Best Guitar Lessons near Mission Viejo, CA

1 of these studios is based in Mission Viejo; the others serve Mission Viejo from towns including Irvine (8 mi), Laguna Hills (3 mi) and Lake Forest (4 mi).

11 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

KW Music Studios

KW Music Studios

4.9 28 reviews
“We have been doing at-home lessons with KW Music Studios for about a year or more now, and our child's teacher Abigail has been fantastic.”
Since 2006Prices online
Aliso Viejo, CA · 5 mi from Mission Viejo
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South County Studios

South County Studios

4.8 21 reviews
“He lets my daughter play music that she's interested in and also sings while they are playing guitar.”
Since 2006Online lessonsPrices online
Aliso Viejo, CA · 5 mi from Mission Viejo
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Private Cello Lessons

Private Cello Lessons

5.0 5 reviews
“Our daughter always looks forward to her lessons and has excelled to the top of her school music class.”
Free trial classOnline lessonsSince 2009Prices online
24650 Mosquero Ln
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Hamrock Music

Hamrock Music

5.0 52 reviews
“Mark is an excellent, talented, and experienced guitar teacher who uses a clear strategy so students develop proper technique.”
Online lessonsBBB A+Since 2008
Laguna Hills, CA · 3 mi from Mission Viejo
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Weplay Music

Weplay Music

4.8 50 reviews
“She creatively designed lesson plans that complemented my visual learning style while creating fun warm-up exercises that went along with my vocal nuances every session.”
Trial classBBB A+Since 2020
Irvine, CA · 8 mi from Mission Viejo
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Vienna Music Institute & Shop

Vienna Music Institute & Shop

5.0 77 reviews
“The staff provided incredibly thorough explanations and answered all of my questions.”
Free trial classSince 2006
Irvine, CA · 8 mi from Mission Viejo
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This page holds the 15 guitar studios on file for Mission Viejo, 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: Mission Viejo, CA

The 15 studios on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 790 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "patient" and "knowledge". 10 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 8 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.

Do guitar studios listed for Mission Viejo teach on Saturdays?

11 of the 15 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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Los Rios Rock School

Los Rios Rock School

5.0 56 reviews
“The school has been such a wonderful place of learning and growth for our boys.”
Free trial classAges 6 and upSince 2009
San Juan Capistrano, CA · 8 mi from Mission Viejo
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Irvine School of Music

Irvine School of Music

4.6 86 reviews
“The school is a nice little commuity and they also have fun things like token weeks etc which keep students motivated to keep practicing.”
Since 2016
Irvine, CA · 8 mi from Mission Viejo
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Freshstart Music Studio

Freshstart Music Studio

4.8 81 reviews
“Joy always sends the detailed class notes, including where my daughter should pay attention during her practice time.”
Since 2012
Irvine, CA · 8 mi from Mission Viejo
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Evan's Music Academy

Evan's Music Academy

5.0 35 reviews
“What was so nice Evan's teaching style is he lets the student play what he/she wants to play.”
Since 2017Online lessons
Ladera Ranch, CA · 4 mi from Mission Viejo
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Pat Hurley Guitar Lessons of South Orange County

Pat Hurley Guitar Lessons of South Orange County

5.0 45 reviews
“During our lessons I enjoy breaking down songs and dissecting them with Pat.”
Since 1979
Laguna Hills, CA · 3 mi from Mission Viejo
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Phoenix Feather Academy of Music

Phoenix Feather Academy of Music

4.8 9 reviews
“Great music teacher with well structured curriculum, flexible schedule, easy access and parking”
Ages 3 and upSince 1987BBB A
Lake Forest, CA · 4 mi from Mission Viejo
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Irvine Academy of Music

Irvine Academy of Music

4.7 33 reviews
“It's a very good option if you have little kids that loves music and want to start their music journey,”
Since 2017
Irvine, CA · 8 mi from Mission Viejo
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Socal Jazz Academy

Socal Jazz Academy

5.0 15 reviews
“Students play alongside seasoned professional musicians in a "safe space" atmosphere where there are no wrong notes while being pushed beyond our comfort zones--exploring and experiencing what it truly means to live and breathe jazz.”
Since 2019Prices online
Lake Forest, CA · 4 mi from Mission Viejo
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Laguna Niguel School of Music

Laguna Niguel School of Music

5.0 34 reviews
“Dennis has a great innate ability to teach kids with calmness and yet discipline that is required for children.”
Since 2023Prices online
Laguna Niguel, CA · 6 mi from Mission Viejo
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Why these companies made our list

What students and parents say about studios near Mission Viejo

  • “I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to improve themselves as a guitarist.” — from a review of Hamrock Music
  • “Pat Hurley is a great guitar teacher! I have been taking lessons for about two years with Pat and he is not only super patient and supportive, but encourages you to play songs that you enjoy listening to.” — from a review of Pat Hurley Guitar Lessons of South Orange County
  • “Los Rios provides so many learning opportunities for our daughter - professional performances, seminars, songwriting classes, recording in addition to vocal and guitar instruction.” — from a review of Los Rios Rock School
  • “I must say, I am pleased with the way I have improved as a guitarist under Keith's instruction.” — from a review of South County Studios
  • “Mark is an outstanding and knowledgeable guitar teacher with years of experience.” — from a review of Hamrock Music

Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.

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