Best Guitar Lessons in New York, NY
20 studios listed · all 20 in New York · 1 open 24/7 · 16 open weekends · all 20 rated 4.5+
Krowne Vocal School NYC
New York Guitar Academy
New York City Guitar School
Riverside Music Studios
Harlem School of the Arts
This page holds the 20 guitar studios on file for New York, NY. 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 York, NY
All 20 studios we list here are in New York itself. We have 57 studios in New York on file; this page shows the highest-rated 20. The studios on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 788 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise quality (100%), professionalism (97%) and communication (93%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "confidence" and "knowledge". 1 is open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 13 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 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 20 of the studios on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 18 list a public email and 4 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.
Is this everyone teaching guitar around New York?
No. Private teachers who work only from home often carry no listing at all, so a shop notice board is still worth a look.
New York Jazz Workshop
West Amadeus Music Studio
NYC Violin Studio
Tribeca Music Studio
Music Together
Tone Academy of Music
Greenwich House Music School
Manhattan Guitar Institute
Soyulla Artists
Fretted Instruments School
Craig Klonowski Music Services
Willan Academy of Music
Sound Collective
Guseva's Music School
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in New York
- “My son has been studying guitar for the last year with Kenji, and it has been a true highlight of each week.” — from a review of Willan Academy of Music
- “Thoroughly enjoy the lessons and has greatly improved my skills and understanding of both guitar and music in general.” — from a review of New York Guitar Academy
- “I highly recommend anyone who wants to start or be better at guitar to come here and learn.” — from a review of New York City Guitar School
- “I have been learning flamenco with Elysa for more than a year, patient teacher and amazing guitar player.” — from a review of New York Guitar Academy
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.



