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Pasadena Music Academy
- Play
- Practice
- Band
“My son Ryan started with 30 min voice lessons with Mr Bradley Goddard, after 3 months he was able to perform on his first ever recital with such confidence.”
Best Guitar Lessons in Pasadena, CA
24 studios listed · 7 in Pasadena · 23 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Hollywood Arts Academy
“Because it is the victorious school”
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K Music Academy
“A wonderful place to learn music!”
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Radiant Music Studio
“The teachers and students here are fantastic!”
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Los Angeles Guitar Academy
- Course
- Learning
- Video Game
“Excellent customer service, purchased some music sheets from them and they were excellent and the service and support was very good when I encountered some issues.”
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South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy
- Learn
“Not only does she possess a tremendous amount of technical knowhow when it comes to singing technique, she really works with her students to establish goals that best suit their needs.”
This page holds the 24 guitar studios on file for Pasadena, 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: Pasadena, CA
7 of the 24 studios we list are based in Pasadena; the other 17 serve Pasadena from towns including Los Angeles (16 mi), South Pasadena (3 mi) and Temple City (6 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 3.7 to 5.0 across 1,371 reviews; 8 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 (87%), communication (77%) and quality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient", "skills" and "knowledge". 22 are open on Saturdays and 19 on Sundays. Domain records put 15 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the studios on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 17 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 Pasadena teach on Saturdays?
23 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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Martikyan Music Center
“The moment you step in, you find yourself in a different world, world of music and harmony.”
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Guitar Instruction-Roark's
“We've been with him for more than three years and now he's giving lessons to our son.”
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Pasadena Piano Academy
“She tries to push her students to the fullest extent for them to become better musicians.”
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Hollywood Academy of Music and Arts
- Voice
- Class
- Singing
“I can only speak for the vocal instructors, but the two that I've had, as well as the occasional subs, are all very talented vocalists and incredible instructors (the latter being especially important because being a stellar musician is one thing, bu...”
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Brian Waldron Guitar Lessons
- Chords
- Tailor
- Goals
“We are beyond grateful for what Brian has given our son in such a short amount of time and highly recommend using him if you are looking for a top notch classical guitar teacher.”
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Nomadic Guitar Repairs and Lessons
- Learn
- Tune
- Work
“Here we are a year later and I am still taking weekly lessons, my playing has improved drastically, and music theory is no longer the impenetrable mystery it once was.”
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Los Angeles Guitar Bass and Drum Lessons
- Studio
- Instrument
- Songs
“My son and daughter, ages 13 and 15, have been studying drums and guitar with him very happily for many months now and are improving by leaps and bounds.”
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Los Angeles Music Teachers
- Solo
- Jazz Improvisation
- Practice
“I take Lessons at the Burbank location and love that there's not a lot of noisy lessons going on at the same time during my lessons like there were at my previous piano school.”
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Arabesque Conservatory Of Music
- Adult
- Son
- Practice
“Practice routines, drills, theory, ear training, mastering songs, composing your own music-all valuable skills that could apply to so many instruments!”
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Bloom School of Music and Dance
- Engaged
- Recital
- Ms. Laura
“Learning music theory doesn't suit my overall vision of myself as an artist, I just need chords and basic understanding of rhythms to support my voice.”
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Louder Now! Music Lessons
- Ukulele
- Understand
- Practice
“Matt has been a great teacher, choosing a broad selection of pieces that challenge me on different axes and introducing tips and tricks along the way.”
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Travis Raab Guitar Lessons
- Musician
- Matter
- Play
“It's a craft to be able to teach someone else your passion with patience and encouragement while adapting to each student, something that Travis does very well.”
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West Adams Guitar and Bass Lessons Los Angeles
- Chords
- To Write
- Guitar Player
“I spent years with various teachers who dragged out my learning experience and Brian has helped me to become a better guitar player within a few months.”
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Monrovia Music Academy
- Student
- Special Needs
- Son
“When I went through a painful personal time and was struggling financially, PMA made sure my kids could continue their lessons until I could get back on my feet.”
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LA Guitar Studio
- Music Theory
- Sensei
- Skills
“10/10 highly recommend for any person learning guitar for the first time or advancing their skills - every lesson including the first day is challenging, productive and fun!”
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Ladybug Music
- 2020
- Skills
- Baby
“The songs are interactive and unique, the instrument inclusion is spaced perfectly to keep the children engaged, and the room is comfortable for the children to roam.”
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Poprock Academy
- Book
- Voiceover
- Audition
“I have taken dance, intro to acting, TV acting, and regardless of what class I take, the people in the classes make me feel very comfortable to try out new things.”
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Opus Music School
- Patient
- Piano
- Instruments
“So far, due to scheduling, my two girls have had a few piano teachers over the last three years, but we've been very happy with all of them because they way they teach and engage with my kids.”
Guitar Tutoring Services in Pasadena, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$90
Maximum cost
$479
National Average
$156
Avg Per Hour Rates
$70
$120
$300
Fair price range is based on 517 cost profiles
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