Soundcheck Rock Academy
“The instructors are top notch and I'm almost amazed every time I go in there to see how these instructors operate.”
Best Guitar Lessons in Columbia, MD
15 studios listed · 7 in Columbia · 11 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Olenka School of Music and the Arts
“It's so heartwarming to see her enjoying the moment with everyone and creating such a warm and welcoming environment”
Columbia Guitar Studio
“Also great price for lessons for someone with his training and expertise.”
Columbia School of Music
“Learned a lot, could not have been the best I am without going here.”
Maryland Music Academy
“They are staffed with seasoned teachers who know proven methods to make music instruction fun and productive.”
Eyal Bor Clarinet & Saxophone Studio
“Bor is patient, enthusiastic, kind and professional.”
This page holds the 15 guitar studios on file for Columbia, MD. 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: Columbia, MD
7 of the 15 studios we list are based in Columbia; the other 8 serve Columbia from towns including Windsor Mill (11 mi), Silver Spring (16 mi) and Ellicott City (5 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 426 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. 10 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 57 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 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 Columbia 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.
George Pleat Guitar Studio
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Mike's Music
“Took 5 minutes to book both kids at the same day and time via text.”
Mifal INC
“Orlando and the team have been patient, innovative, and effective even through a global pandemic.”
Dave Gorrie
“I have been with him since 2018 and have learned a ton of great techniques, songs, and music theory!!”
JCY Music School
“Excellent teachers, the attention is very professional and specialized.”
Damon Foreman Music Academy
“I look forward to our weekly Bass sessions.”
Larry Hoffman Music
“Larry opened up my guitar playing with exercises such as chording (and scaling) in 5 positions and improvisational jams where I was encouraged to explore.”
Classic Guitar and Bass Studio
“I highly recommend him to anyone who wants to learn guitar at any level and from any physical location (I live in PA and attend Zoom lessons every week with Leigh).”
Sitar Niketan Music School
“Sitar Niketan Music School is a Lovely place to enroll in to Learn Hindustani Shastriy Sangeet and Nurture your Lovely Passion with a GREAT ( Guru)Teacher who is very Dedicated Devoted to Music and is a very Loving, caring Motivating Inspiring to learner students ( Shishya).”
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