Violinbaby Music Studio
“They have professional teachers and high-quality lessons for violin, viola, cello, piano and guitar etc… We have a lot of fun here!!”
Best Guitar Lessons near El Monte, CA
1 of these studios is based in El Monte; the others serve El Monte from towns including Monrovia (5 mi), Alhambra (6 mi) and Glendora (12 mi).
all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Glendora Music and Arts School
“The teachers are great as well, and give me suggestions on how my kids can learn better.”
VEZ Guitar Academy
“Experienced and courteous staff, great accessories, and guitars, knowledgeable instructors.”
Bloom School of Music and Dance
“She makes sure she does various songs and activities during parent and me music class to make it more exciting and something to look forward too every session.”
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Pasadena Music Academy
“Teacher, she's very talented, kind, caring and communicative, always provides positive feedback on how my child is doing in her sessions and always informs us on what they will learning.”
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Monrovia Music Academy
“They have built a great connection with their teachers and the rest of the staff is extremely helpful and professional.”
This page holds the 15 guitar studios on file for El Monte, 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 Monte, CA
The 15 studios on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 1,335 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient", "atmosphere" and "confidence". All 15 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 38 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. Among the 5 with a price level on file, the most common level is "average". We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 13 publish a contact page and 13 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 El Monte 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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Joe Ferrante Music Academy
“Would recommend trying out a couple different instructors to compare teaching styles and pick the one that suits your child the best.”
Encore Music South Pasadena
“They have had a great time learning new skills and their teachers are so patient and supportive!”
Applause Music Academy
“He looks forward to learning more about the violin and new songs to play.”
Opus Music School
“Great music instrument teachers who care about children who enjoy music and aspire to be better.”
Poprock Academy
“I couldn't recommend PopRock Academy more highly - go here to learn how to act, how to play, and how to dance!”
Magic of Music Los Angeles Piano Lessons
“Genevieve is friendly, knowledgeable and professional…her curriculum brings joy to my child's life and has enriched his overall learning experience.”
88 Keys Music Academy
“I enjoy coming here and learn to play my piano :)”
Scaleful Music
“Over time, we've come to deeply appreciate their philosophy: musical skill is built carefully and patiently, especially during the formative years”
Fried Music
“Being part of the adult studies program, you have performance opportunities at the end (and sometimes mid) semester where you can not only perform with your chamber music ensemble, but also play the solo pieces you've been working on in your lessons -- even if your private teacher is not at Fried Music”
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