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Olenka School of Music and the Arts
- Son
- Sing
- Piano
“My son has been taking music lessons at Olenka School of Music for the past two years (ages 4-6) and learned to read music before he learned to read words!”
Best Guitar Lessons in Columbia, MD
24 studios listed · 6 in Columbia · 20 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Columbia School of Music
- Son
- Patient
- Music Teacher
“You have to find a music teacher that your children feel most comfortable with, but you won't find a more capable teacher than at Columbia School of Music.”
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Sharyn Byer Institute of Fine Arts
“Excllent musical instruction with accomplished musicians.”
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Maryland Music Academy
“My kids have been taking lessons here for years”
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Eyal Bor Clarinet & Saxophone Studio
“Bor is patient, enthusiastic, kind and professional.”
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George Pleat Guitar Studio
This page holds the 24 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
6 of the 24 studios we list are based in Columbia; the other 18 serve Columbia from towns including Baltimore (15 mi), Ellicott City (5 mi) and Windsor Mill (10 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 3.6 to 5.0 across 562 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (85%) and communication (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "knowledge", "skills" and "patient". 18 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 22 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 57 years. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 21 publish a contact page and 17 list a public email. 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 20 of the 24 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.
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Mike's Music
- Voice
- Viola
- Price
“Kyan is amazing…my sons trumpet stopped working properly the night he had to turn in a playing test…Kyan to the rescue…he took it apart and fixed it in five minutes!!!”
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The Voice Within Studio LLC
- Understand
- Goals
- Confidence
“Carol is very helpful with every aspect of a vocal performance, including tone, sound, posture, and what to do with your hands while on-stage, among other things.”
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Baltimore School of Music
“It was evident from the very start that she needed a bit of improvement in this area, but by the end of the session, we were amazed at how much she had progressed.”
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Huber Guitar Studio
- Read
- Band
- Theory
“I started taking guitar lessons with David a little over a year ago and it's been a great experience for me as someone who's in his mid-50s and never played an instrument before.”
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The School of Music
- Student
- Piano
- Patient
“Having worked with a handful of private instructors before in piano and other instruments, I can say without hesitation that the teachers at the School of Music are the most fun and easy to work with.”
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The Music Workshop
“Our son has been taking piano lessons there for 6 years and has worked with 4 of the instructors- each with their own unique qualities, and all very encouraging.”
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29th Century Guitar
- Patience
- Plans
- Studio
“He's chosen great songs that have pushed me past what I thought I could do and has helped me with songs I've wanted to learn but couldn't really figure out just using tabs online.”
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Dave Gorrie
- Genres
- Blues Rock
- Songs
“Thanks to his expert tutelage, I've not only learned to play numerous songs but also developed the skills to create music and collaborate with other musicians.”
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Levine Music
“Itniceinside”
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Music Together of Charm City
- Knowledge
- Instrument
- Car
“We especially appreciate the COVID precautions she has taken; her classes are one of the only activities our toddler has consistently participated in over the past year.”
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Larry Hoffman Music
- Rhythm
- Folk
- Blues
“He teaches you the full range of fundamentals, teaches you music theory, helps you to develop your ear as a musician, and helps you understand how the guitar works.”
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Bob Margolis Guitar Lessons
- Bass Guitar
- Songs
- Band
“Great instructor, I'm always amazed at his knowledge and his ability to break the lessons and songs down into building blocks: chords, power chords, sixths, scales, etc.”
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Mifal INC
- Organization
- Students
- Program
“His improvement in reading music and playing multiple instruments has been nothing short of amazing and i owe it to Mifal and all there wonderful teachers.”
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Classic Guitar and Bass Studio
- Learning
“He also helped him arrange a version of "The End" which got Adam selected to be the lead guitarist for a youth Beatles Band in a nationwide competition.”
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Kubota Music Studio
“Yoshie is a very skilled and sweet teacher.”
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Bethany Music Center
- Patient
- Voice Lessons
- Learn
“My children have both participated in the group lessons on Wednesday evenings and I was very impressed with the lessons, how the crafts tied into the music education, and just how much they learned at a young age--they were pre-school and kindergarte...”
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Suzuki Music School of Maryland
“It provides a great learning environment, with good etiquette and discipline, while still leaving room for flexibility, personal preference and creativity.”
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Artist Music Academy
Guitar Tutoring Services in Columbia, MD Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$88
Maximum cost
$468
National Average
$152
Avg Per Hour Rates
$68
$117
$292
Typical price range is based on 395 cost profiles
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