Des Plaines School of Music
“I would highly recommend this institute to anyone looking to deepen their understanding of music or to anyone just starting their musical journey”
Best Guitar Lessons near Des Plaines, IL
1 of these studios is based in Des Plaines; the others serve Des Plaines from towns including Chicago (18 mi), Park Ridge (3 mi) and Arlington Heights (6 mi).
1 open 24/7 · all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Breaking Ground In Music
“I am so impressed with the progress my son has made with his instrument at Breaking Ground in Music.”
Five Hands Studio
“There is also a recital 2x per year, which is a great opportunity for students to perform in a friendly and encouraging environment.”
Yevgeniya Lepskaya's School of Music
“Her semi-annual recitals are wonderful events; they give each student a chance to shine in front of family and friends as well as teach the art of performance.”
Lyriq Music School
“They are flexible with scheduling; always professional; and they have incredibly talented teachers who are dedicated to their students and are amazing musicians.”
Terra Sounds School of Music & Arts
“I also like that there are art lessons as well as music lessons, and I think that mixing those two concepts in one facility is unique and beneficial to its students”
This page holds the 15 guitar studios on file for Des Plaines, 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: Des Plaines, IL
The 15 studios on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,279 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient" and "skills". 1 is open around the clock; all 15 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 8 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 3 list coupons or special offers. 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 Des Plaines review well?
Ratings of four and a half or more show on all 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.
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Northside Music Academy
“Very professional and friendly staff , they teach the kids the right way , I recommend this school to everyone.”
The Ultimate School of Guitar
“We especially liked the end of the year recital where all of the students from different music classes performed -- it was a great public performance experience for our son.”
Metzger Music Studio
“Experienced, knowledgeable, friendly and most of all PATIENT with an older learner like me.”
Red Cloud Studio
“! The teachers in this lab are dedicated and understanding and their curriculum helps my kids to have FUN at the piano class”
Matt Brown's Guitar Studio
“Matt is one of the few teachers who breaks down and actually shows you what he's playing.”
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Merry Music Makers
“It's the one activity that we've consistently participated in and there's no doubt that it has significantly contributed to our child's development.”
A & A Music & Art Academy
“I've taken drum lessons here myself, and as someone who grew up with music I couldn't be more happy with this place.”
Allegro Music Center
“Beautiful story about the trumpet payment forgiveness”
Tritone Music School
“Very friendly music school with excellent teachers.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near Des Plaines
- “My daughter can be very shy towards new adults, but both her vocal and guitar teacher were so kind and patient that she opened right up to them.” — from a review of Northside Music Academy
- “Matt is an astounding guitar teacher, he goes above and beyond to teach in a way that is easy to understand.” — from a review of Matt Brown's Guitar Studio
- “Our girl's weekly guitar lesson is one of the highlights of her week that she looks forward to.” — from a review of Metzger Music Studio
- “My daughter started as a first time guitar player and has learned so much while having fun.” — from a review of Breaking Ground In Music
- “My experience as a student was excellent, and I felt extremely loved and taken care of by my teachers in flute, voice, guitar, and piano.” — from a review of Five Hands Studio
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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