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Keith Holland Guitars
- Neck
- Sound
“I took my Tad Adachi classical guitar that I've owned since 1978 (yes it's my baby) to the guys over at the guitar hospital after reading their reviews.”
Best Guitar Lessons in Los Gatos, CA
24 studios listed · 4 in Los Gatos · 20 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Los Gatos School of Music
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Classical Guitar Performance and Consulting With Yuri Liberzon
- Sound
- Angle
- Plateau
“Within a few lessons, he completely transformed my posture, the angle of my wrists, the position of my shoulders, the placement of my thumbs, the angle at which I pluck my strings, etc; all things that previous instructors had never seen or talked ab...”
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Tennessee's Music Studio
- Clarinet
- Patient
- Audition
“More importantly, she always looks forward to her lessons, loves the clarinet, and has a great time with Tennessee!”
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The Anderson School
“As an adult learner, he makes me feel very comfortable, he understands that some weeks there's not enough time to practice, and it's flexible with my work schedule creating some needs for rearranging.”
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Olvera Studio of Guitar Studies
- Guitarist
- Learning
- Goals
“He managed to help me with that goal while subtly making clear that my fundamentals needed work – hand position, arm position, the way the fingers on my right hand pluck the strings.”
This page holds the 24 guitar studios on file for Los Gatos, 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: Los Gatos, CA
4 of the 24 studios we list are based in Los Gatos; the other 20 serve Los Gatos from towns including San Jose (8 mi), Sunnyvale (11 mi) and Campbell (3 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 825 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), communication (82%) and quality (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient" and "skills". 20 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 5 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 23 of the studios on this page; 18 publish a contact page and 18 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.
Do guitar studios listed for Los Gatos teach on Saturdays?
20 of the 24 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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First Movement Music Academy
- Learning
- Toddler
- Education
“My 6-year-old daughter took her first piano group lesson at First Movement Music Academy at the beginning of pandemic and she had a lot of fun time, so we later ended up taking private lesson with Ms Sonya.”
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Veksler Academy of Music & Dance
“Georgianna is very patient and has encouraged my daughter, Shanaya, to develop a love for music and the piano, and her enthusiasm is contagious and rubbed off on my daughter.”
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Trio School of Music
- Parents
- Classes
- Discipline
“Larysa didn't mind it, but on the day, when our son said firmly that he had not worked on his homework because he had no desire to deal with any Russian, Larysa changed her strategy, based on reading, retelling and memorizing short stories for elemen...”
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The California Conservatory of Music
- Student
- Fun
- Practice
“Both of my children (ages 9 and 11) have been going to CCG (first the Santa Clara location and now Redwood City) for years and my admiration for what and how the faculty there teaches only continues to grow.”
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The Music Place
- Patient
“Excellent teachers have a way of taking difficult concepts and breaking them down so even kids as young as 2 or 3 years old can learn in a fun way and feel successful.”
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New Mozart School of Music
- Harmony
- Son
- Parents
“These valuable honors helped tremendously her college application most recently this year and as the result, she was accepted by UC Berkeley along with all the musical achievements she accumulated over the years at New Mozart School of Music.”
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Avloni Academy of Music
- Patient
- Recital
- Tests
“My son had started to learn violin from teacher Alex since last year and I have noticed he has improved in sight-reading, using metronome during practice time, and overall he has improved significantly.”
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Silicon Valley Second School
“They also offer after school and homework care and help get their school work done, so if you need a one-stop shop with great music and art programs, this place is definitely worth checking out.”
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Darrell Leffler Academy of Music
“Darrell and his staff truly have passion in what they do which manifests with the students, that's why we've stayed at this school of music for all the years we have.”
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Willow Glen Music School
- Learning
- Son
- Voice
“I could confidently say this because I interacted with Chris Christensen, who is the Manager and his sheer professional although amicable attitude and willingness to help just amazed me!!”
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Joann C. Chang Studios
- Students
- Register
- Resonance
“Her Vocal class was also just a great way for me to get comfortable with my voice and singing in front of other people because while Joann herself is super supportive, she also fosters such a welcoming environment in her class that encourages us to s...”
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Almaden School of Music & Art
- Students
- Piano
- Drums
“My son is very Young and I needed to try out some lessons before committing and the school worked with me through the process of trying out multiple teachers, who were all fantastic in their own league, but I was looking for a non traditional learnin...”
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Musicians Mobile
- Skills
- Music Theory
- Drums
“We are extremely appreciative of all that Musicians Mobile has done for Shyna, from learning how to play the guitar at 5, to numerous performances and working with Nate to write and release 5 music singles.”
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Opus11 School of Music
“The school offers classes of so many instruments, so at the recital you can see all kinds of ensembles from the obvious ones like piano+violin, piano+guitar, guitar+guitar to less obvious ones like piano+dancing.”
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The Guitarist
- Piano
“My piano learning and overall piano playing would be in a much sadder and much sorrier state had I the misfortune of finding a different teacher + studio.”
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5 Star School For Music
- Bass
- Learn
- Instrument
“I've jammed with musicians at 5 Star School for Music many times as part of their weekend workshops and individually with Mark working on my keyboard and general musicality.”
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My Little Conservatory
- Classes
- Piano
- Skills
“The faculty is very accommodating and while I have attended other studios that you could tell were focused more on their bottom line then their students, that is absolutely not the case here.”
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Nina Piano Lessons
- Motivated
- Studio
- Learning
“Nina is very professional and warm, always encouraging my daughter to work hard and we are impressed by the way she teaches piano with disciplines and fun.”
Guitar Tutoring Services in Los Gatos, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$75
Maximum cost
$400
National Average
$130
Avg Per Hour Rates
$58
$100
$250
Average price range is based on 445 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in and near Los Gatos
- “Beautiful guitars, friendly staff, and an extensive display of guitar parts for repairs or builds.” — from a review of Keith Holland Guitars
- “I can't recommend Richard highly enough - he is a knowledgeable, patient and kind teacher and I always look forward to my guitar lessons every week.” — from a review of The Guitarist
- “Shout out to her amazing instructor, Avi, who has not only given my daughter a comprehensive guitar and music understanding but also helped her to build confidence in herself and her ability.” — from a review of Musicians Mobile
- “I look forward to my weekly sessions as a bumbling new guitarist because I know I’ll learn something new, feel encouraged and have a great time.” — from a review of The California Conservatory of Music
- “They have helped me progress as a guitar player from the basic four or five chords I was limited to for years to playing the entire fret-board.” — from a review of Musicians Mobile
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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