Best Guitar Lessons near New Brunswick, NJ

None of these studios is based in New Brunswick; they work from New York, NY (31 mi), East Brunswick (4 mi) and North Brunswick Township (4 mi).

10 studios listed · 8 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 25, 2026

New York Guitar Academy

New York Guitar Academy

5.0 50 reviews
“I have been learning flamenco with Elysa for more than a year, patient teacher and amazing guitar player.”
Online lessonsSince 2012
New York, NY · 31 mi from New Brunswick
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New York City Guitar School

New York City Guitar School

5.0 49 reviews
“The school provides outstanding courses and private lessons all year-round, and they offer one of the best Summer and Spring break camps in NYC for kids and teens.”
Since 2015Below average prices
New York, NY · 31 mi from New Brunswick
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Octopus Music School

Octopus Music School

4.9 46 reviews
“Not only he try to motivate and encourage my son,but also shares his works and collections of C Ds with him, from that side, you won't not only think of him as the teacher but a true artist.”
Trial classAges 6–9Since 2018
North Brunswick Township, NJ · 4 mi from New Brunswick
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Tribeca Music Studio

Tribeca Music Studio

5.0 25 reviews
“She has a big experience in teaching and totally adapt herself for the needs of the students, in addition of being an extraordinary pleasant person.”
Since 2009
New York, NY · 31 mi from New Brunswick
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Music Notes Academy

Music Notes Academy

4.8 24 reviews
“You cannot compare the great quality of instruction this academy has to others, they are simply the best!”
Since 2006
East Brunswick, NJ · 4 mi from New Brunswick
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Tone Academy of Music

Tone Academy of Music

5.0 11 reviews
“Tone Academy's founder and director Jenny Murphy, with her extraordinary connection with children and music, years of Suzuki experience and strong credentials, has led Tone and its talented teachers and staff to become an invaluable part of our community and significant influence on the musical development for our children (and also their parents!”
Trial classFrom $75/class15+ yearsOnline lessons
New York, NY · 31 mi from New Brunswick
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This page holds the 10 guitar studios on file for New Brunswick, NJ. 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: New Brunswick, NJ

The 10 studios on this page are rated from 4.8 to 5.0 across 555 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "community", "knowledge" and "skills". 7 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 54 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the studios on this page; 7 publish a contact page; all 10 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.

Which guitar studios listed for New Brunswick review well?

Ratings of four and a half or more show on all 10 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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Greenwich House Music School

Greenwich House Music School

4.8 14 reviews
“Greenwich House Music School is a beautifully inspiring and affordable space with easy going and caring staff.”
Since 1998
New York, NY · 31 mi from New Brunswick
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Manhattan Guitar Institute

Manhattan Guitar Institute

5.0 13 reviews
“He's helped me deepen my understanding of music theory and arrangements, which in turn have helped me compose my own pieces, as well as develop many techniques and styles of music.”
Online lessonsSince 2021
New York, NY · 31 mi from New Brunswick
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Fretted Instruments School

Fretted Instruments School

5.0 14 reviews
“I have taken lessons with Jack on guitar and banjo for just over a year now, and the last 5 months over zoom have been great.”
Since 1972
New York, NY · 31 mi from New Brunswick
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Sound Collective

Sound Collective

5.0 12 reviews
“If you want to learn an instrument, production, D Jing, or anything related with music and music business Sound Collective is the place!”
Online lessonsSince 2012
New York, NY · 31 mi from New Brunswick
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Why these companies made our list

What students and parents say about studios near New Brunswick

  • “Andrew is a fantastic teacher. Not only has he taught my son how to play guitar, but he has made it fun for him and built his confidence in the process.” — from a review of Manhattan Guitar Institute
  • “I feel the lessons move at a pace I am comfortable with and I'm always learning new things even after many years of playing guitar.” — from a review of New York Guitar Academy
  • “My guitar playing has noticeably improved since I started there, and I learned things I would never have learned on my own.” — from a review of New York City Guitar School
  • “Just a positive experience all around. I'd highly recommend this place to anyone who is serious about learning guitar.” — from a review of New York Guitar Academy

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