VIP School of Music
“Me and my 5 year old daughter experienced a wonderful 6 week mommy and me Piano lessons with Mr Doug.”
Best Guitar Lessons near El Cajon, CA
1 of these studios is based in El Cajon; the others serve El Cajon from towns including San Diego (10 mi), Chula Vista (12 mi) and Santee (4 mi).
12 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Neisha's Dance & Music Academy
“As I watch through the window I can see you are an amazing teacher.”
Santee Music Academy
“My child started drum lesson a couple of months ago and really enjoys his teacher, Kyle Merrill.”
Staump Music School
“He's an excellent teacher as well as being great with all the kids and super friendly.”
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Wagner's School of Music
“Kids have been learning here for over a year and they thoroughly love the group environment.”
Madchair Guitar Lessons
“He picked up on a bad technique habit of mine that no other teacher has picked up before and fixed a lot of my issues in just one day by offering some technique advice.”
This page holds the 15 guitar studios on file for El Cajon, 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: El Cajon, CA
The 15 studios on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 803 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. 12 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 10 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.
Do guitar studios listed for El Cajon teach on Saturdays?
12 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.
Bugbyte Studios
“In my first one hour consultation period with Francesca I had learned more than I did after 2 months with a previous teacher.”
Hollywood Music
“Experienced and well-versed instructors with a family-oriented business.”
The Guitar Aces
“Mike's a good guy with an easy going personality.”
Dave Alcorn Piano Tuning
“In the past I've had piano tuners get a little judgy about waiting too long between tunings.”
Avant Garde Music Company
“Their band has successfully turned 1 year since they meet here at Avant Garde Music Company and they are growing and doing amazing!”
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City Heights Music School
“They have accesible prices and scholarships for the community.”
San Diego Music Academy (Poway)
“My 7 year old grandson is so inspired with his lessons here with Mark and has progressed rapidly in a short time.”
Sullivan Guitar Lesson & Piano Lesson
“So talented and good with kids!”
Allegro Music Studio
“The teachers are super knowledgeable and experts in their respective fields.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near El Cajon
- “My son has shown a huge interest and now plays guitar and drums.” — from a review of VIP School of Music
- “Bryson is an incredibly kind and patient teacher who really helped me feel at ease while beginning my acoustic guitar journey!” — from a review of Madchair Guitar Lessons
- “My teacher teaches me step by step on how to play guitar and lets me pick a music piece to work on.” — from a review of Hollywood Music
- “I am an intermediate guitarist and Bryson has been instrumental in taking my guitar playing to the next level by helping me hone in my technique and develop upon the skills I care most about.” — from a review of Madchair Guitar Lessons
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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