New York Vocal Coaching
““I'm a senior singer (age, not talent 😊) who has worked with many voice teachers in the last 25 years and Kristy Bissell is the best.”
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+
Data verified October 28, 2026
Krowne Vocal School NYC
“Their clear expertise and accessible prompts allowed me to make improvements almost immediately.”
New York Guitar Academy
“He is very patient and helpful, he sees your weaknesses and tries to work on them from the more basic concepts, he shows you different methods and is willing to explain as many times as needed.”
New York City Guitar School
“Not only she had fun playing in the band , she progressed as a guitar player and learned new techniques and song writing skills .”
Riverside Music Studios
“His words are almost always on point regarding my daughter's weak aspects, and he demonstrates how to improve through his own playing.”
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Harlem School of the Arts
“The kids are motivated , skilled and happy to be together .”
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
“Amazing faculty/fellow musicians/ambiance @NYJW Summer Workshop in Tuscany.”
West Amadeus Music Studio
“Shay is an excellent teacher - patient, kind, and encouraging, while also making sure my child stays on track so progress is made.”
NYC Violin Studio
“We learnt songs of multiple styles and the teacher made it fun and engaging.”
Tribeca Music Studio
“My progress has been steady, so much so that a professional musician recently told me that my growth at the keyboard was “fantastic” over the past year.”
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Music Together
“The teachers have wonderful musicality and really let the little ones express themselves.”
Tone Academy of Music
“All the members that come to our gym deeply recommend Tone of Academy and Jenny Shaw for her amazing teaching!”
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Greenwich House Music School
“A great no frills place to hear music with people who want to listen.”
Manhattan Guitar Institute
“Andrew is such an enthusiastic and patient teacher, he's broken down guitar into a thoughtful curriculum that's clear and intuitive.”
Soyulla Artists
“My teacher, a Juliard trained musician, is terrific - not only does he have a wonderful teaching style and unlimited patience for a beginner like me but I feel I have been able to absorb some of his passion for music.”
Fretted Instruments School
“These are my first guitar lessons on zoom and I am extremely happy with Jack's teaching method.”
Craig Klonowski Music Services
“Craig is an excellent bassist and has an incredible knowledge of music and fun way of breaking down concepts to teach”
Willan Academy of Music
“Our 4 year old daughter started last November (she was still 3 by then) and now plays a good number of pieces such as "Lightly Row", "Song of the wind", "May Song" and "Twinkle" with impeccable technique.”
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Sound Collective
“One of the finest places for musicians, creatives, and music entrepreneurs - Top Class”
Guseva's Music School
“She is an awesome teacher, very professional, with warm and kind personality; I highly recommend her for everyone who wants to learn piano.”
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