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Mădălina Petric Piano Studio
- Play
- Education
- Passionate
“Madalina has an incredible talent to develop the love for the instrument and knows how to encourage her young students to work hard but also have fun during classes.”
Best Guitar Lessons in Fairfax, VA
24 studios listed · 5 in Fairfax · 21 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Moon School of Music
- Instruments
- Smile
- Learning
“I have three children enrolled at different skill levels and with different learning styles and the instructors meet each of them where they are and bring out their best.”
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Pangfunj Studio
- Skills
- Arrangements
- Students
“A humble and talented pianist who has contributed beautiful arrangement of musical pieces that are easy to play for beginners and intermediate learners.”
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Fairfax Conservatory of Music
- Knowledge
- Finger
- Playing
“Sterling does not only teach my son how to play piano, but also teaches him how to express the meaning/beauty of each piece and nurturing his love for music.”
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Tolbert Music
- Learning
- Piano
- Band
“The teacher's are attentive and take the time to know the student.”
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Notes n Beats Music School
- Performances
- Violin
- Talent
“Notes & Beats had a memorable FEEL concert( waiting for the next one) recently, I have seen Veena's dedication, attention to detail to during rehearsals.”
This page holds the 24 guitar studios on file for Fairfax, VA. 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: Fairfax, VA
5 of the 24 studios we list are based in Fairfax; the other 19 serve Fairfax from towns including Ashburn (15 mi), Alexandria (12 mi) and Vienna (4 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 997 reviews; 7 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 (87%), quality (87%) and communication (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "patient" and "knowledge". 19 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 28 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 19 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.
Which guitar studios listed for Fairfax 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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International School of Music
- Voice
- Confidence
- Violin
“The instructor is engaging, the music is fun to practice, and the facility is very comfortable (which is important when you sit and wait for your student while s/he is in the lesson).”
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Mintons Academy of Music
- Play
- Voice
- Band
“During my five years attending piano classes at Mintons Music, I have learned so much in terms of my technique, dynamics, style, patience, perseverance, and other skills that coalesce to create a musician.”
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Divine Guitar Lessons
- Skills
- Habits
- Play
“Coren is great at keeping flow in his lessons, continually incorporating both the basics and the newest techniques in every lesson to drill in the essentials and use them as a foundation.”
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Lee Music Studio
- Trumpet
- Know
- Learn
“Not only will your children discover how to be creative and have fun but they will also learn the life lessons of hard work, dedication and that effort goes into mastering something .”
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Beat Refinery DJ School at Bach to Rock Herndon
“As an instructor, I take great pride in showing our future DJ out there how to get to the goal they have set.”
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Justin's Piano & Accordion
- Play
- Genres
- Skills
“Justin has taught me a lot about music and I'm always impressed by both his incredible talent, and his ability to explain it to people who don't have nearly the musical background or experience that he does.”
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Potomac Music
- Patient
- Parents
- Skills
“I do orchestra at school but taking private lessons has definitely helped me progress despite the global pandemic starting right as I was beginning to learn.”
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Jessica's Music Studio
- Environment
- Learning
- Piano
“Ryan has not only taken the time to get to know our son, but also tailors his instruction to his individual needs and often challenges him with new techniques/music.”
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Arts & Minds Academy
“And having the instructor come to our house is so convenient and saves us time from not having to shuffle from place to place, plus the kids feel comfortable in their own environment.”
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The Music Loft
- Violin
- Musical
- Students
“The instructors and staff are dedicated music professionals who work well with all ages and differentiate their instruction to meet the needs of their students.”
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Nova Guitar Academy
- Songs
- Play
- Read
“My 9 year old son has been taking classical guitar lessons from him for over 9 months now and I couldn't be happier with the progress that he has made.”
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The Piano Express
- Audience
- Teaching
- Songs
“The first half hour is self-practice at the studio with help from friendly and skilled teaching assistants; The second half hour is a group music theory class taught by professional pianists.”
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Tots With Tempo
- Learning
- Singing
- Age
“I was really impressed by how she anticipated things the kids might have a tough time with and explained them BEFORE they were a problem (this obviously comes with a lot of experience!”
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The Russian Piano Academy
- Assignments
- Knowledge
- Technique
“Ritter understands the needs of her students and homework assignments and exercises aid the student's success and motivation in acquiring the desired skills.”
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Opus Conservatory and School of Music
- Director
- Success
- Learn
“This is an excellent opportunity to learn and appreciate the art of music from a broader perspective, fusing theory, technique, experience, and the incalculable and inspiring talent of the director, Rita Abreu.”
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Jam Class: Music and Guitar Lessons
- Teach
- Students
- Music Theory
“Even though Dan is not strictly a drum teacher, as a music teacher he is able to push me out of my comfort zone and help me become better as an all around musician.”
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Del Ray School Of Music
- Guitar
- Band
- Lessons
“Mike is a fun and engaging teacher who always makes the student feel like they can do more and better, while saying they have succeeded in that lesson.”
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Harmonia School of Music & Art
“My son Kiril got tailored attention (which is important to me as he has some special needs), made friends, made great arts projects, enjoyed musical instruments, and had his very own role and lines in a play!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in and near Fairfax
- “We attend Moon for guitar and piano. The facility is great, teachers are excellent, and staff is responsive!” — from a review of Moon School of Music
- “A great teacher for anyone, but especially for those who are struggling to make progress or do not know where to start learning guitar.” — from a review of Divine Guitar Lessons
- “Sought a studio for teen daughter in guitar - lovely, safe environment; sweet, professional staff and teachers!” — from a review of Jessica's Music Studio
- “After playing for 8 years, I'm able to do things on guitar that I never thought I'd be able to do because of Ryan's instruction.” — from a review of Jessica's Music Studio
- “I feel like I have a really good grasp on the basics of guitar and looking forward to learning more under his guidance.” — from a review of Divine Guitar Lessons
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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