Best Guitar Lessons in Encinitas, CA

15 studios listed · 6 in Encinitas · 12 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

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The Fine Tune Academy

The Fine Tune Academy

4.9 24 reviews
“Our daughter's music education continued throughout the summer including extra activities, an online music trivia game show (very funny), band rehearsals, songwriting, and instrument maintenance, this helped our daughter keep in touch with her friends and stay busy:)”
Ages 3 and upOnline lessonsSince 2011
2240 Encinitas Boulevard Suite D#120
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Encinitas School of Music

Encinitas School of Music

4.2 5 reviews
“Ben is AMAZING and so good with children, he makes it fun and let's them work on the songs they want to learn how to play.”
Since 2002
775 Orpheus Ave
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Devine Guitar School

Devine Guitar School

5.0 4 reviews
“Now, over 20 years later, I have been afforded many opportunities to play and teach professionally, and I have Craig to thank for it!”
Since 2000
1224 N Coast Hwy Suite 110
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Flute Lessons

Flute Lessons

4.3 1 review
“I have known the Director for many years, and she is the most dedicated and professional pedagogue, with varied and extremely demanding performance background of Europe and North America.”
Since 2016
255 Sanford St
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Blossom Music Tree

Blossom Music Tree

5.0 7 reviews
“My daughter (now 5) went there for a few years when she was younger, and I loved it so much I'm now there with my son (1).”
Since 2012
511 Encinitas Blvd STE 119
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San Diego Cello Lessons

San Diego Cello Lessons

Since 2012
274 Coneflower St
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This page holds the 15 guitar studios on file for Encinitas, 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: Encinitas, CA

6 of the 15 studios we list are based in Encinitas; the other 9 serve Encinitas from towns including San Marcos (8 mi), Carlsbad (5 mi) and San Diego (17 mi). 14 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 588 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. 11 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 13 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.

Do guitar studios listed for Encinitas 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.

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U.S. Music Lessons

U.S. Music Lessons

4.9 97 reviews
“Like the location, the staff and service and ofcourse the teachers.”
Free trial classBBB A+Since 2009
San Diego, CA · 17 mi from Encinitas
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James Hood Guitar Repair

James Hood Guitar Repair

4.8 91 reviews
“Incredible service, great quality of work, everything was packaged nicely and shipped with care!”
Since 2009
Escondido, CA · 12 mi from Encinitas
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Leading Note Studios Music Lesson

Leading Note Studios Music Lesson

4.9 45 reviews
“My 6 year old granddaughter now wants to take piano lessons twice a week!”
Ages 3–5Online lessonsSince 2009
San Marcos, CA · 8 mi from Encinitas
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Carlsbad Village Music

Carlsbad Village Music

4.7 59 reviews
“Great energy, cool and knowledgeable teachers, and an awesome selection of gear.”
Since 2018Prices online
Carlsbad, CA · 5 mi from Encinitas
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Music Pillars

Music Pillars

4.7 35 reviews
“We just completed the production of Willy Wonka and even with all the circumstances in the world right now, the Music Pillars team (Scott and Lexi especially) were able to put together an amazing weekend of shows for family and friends in an outdoor setting.”
Free trial classSince 2013
San Diego, CA · 17 mi from Encinitas
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Musical Experience Learning Center

Musical Experience Learning Center

5.0 20 reviews
“My daughter is enthusiastic about the classes, it is a school where she is living many experiences, 100% recommended school and very experienced and friendly teachers and different instruments that they can learn to play.”
From $160/mo2+ years
Vista, CA · 10 mi from Encinitas
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Brian's Guitar Lessons

Brian's Guitar Lessons

5.0 17 reviews
“He's managed to engage our son in a way that others hadn't (easy going style, teaches guitar in an intuitive style, gives good positive reinforcement, and plays stuff my son actually enjoys)!”
Online lessonsSince 2002
Carlsbad, CA · 5 mi from Encinitas
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Carlsbad/San Marcos Guitar Lessons

Carlsbad/San Marcos Guitar Lessons

5.0 13 reviews
“You would be hard pressed to find a better "bargain" to improve as a musician and a songwriter.”
Free trial class$75 offOnline lessonsSince 2013
San Marcos, CA · 8 mi from Encinitas
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San Marcos Music Lessons

San Marcos Music Lessons

5.0 8 reviews
“He has a real knack of working with kids.”
Since 2018
San Marcos, CA · 8 mi from Encinitas
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