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New Mozart School of Music
- Learn
- Know
- Education
“They have wonderful teachers and it makes it so much easier as a parent to find a good personality for each of your children since they have so many teachers.”
Best Guitar Lessons near Palo Alto, CA
2 of these studios are based in Palo Alto; the others serve Palo Alto from towns including San Jose (18 mi), Sunnyvale (7 mi) and Santa Clara (10 mi).
21 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Silicon Valley Boychoir
- Learning
- Singing
- Boys
“My son has really enjoyed learning to use his voice as an instrument, and has a great time making great music in a friendly environment with other boys and patient voice instructors.”
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First Movement Music Academy
- Design
- Games
- Violin
“As he's a transfer student which means he started one year later than his classmates, we signed him up for private tutoring lessons at First Movement Academy.”
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Veksler Academy of Music & Dance
“My daughter has been attending her class for more than a year and half now and enjoys the way she teaches and encourages to dance better and in rhythm.”
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Myriad Music School & Dance Academy
“They absolutely love their private and mini flute lessons and are always eager to practice, which speaks volumes about Teacher Chelsea's teaching style and approach.”
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Trio School of Music
- Metronome
- Videos
- Bells
“When we first met with her, I didn't think my daughter would want to take lessons with her, as she seemed strict and determined in reaching the goals she sets up.”
This page holds the 24 guitar studios on file for Palo Alto, 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: Palo Alto, CA
The 24 studios on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,112 reviews; 6 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 professionalism (94%), quality (81%) and communication (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient" and "skills". 21 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 21 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. Among the 7 with a price level on file, the most common level is "average". We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 19 publish a contact page and 19 list a public email. 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 Palo Alto teach on Saturdays?
21 of the 24 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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The California Conservatory of Music
- Patience
- Violin
- Musicians
“We are fans of the treasure/rewards incentives- now my son doesn't need them but when he was first starting out the external rewards were motivating for him to continue practicing.”
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The Music Place
- Patient
“Excellent teachers have a way of taking difficult concepts and breaking them down so even kids as young as 2 or 3 years old can learn in a fun way and feel successful.”
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Avloni Academy of Music
- Music Theory
- Skills
- Guild
“His teacher Umida Avloni and the school did not only train him musically, technically during the music study, but also motivated him to love music from the bottom of his heart.”
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Silicon Valley Second School
“With Natalya, my daughter learned that music is not only art where you can play beautiful pieces, but it is also a very structured science which takes years and patience to master.”
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Darrell Leffler Academy of Music
“Darrell's and his team's creativity and hard work allowed the kids to continue to play and learn music during such a difficult and unprecedented time.”
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Willow Glen Music School
- Musician
- Parents
- Guitar
“She is able to tailor her lessons to my child's needs, which sometimes requires flexibility on her part to make changes to her lesson plans on the spot.”
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Joann C. Chang Studios
- Warm-up
- Breath
- Resources
“More importantly, Joann cares about her students and is willing to offer me a listening ear and additional solutions and resources to conquer my other life problems .”
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Keith Holland Guitars
- Neck
- Sound
“I took my Tad Adachi classical guitar that I've owned since 1978 (yes it's my baby) to the guys over at the guitar hospital after reading their reviews.”
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Almaden School of Music & Art
- Guitar
- Students
- Drums
“My son is very Young and I needed to try out some lessons before committing and the school worked with me through the process of trying out multiple teachers, who were all fantastic in their own league, but I was looking for a non traditional learnin...”
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Opus11 School of Music
“The school offers classes of so many instruments, so at the recital you can see all kinds of ensembles from the obvious ones like piano+violin, piano+guitar, guitar+guitar to less obvious ones like piano+dancing.”
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Musicians Mobile
- Songs
- Play
- To Learn
“Avi has been teaching my daughter fir over a year, he is a very skilled and professional teacher, able to get her excited and motivated ( which is not easy).”
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C & L Music
- Price
- Teachers
- Rentals
“Also couple of time the instrument had issues with soldering(which used to happen in the rentals, as they are not brand new) the C& L folks fixed it without any charges and sometimes they even replaced the instrument within 24 hours of time.”
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The Guitarist
- Piano
“Thankfully I found The Guitarist - my instructor Richard helped me pick my first guitar and showed me all the basics so I could get started confidently.”
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5 Star School For Music
- Play
- Bass
- Instrument
“They have the best group of instructors (Mark, Karen, Kevin and Cole) and make learning to play guitar, Uk, Bass, Drums and Percussion as well as singing fun/enjoyable.”
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Nina Piano Lessons
- Learning
- Motivated
- Studio
“Nina is very professional and warm, always encouraging my daughter to work hard and we are impressed by the way she teaches piano with disciplines and fun.”
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My Little Conservatory
- Language
- Singing
- Watch
“Since Covid-19, Miss Amelia and all the teachers have been posting updates, following CDC regulations, and uploading videos on Facebook to entertain the children.”
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Tabla Academy
- Happy
- Instrument
- Learn
“He puts effort to make sure that every student has a strong foundation so that each of us have the knowledge and confidence to master the art of playing tabla.”
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Orange Music Studio
- Holiday
- Students
- Band
“I was a student of Gala Yaroshevsky for flute for 7 years, starting from a complete beginner all the way to my final flute CM certification test and beyond.”
Guitar Tutoring Services in Palo Alto, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$82
Maximum cost
$436
National Average
$142
Avg Per Hour Rates
$64
$109
$273
Typical price range is based on 339 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near Palo Alto
- “I can't recommend Richard highly enough - he is a knowledgeable, patient and kind teacher and I always look forward to my guitar lessons every week.” — from a review of The Guitarist
- “My daughter loves playing the guitar. We’ve seen her skills improve day by day, and she looks forward to each lesson.” — from a review of Myriad Music School & Dance Academy
- “Shout out to her amazing instructor, Avi, who has not only given my daughter a comprehensive guitar and music understanding but also helped her to build confidence in herself and her ability.” — from a review of Musicians Mobile
- “I look forward to my weekly sessions as a bumbling new guitarist because I know I’ll learn something new, feel encouraged and have a great time.” — from a review of The California Conservatory of Music
- “Amazing teachers and administrators. My 10-year-old has been taking guitar lessons for 3 years and has had plenty of performing opportunities.” — from a review of Avloni Academy of Music
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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