Best Guitar Lessons in Durham, NC

15 studios listed · 10 in Durham · 1 open 24/7 · 11 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Triangle Music School

Triangle Music School

4.9 11 reviews
“Thay teach all kinds of of music i play piano and I would not pick eny other place to learn”
From $77/hr20+ yearsBBB A+
4815 Hillsborough Rd
i
Book onlineBook
Good Grooves Music Lessons and Therapy

Good Grooves Music Lessons and Therapy

5.0 34 reviews
“My 5 and 8-year-old sons have learned so much, are very happy to go to lessons, and are excited to practice afterward (which is not true of all activities I sign them up for!”
Ages 3–4Online lessonsSince 2020
4905 Pine Cone Dr STE 12
i
Piano and Organ Academy Plus

Piano and Organ Academy Plus

4.8 15 reviews
“Wonderful teacher - the kiddos are making lots of progress and really enjoying the frequent recital parties.”
Free master classesAges 4 and upOnline lessons25+ years
5010 Garrett Rd
i
Book onlineBook
Bull City Music School

Bull City Music School

5.0 9 reviews
“My 6 yr old granddaughter takes piano lessons at Bull City Music School and she loves it!”
Since 2017
3329 Durham-Chapel Hill Blvd #201
i
Music Beyond Measure Studios

Music Beyond Measure Studios

5.0 16 reviews
“We always have a good experience here, everyone is so nice, Andrea and her family are always so kind, very good vibes, and welcoming, my daughter is so happy with her violin lessons!”
Free trial classOnline lessonsSince 2013Family-owned
1738 Hillandale Rd suite 204-b
i
Walltown Children's Theatre

Walltown Children's Theatre

5.0 5 reviews
“Thank you for the excellent theater instruction.”
FreeFrom $15/classAges 3–8Since 2000
1225 Berkeley St
i

This page holds the 15 guitar studios on file for Durham, NC. 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: Durham, NC

10 of the 15 studios we list are based in Durham; the other 5 serve Durham from Cary (14 mi), Raleigh (18 mi) and Chapel Hill (8 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 268 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 14 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 Durham teach on Saturdays?

11 of the 15 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.

Russell Lacy Music

Russell Lacy Music

5.0 5 reviews
“Russell handled the pandemic well by quickly switching lessons over to Zoom and we never had any issues with that.”
Trial classSince 2012
1014 Lamond Ave
i
North Carolina School of Traditional Music

North Carolina School of Traditional Music

5.0 4 reviews
“Great team and such a kind way to receive students at every level and teach them to play and enjoy playing and in general music.”
5% offFrom $130/moSince 2015
3005 Pleasant Green Rd
i
Ben Palmer Music

Ben Palmer Music

Since 2005
1805 W Markham Ave
i
High Strung School of Music

High Strung School of Music

5.0 5 reviews
“I started violin lessons with Helena in June and I've made the most progress I've ever had with one teacher.”
Since 2010
1805 W Markham Ave
i
Chapel Hill School of Musical Arts

Chapel Hill School of Musical Arts

4.9 46 reviews
“When I was interested in voice lessons, I had an interview with Taylor, who paired me with the teacher she thought would be the best fit; I could not be more pleased!”
Since 2011
Chapel Hill, NC · 8 mi from Durham
i
Village Music School

Village Music School

4.2 5 reviews
“Excellent school for learning all forms of music.”
From $132/moBBB A+Since 2004
Cary, NC · 14 mi from Durham
i
Alex Gordez Guitar

Alex Gordez Guitar

5.0 21 reviews
“He teaches people of all ages and he has been very understanding of my work and school schedule for the past ten months that i've been taking lessons with him.”
Online lessonsOpen 24 hoursSince 2005
Raleigh, NC · 18 mi from Durham
i
Jamsessionz

Jamsessionz

4.9 11 reviews
“I enjoyed my guitar lesson, and Randy gave me great assignments to work on.”
From $45/lessonSince 2008
Raleigh, NC · 18 mi from Durham
i
Bach To Bebop

Bach To Bebop

5.0 5 reviews
“Billington do an excellent job teaching, he does it in a way that inspires his students.”
From $75/moAges 9 and upOnline lessonsSince 2004
Cary, NC · 14 mi from Durham
i
HomeGuitar ClassesNorth CarolinaDurham, NC

Why these companies made our list

Is this page useful? Yes
No
Is there anything wrong with this page?
Back To Top