Best Guitar Lessons near Palo Alto, CA

2 of these studios are based in Palo Alto; the others serve Palo Alto from towns including Sunnyvale (7 mi), San Jose (18 mi) and Mountain View (4 mi).

12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

New Mozart School of Music

New Mozart School of Music

4.9 71 reviews
“Over the year, we watched our daughter grow from learning basic piano skills to playing increasingly challenging pieces, performing in recitals, composing her own little piece, and most importantly, developing a genuine love for music.”
Trial class $30Coupons & offersAges 3–10Online lessonsSince 1989
2100 El Camino Real Ste c
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Silicon Valley Boychoir

Silicon Valley Boychoir

4.9 5 reviews
“We've had our son in the Silicon Valley Boychoir for the past 7 years, starting in 2nd grade, and it's been one of the most meaningful activities he's participated in.”
Ages 7–14Since 2010Prices online
Inside, Grace Lutheran Church, 3149 Waverley St
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First Movement Music Academy

First Movement Music Academy

5.0 59 reviews
“Ms Maureen is very methodical and takes a lot of interest in the student's performance.”
Coupons & offersSince 2010
Sunnyvale, CA · 7 mi from Palo Alto
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Veksler Academy of Music & Dance

Veksler Academy of Music & Dance

4.9 128 reviews
“What I appreciate most is how much she genuinely enjoys his lessons—she looks forward to class every week and always leaves feeling happy and encouraged.”
Ages 3–5Since 2008BBB accreditedAverage prices
Sunnyvale, CA · 7 mi from Palo Alto
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The California Conservatory of Music

The California Conservatory of Music

4.9 57 reviews
“She is so patient, encouraging, and makes learning fun for young kids.”
Free trial classSince 2011Online lessonsAverage prices
Sunnyvale, CA · 7 mi from Palo Alto
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Silicon Valley Second School

Silicon Valley Second School

4.6 17 reviews
“The music choices have been great and challenging enough to push my daughter into higher levels of learning while still having a good time”
Trial classFrom $55/classAges 4 and upSince 2008
Sunnyvale, CA · 7 mi from Palo Alto
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This page holds the 15 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 15 studios on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 845 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient" and "skills". 12 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 2 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 Palo Alto teach on Saturdays?

12 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.

Avloni Academy of Music

Avloni Academy of Music

4.9 48 reviews
“My son's teacher Ms Marina is really passionate and caring about her students.”
Trial classAges 4 and upSince 1998
Saratoga, CA · 11 mi from Palo Alto
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Joann C. Chang Studios

Joann C. Chang Studios

4.8 41 reviews
“In the 3 months I've taken lessons, people around me have been really surprised that I've improved this much and I feel a lot less strain when singing.”
Trial classFrom $275/moAges 18 and upOnline lessonsSince 2009
Mountain View, CA · 4 mi from Palo Alto
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Amir School of Music

Amir School of Music

5.0 40 reviews
“Thanks to Amir's classes, learning music become something I genuinely look forward to.”
Online lessons400+ students taughtSince 2007
San Jose, CA · 18 mi from Palo Alto
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5 Star School For Music

5 Star School For Music

4.8 30 reviews
“They were very patient with him and let him take his time, he ended up really liking the drums”
Since 1987
Sunnyvale, CA · 7 mi from Palo Alto
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MTS Studios

MTS Studios

5.0 33 reviews
“I really love the approach of letting the student's choose which music to learn as it keeps the lessons fun and interesting for them.”
Since 2011
Sunnyvale, CA · 7 mi from Palo Alto
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Opus11 School of Music

Opus11 School of Music

4.5 16 reviews
“The experience has been nothing short of fantastic, Opus11 has great teachers and very accommodating for adult learners as well.”
Trial classFrom $300/moAges 4–12Since 2015
Campbell, CA · 13 mi from Palo Alto
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Orange Music Studio

Orange Music Studio

5.0 19 reviews
“We are extremely thankful to Gala for creating an environment of learning and fun with music.”
Free trial class10% offFrom $230/moSince 2005Family-owned
San Jose, CA · 18 mi from Palo Alto
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The Guitarist

The Guitarist

5.0 18 reviews
“He's an awesome teacher and all my 3 kids play very well now.”
Since 2016Average pricesPrices online
Santa Clara, CA · 10 mi from Palo Alto
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East West Music and Dance

East West Music and Dance

5.0 22 reviews
“She has grown to learn and love more than one form of dance and they slowly but surely inculcate the love of dance in their students and without any pressure.”
Trial classFrom $236/moSince 1978
San Jose, CA · 18 mi from Palo Alto
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