California Guitar Academy
“I also love how clean his academy is, there is plenty of parking space, very safe and the warmth atmosphere is Terrific!”
Best Guitar Lessons near Downey, CA
2 of these studios are based in Downey; the others serve Downey from towns including Los Angeles (20 mi), Alhambra (10 mi) and Hacienda Heights (10 mi).
14 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Downey Music Center
“Owner is very humble and not a judgmental person but great person.”
VEZ Guitar Academy
“Great experience with lessons and all your guitar needs.”
Nomadic Guitar Repairs and Lessons
“I brought in a difficult project for my guitar and they were able to complete it successfully.”
Brian Waldron Guitar Lessons
“Daniel and Brian are great instructors and they have helped me work and improve on my technique.”
Valle Vocal Studios
“I was very nervous about it, as it was my first time performing a solo classical piece in front of an audience, but her words gave me the boost I needed to get out of my pop comfort zone and do my best.”
This page holds the 15 guitar studios on file for Downey, CA. 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: Downey, CA
The 15 studios on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,286 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "knowledge", "patient" and "skills". 12 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 38 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 11 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 Downey 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.
Los Angeles Guitar Bass and Drum Lessons
“I've only been going to him once a week for a couple months and I've already corrected so much about my technique.”
West Adams Guitar & Bass Lessons
“Anyone serious about guitar theory should definitely buy his book as well as take lessons from him it is worth it.”
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Pasadena Music Academy
“It has been such a great experience for us and I would recommend music lessons at PMA to everyone.”
Minibop Music
“We booked live music for our sons 3rd birthday with Minibop and myself and guests of the party were in awe of Ricky.”
LA Guitar Studio
“I can't wait for my child to take guitar lessons thanks to the teacher's friendly explanations, accurate identification of problems, and sincere teaching so that the children can continue to learn without losing interest.”
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Louder Now! Music Lessons
“My daughter has learned an array of chords and songs in a relatively short amount of time, which has given her a great sense of accomplishment and motivation to continue learning an instrument.”
Encore Music South Pasadena
“My daughter been really enjoying her Cello and Piano lessons here!”
Poprock Academy
“He's now more talkative and less awkward around people and can take directions for acting faster and easier.”
Opus Music School
“I highly recommend music classes here for anyone who wants to learn an instrument or just have fun with something new”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near Downey
- “I look forward to my lesson each week, and having just started guitar 7 or so months ago, I’ve learned quite a lot.” — from a review of Louder Now! Music Lessons
- “I have only done 4 sessions with Brian and I already can see my improvement, I’m brand new to guitar so it’s exciting to see progress in real time.” — from a review of Brian Waldron Guitar Lessons
- “A very patient teacher, he has a very diverse knowledge of guitar styles and deep understanding of music theory.” — from a review of West Adams Guitar & Bass Lessons
- “We are beyond grateful for what Brian has given our son in such a short amount of time and highly recommend using him if you are looking for a top notch classical guitar teacher.” — from a review of Brian Waldron Guitar Lessons
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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