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Best Guitar Lessons near McLean, VA
These studios serve McLean from nearby bases in towns including Fairfax, Alexandria and Vienna.
24 studios listed · 1 open 24/7 · 20 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
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Academy of Fine Arts
- Violin
- Knows
- Motivate
“From my perspective, the most amazing things that are happening are: the fact that he tremendously enjoys playing piano, performing and having lessons with his very talented teacher (Phil H.”
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Mădălina Petric Piano Studio
- Adult
- Happy
- Piano Lessons
“We have had our son with a few other instructors over the years, but his comprehension and playing has grown leaps and bounds in a very short time since she has been in his life.”
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Moon School of Music
- Violin
- Patient
- Guitar
“The staff is wonderful & kind, doing their best to accommodate busy family schedules with a waitlist option if the desired date and/or time is not available.”
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Dudley's B Sharp Academy
- Goals
- Musician
- Singing
“Whether you're a beginner like I was or have some prior experience, Charles has the ability to adapt his teaching methods to suit your needs, ensuring that you progress at a comfortable yet challenging pace.”
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Notes n Beats Music School
- Vishnu
- Sing
- Summer
“, but it's rare to find a group of dedicated teachers, a dedicated music-loving owner, and a strong community of volunteer parents all working together to help develop young musicians, and performers.”
This page holds the 24 guitar studios on file for McLean, 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: McLean, VA
The 24 studios on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 987 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 quality (91%), professionalism (88%) and communication (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "knowledge" and "patient". 1 is open around the clock; 18 are open on Saturdays and 12 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 41 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 20 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
Which guitar studios listed for McLean 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
- Drum
- Learning
- Classes
“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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Divine Guitar Lessons
- Lesson Plan
- Music Theory
- Instruments
“I've been playing for many years in a band (he helped get me to performance comfort) - but having new ideas and applying them together keeps giving me little extras.”
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Pangfunj Studio
- ms
- Violin
- Classes
“Just watching her perform Liszt or Chopin with such passion and precision will inspire any serious piano student to strive to become the best they can.”
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Lee Music Studio
- Practice
- Patient
- Skills
“He has also supported us in preparation for a first music competition, giving both my son and I instruction to improve his trumpet solo and my accompaniment on the piano.”
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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
- Performance
- Talent
- Understanding
“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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Bones Jones Music
- Rock
- Musician
- Adult
“My teacher combines the right amount of support, digging deeper on technique where we need to, and pushing me so that I can really see a huge difference in my progress over time.”
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Russ Rodgers Bass Guitar Instruction
- Videos
- Musician
- Engaged
“I've been taking bass guitar lessons from Russ for a little over two and a half years now, he's very knowledgeable and the systems and techniques he uses have helped me make steady progress like I never have with any other instructor or online lesson...”
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The Music Loft
- Money
- Band
- Studio
“Although not centrally located, The Music Loft, LLC is a music store that is loaded with unique and traditional supplies for the novice to learnered musician.”
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Arts & Minds Academy
“David, the owner, met with us before we signed up for lessons, and he really sought to "get to know my child" and understand his goals with learning how to play the drums.”
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Jim Steed Music
- Practice
- Songs
- Musician
“Jim is a patient, highly skilled musician/teacher who teaches the important foundations of guitar playing while also motivating his students to learn what they will love playing.”
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Tots With Tempo
- Party
- Babies
- Birthday
“We have done both Tots with Temp (mixed age group) and Munchkins with Melody (toddlers) and find both to be equally engaging in a fun, developmentally appropriate, educational way.”
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The Russian Piano Academy
- Musical
- ms
- Wealth
“Her student recitals are not only enjoyable but are top notch performances by beautiful disciplined children demonstrating Professor Ritter's Russian technique.”
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Jam Class: Music and Guitar Lessons
- Understanding
- Learn
- Songs
“Dan is able to foster a great community of musicians within Jam Class, and will not only teach you to play, but to perform and work with other musicians.”
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Del Ray School Of Music
- Band
- Lessons
- Guitar
“I usually do not take time to give reviews but now I am so happy of my daughter's joy, self confidence and discipline, that I've decided to make it publick for parents looking for a good school of music for their children like I was once before the g...”
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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!”
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Fairfax Conservatory of Music
- Studio
- Music Theory
- Skilled
“Amazing pianos (I love their Steinway concert grand piano), the recitals are great, lessons feel more custom-tailored to each student, and the whole place has a cozy-vibe.”
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Old Town Music School
- Flexibility
- Space
- Practicing
“Julie provides a curriculum that includes traditional lesson book songs along with with more “fun” songs, allowing for flexibility based on student interest.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near McLean
- “The instructors are personable, professional, highly skilled and genuinely interested in helping you improve your guitar skills.” — from a review of Bones Jones 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
- “Jim was very patient but also determined when it came to teaching me how to improve my guitar playing.” — from a review of Jim Steed Music
- “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
- “Over the last two years, my son has learned so much in guitar, and performed in various concerts and recitals, and continues to be excited to attend classes.” — from a review of Notes n Beats Music School
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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