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Wagner's School of Music
- Bands
“Larry Wagner is the best!”
Best Guitar Lessons near La Mesa, CA
1 of these studios is based in La Mesa; the others serve La Mesa from towns including San Diego (7 mi), Chula Vista (10 mi) and Santee (6 mi).
19 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Neisha's Dance & Music Academy
“Mr Cesar, thank you so much for encouraging me to learn every class, you are amazing and inspire me to pursue music as a career, you have been there for me and watched me grow along with my voice and always helped me improve.”
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Santee Music Academy
- Piano
- Fun
- Drum
“We have seen great improvement since switching to private lessons, and our kids have grown immensely in their love of playing and dedication to practicing.”
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Short Music Studios
“He loves that he can choose a couple songs he'd like to learn like the Avengers theme or Star Wars and I like that he's still working through the basics at the same time.”
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VIP School of Music
- Drums
- Performances
- Piano
“If anyone out there, no matter what age you are, is thinking about learning an instrument or just like to sing, this is the best place in all of San Diego county or more to find your talent and have a really wonderful experience”
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Staump Music School
“It's a good development program because it's important for musicians to learn how to hear they other instruments they are performing with and get used to working together for the best sound.”
This page holds the 24 guitar studios on file for La Mesa, 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: La Mesa, CA
The 24 studios on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 702 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "knowledge", "skills" and "atmosphere". 17 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 39 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 22 publish a contact page; 17 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 La Mesa 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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Chula Vista Academy of Music & Dance
“Bill is a wonderful, patient teacher who, by sharing his passion for music, has helped my daughter develop not only her musical skills, but her confidence as well.”
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Madchair Guitar Lessons
- Understanding
- Concepts
- Tailor
“Instead of a rigid curriculum, he encouraged me to bring in songs I enjoyed, which not only kept me motivated but also allowed me to apply newfound skills to music I loved.”
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Bugbyte Studios
- Practice
- Students
- Passion
“Francesca not only listened to me about my concerns but she talked me through the physicality of how my vocal chords worked and how I can best sing in a way that does no damage but gets maximum range, power and tone.”
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Villa Musica
- Kids
- Violin
- Adults
“What a wonderful place for children and adults to learn music AND be a part of a rich musical community of guitarists, pianists, violinists, cellists, percussionists, clarinetists..”
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Hollywood Music
- Hip Hop
“I went there and I love the studio that I have for a hip hop dance lesson and I injoy it that it has water and snacks to eat and drink all in the studio .”
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Anna Mat's Music
- Skills
- Violin
- Adult Learner
“Beginning voice lessons for the first time can be very daunting and nerve-wrecking, but her being so matter-of-fact about the whole process makes it a whole lot less intimidating, which really made me feel comfortable about challenging my voice and p...”
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Songbirds Music
- Classes
- Singing
“So my kids are now 4 and almost 3 and I can honestly say Songbirds and Canta y Baila Conmigo has been the best enrichment activity we have done as a family.”
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The Guitar Aces
“His passion for his students in seen in how well they perform (at recitals qnd other events) and how long they continue to study with him (some students more than 9 years).”
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7keys Music
- Personality
- Musician
- Music Teacher
“Crystal is an exceptional educator: our daughter finds new learning experiences to be challenging, and she often feels intensely when facing a new skill she can't easily master.”
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City Heights Music School
“They have accesible prices and scholarships for the community.”
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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.”
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San Diego Flute Academy
“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.”
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Avant Garde Music Company
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Allegro Music Studio
“The teachers are super knowledgeable and experts in their respective fields.”
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Quinn Guitar Instruction
- Music Theory
- Band
- Songs
“My goals are high and I love all things music and guitar, but even if you just want to learn simple songs, Tim has ways you can learn them faster than any other method I've ever seen online.”
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Guitar Guru 2 U
“I have an nine year old that needs more patient smiles and basic lessons than shredding techniques - and I couldn't be happier with his instructional range and the progress he's made with my son.”
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Nightingale Music
“They do musical education, teach the kids about music vocab, how to play instruments, teach rhythm and the major scale, and it is all super fun and engaging.”
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Greene Music Education Center
“As first time buyers, he spent plenty of time with us explaining our options in detail and teaching us about pianos in general.”
Guitar Tutoring Services in La Mesa, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$80
Maximum cost
$427
National Average
$139
Avg Per Hour Rates
$62
$107
$267
Typical price range is based on 413 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near La Mesa
- “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
- “Whatever level and style you aspire to reach, Tim's live and in person guitar sessions are guaranteed to build upon your strengths and fill in the gaps of your musical knowledge.” — from a review of Quinn Guitar Instruction
- “My son needs more time to learn anything new, so Tim is great at teaching guitar skills in a way that my son can remember them.” — from a review of Santee Music Academy
- “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 can't say enough good things about the experience I have had in honing my guitar and vocal skills through his instruction.” — from a review of Quinn Guitar Instruction
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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