Buckdancer's Choice Music Co.
“Bought a Martin SC 23 and when i was properly set up i knew it was the only acoustic guitar i'd need.”
Best Guitar Lessons in Portland, ME
12 studios listed · 5 in Portland · 3 open weekends · 7 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Midcoast School of Music
“What I love about the teaching practices of the school is the students have the opportunity of apply what they learn in their lessons to real life situations.”
Gregoire Pearce
“He loves celebrating your successes and tailors your lessons to what will be fun and how to get the most out of you as a musician.”
Portland Conservatory of Music
“The Portland Conservatory of Music is a fabulous place and wonderful organization.”
Maine Academy of Modern Music
“There are so many positive aspects of MAMM, but I think the coolest thing has been the access MAMM provides for kids to play on some of the best stages in Portland.”
Nathan Kolosko Guitar Lessons
“In addition, he inspired students to connect lessons learned in the studio to their own lives.”
This page holds the 12 guitar studios on file for Portland, ME. 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: Portland, ME
5 of the 12 studios we list are based in Portland; the other 7 serve Portland from towns including South Portland (3 mi), Falmouth (5 mi) and Westbrook (5 mi). 9 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 162 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 7 are rated 4.5 or higher. 3 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. Domain records put 9 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1995. We have a website on file for 11 of the studios on this page; 8 publish a contact page and 10 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 Portland teach on Saturdays?
3 of the 12 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.
Callaghan Music
Stone Coast Music
“She presents challenging pieces to help with the development of skill but also balances with individual choices to apply new skills while maintaining a student's passion and interest.”
Gorham School of Music
“Friendly folks and lots of opportunities for individual instruction on many different instruments, as well as small groups.”
Studio B
Maine In-Home Music Lessons
April's Music Garden
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