to learn how to play guitar!”
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Old Town School of Folk Music
“This program provides an incredible opportunity for children to connect with music, play, and interact with their peers in a nurturing and ideal setting.”
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New Music School
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Iplaymusic School
Guitar Tutoring Services in Chicago, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$94
Maximum cost
$500
National Average
$163
Avg Per Hour Rates
$73
$125
$313
Fair price range is based on 281 cost profiles
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