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Metzger Music Studio
- Playing
- Interests
- Patient
“He keeps her interest by helping her learn music that she's interested in, but also encourages her to explore other types of music and expand her repertoire.”
Best Guitar Lessons in Evanston, IL
24 studios listed · 6 in Evanston · 2 open 24/7 · 22 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Music Conservatory of Illinois
- Music Education
- Piano
- Studio
“We travel an hour each way for lessons here and I think that says volumes about how we feel about the studio and what our family gets from being part of this team.”
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Westley Hodges Music Lessons
- Studio
- Middle School
- Voice Lessons
“Very professsional, thorough, and he takes the time to explain the importance of tuning and the timing to keep our piano sounding good for years to come!”
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Moonflower Music Together
- Instruments
- Cds
- Toddler
“Miss Jill's intergenerational music class has been a fun place where both my 4 year old preschooler and 2 year old toddler have been able to actively engage and grow in their love and appreciation of music, movement and connection with others.”
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CC Piano Studio
“Cecilia is also a very dedicated and incredibly talented classical pianist and through her own experience, is able to convey what it takes to achieve excellence.”
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J Crosby Music
This page holds the 24 guitar studios on file for Evanston, IL. 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: Evanston, IL
6 of the 24 studios we list are based in Evanston; the other 18 serve Evanston from towns including Chicago (14 mi), Park Ridge (8 mi) and Arlington Heights (15 mi). 23 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,125 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (90%) and communication (88%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient" and "skills". 2 are open around the clock; 21 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 33 years. 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the studios on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 16 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.
Which guitar studios listed for Evanston review well?
Ratings of four and a half or more show on 22 of the 24 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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Breaking Ground In Music
- Piano
- Students
- Patient
“I train in the drums with the owner Chris, and he approaches every lesson with kindness, expertise, and passion; these are qualities he instills within all of his teachers, so you are sure to find an equally valuable experience regardless of who you ...”
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Terra Sounds School of Music & Arts
- Violin
- Patient
“This would not be possible without a special atmosphere of the Terra Sounds School of Music and Arts and definitely without dedication and professionalism of the teacher.”
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Five Hands Studio
- Students
- Skill
- Parents
“Our ten year old son has been taking piano with them for a few years now, and it has been a delight to watch his skill and love for music blossom under their instruction and care.”
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Des Plaines School of Music
“My daughter is a choir singer but her vocal instrument has changed to more that I expected, her vocal skills have improved much better and my wife and I could say very happy with her results.”
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Lyriq Music School
- Skills
- Patient
- Communication
“My 5 and 7 year olds have been taking piano lessons from Lyriq for just over a year now, and their musical facility has come along in leaps and bounds!”
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Yevgeniya Lepskaya's School of Music
- Playing
- ms
- Students
“Rita is awesome teacher, she feels the child, she makes her classes not only fun but also challenges child at the right level, so child would improve, but also won't get overwhelmed and continues to enjoy music.”
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Northside Music Academy
“My daughter had previously studied piano with a different teacher, and her teacher at Northside Music Academy was very perceptive in identifying the strengths and weaknesses in my daughter's piano skills right from the start.”
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Red Cloud Studio
- Fun
- Team
- Practice
“Excellent learning experience for young piano players, where my kids learn not just piano but music theory, rhythm, how to practice and work towards goals all in a group setting.”
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Matt Brown's Guitar Studio
- Tab
- Videos
- Knowledge
“He offers lessons through his website and being such an easy to follow along guitar teacher in terms of the lessons (suited to all levels), you should give him a try!”
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The Ultimate School of Guitar
- Students
- Learn
- Piano
“We especially liked the end of the year recital where all of the students from different music classes performed -- it was a great public performance experience for our son.”
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Merry Music Makers
- Toddlers
- Make-up
- Interaction
“My son came back with so much knowledge about world music (and his own instruments he treasured) and confidence in his pool abilities (even though he is just beginning to swim).”
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Sam's Lessons
- Student
- Patient
- Confidence
“So far, taking classes at Sam's Lessons with my teacher Eric has exceeded my expectations and I'm grateful to have stumbled upon his website when I decided to explore where different avenues of drumming would take me.”
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Bucktown Music
“The love of all aspects of music has seen him taking private piano lessons with BM's amazing teachers since age 5, touching on both classical and contemporary repertoires, and even creating his own compositions of popular favorites.”
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Lessons By Brooke & Company
- Skills
- Organized
- Patient
“Our daughter has taken piano for a few years, and we are very happy with the communication and organization, as well as the lessons, instructor and opportunities for concerts and community.”
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Wicker Park Guitar Lessons
- Skills
- Songs
- Musician
“Many guitar teachers will work within a small framework of tunes or artists they know well, “modifying” your interests to what they feel familiar with.”
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Allegro Music Center
- Story
- Trumpet
- Payments
“Loaned me a lambo for 300k missed a few payments and they forgave the rest of it only stating if there comes a day when I drop out of driving I give the lambo back so another young soul can learn to drive behind the wheel of a lambo.”
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The Language and Music School
- Learn
- Singing
“Students feel supported and challenged to learn in fun and engaging ways, and the school's non-traditional style means kids don't spend all day at a desk.”
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Tritone Music School
- Piano
- Adult Learner
“My son has been a student at Tritone Music School for over three years and we can't imagine a better place for him to be.”
Guitar Tutoring Services in Evanston, IL Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$84
Maximum cost
$446
National Average
$145
Avg Per Hour Rates
$65
$112
$279
Typical price range is based on 280 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in and near Evanston
- “Our girl's weekly guitar lesson is one of the highlights of her week that she looks forward to.” — from a review of Metzger Music Studio
- “My daughter can be very shy towards new adults, but both her vocal and guitar teacher were so kind and patient that she opened right up to them.” — from a review of Northside Music Academy
- “Highly recommend! My abilities and understanding of the guitar have improved so much since I began with Kenny almost 2 years ago.” — from a review of Wicker Park Guitar Lessons
- “Matt is an amazing teacher. I have tried off and on for years with other methods of learning the guitar but this is the first time I have made such great progress.” — from a review of Matt Brown's Guitar Studio
- “My experience as a student was excellent, and I felt extremely loved and taken care of by my teachers in flute, voice, guitar, and piano.” — from a review of Five Hands Studio
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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