Eliason School of Music
“We have been doing violin lessons with Chris since August, and piano lessons since October and we love him!”
Best Guitar Lessons in Portland, OR
23 studios listed · all 23 in Portland · 17 open weekends · all 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Rock Dojo: #1 Guitar Lessons For Kids
“Our son has done an after school program and the online course with Rock Dojo and loves it.”
Rose City Guitar Company
“I feel bad that is has taken me this long to write a review as I've been taking lessons for almost a year now, but Samantha has made learning the electric guitar such a fun and rewarding experience.”
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Vesper School of Music
“The quality of the lessons was fantastic, and the school was always very flexible with schedules when needed (like school event conflicts or travel).”
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Voxnorthwest Voice Studio
“Now when I come across a new song and try it out, I can hear myself automatically incorporating the new breathing and visualization techniques that she has been teaching me, and how much my voice has improved.”
Jonathan Barker Guitar Lessons
“He also periodically takes you out of your favorite genre and exposes you to new styles of music (if you're up to it).”
This page holds the 23 guitar studios on file for Portland, OR. 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, OR
All 23 studios we list here are in Portland itself. We have 49 studios in Portland on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The studios on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 692 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (94%) and communication (84%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "patient" and "knowledge". 15 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 23 of the studios on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 20 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 Portland?
No. Private teachers who work only from home often carry no listing at all, so a shop notice board is still worth a look.
Learn Guitar PDX
“Recently had the pleasure of taking in-person guitar lessons with Rick, not only is he a highly skilled musician but also an excellent teacher who genuinely cares about the progress and enjoyment of each student.”
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Portland Guitar Academy
“More than a guitar teacher, you can tell that Jesse has a wisdom for communicating with people that transcends teaching music.”
Montavilla Guitar Studio
“I'm further along than I expected to be, and I feel like Harmon is really listening to my questions and music preferences.”
Milshap Music
“He does not sprint through the material and really recognizes when you need more time on a particular subject.”
Music Together of Portland
“My son loves these interactive, highly social classes!”
Piano Lessons Portland
“Norm is consistent and patient teacher, always working to make our son comfortable and always working to truly know our son as an individual!”
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Kyle Smith Guitar Lessons
“Let me put it this way: if you want a teacher who will quickly discern exactly where you are in skill, experience and discipline with your music, this is your teacher.”
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Backbeat Music Academy
“He is an excellent all-round musician which allows him to create a jam-style environment for the student, so that they feel like they are performing and can freely express themselves without feeling self-conscious about making mistakes.”
Maxime Tanti Guitar Lessons
“He quickly helped fill in some major gaps in my theoretical knowledge and guided me toward new and exciting approaches to improvisation and fretboard understanding.”
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Solomon Guitar Studio
“The highly-qualified instructors create a very inviting and non-intimidating environment perfect for teaching the students.”
Portland Guitar Lessons
“He has been nothing but positive and encouraging and makes the lessons and structure all about what you want out of the lesson instead of, like many other teachers, making it about them.”
Resound NW: A Place To Sing
“It will take me several more lessons before I am ready for another Karaoke experience, but I am certain that working with Nicole will help me have a more pleasant experience singing publicly.”
Lydian Music Studios
“My guitar lessons with Ross Garlow at Lydian music so far have moved me forward with my playing technique and hearing the rhythm of the music we are working on.”
New Verse Guitar & Bass Studio
“I learned a lot about everything from basic technique to music theory and experimental song structures.”
Alberta Street Music School
“Having worked with him in a wide variety of both educational and performance environments throughout the past 14 years I can strongly attest to his skill, ethics, integrity, and knowledge.”
Keys to Life Music School
“Incredibly skilled music teachers and learning experience for all ages!”
Confident Voice Studio
“It's the perfect introduction to music for my 4 year-old!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in Portland
- “I have been learning from Rose City Guitar Company for almost two months and it's been so much more progress than I expected by this time.” — from a review of Rose City Guitar Company
- “I have improved my guitar skills and music theory knowledge more over the last year with Cameron than the previous two years with two different instructors.” — from a review of New Verse Guitar & Bass Studio
- “I would highly recommend Rick to any guitarist with goals for any style and starting at any level!” — from a review of Learn Guitar PDX
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