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The Guitar Aces
“His passion for his students in seen in how well they perform (at recitals qnd other events) and how long they continue to study with him (some students more than 9 years).”
Best Guitar Lessons near Poway, CA
2 of these studios are based in Poway; the others serve Poway from towns including San Diego (12 mi), San Marcos (14 mi) and Santee (9 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 18 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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San Diego Music Academy (Poway)
“My 7 year old grandson is so inspired with his lessons here with Mark and has progressed rapidly in a short time.”
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James Hood Guitar Repair
- Work
- String
- Fret
“James Hood guitar repair came recommended to me by a Temecula guitar repair shop who was going out of business and I'm so glad I followed through and made the drive to San Marcos.”
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Santee Music Academy
- Patient
- Teaching
- Drum
“We have seen great improvement since switching to private lessons, and our kids have grown immensely in their love of playing and dedication to practicing.”
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Short Music Studios
“We are thankful to our daughter's amazing teacher Christoph who is teaching her for last couple of years and her interest in music and instruments have increased to a great extent.”
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San Diego School of Music
“We had experiences with previous violin instructors (not necessarily with SDSM) where my daughter dreads going to class because the instructor made her feel that she is not learning fast enough or good enough.”
This page holds the 24 guitar studios on file for Poway, 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: Poway, CA
The 24 studios on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 872 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (90%), quality (90%) and value (63%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "knowledge" and "patient". 1 is open around the clock; 15 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 1 offers a free trial or consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 18 publish a contact page; 18 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 Poway teach on Saturdays?
18 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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U.S. Music Lessons
“The boys were beginners on the guitar when we started and they have improved so much that now they play in their church band on stage in front of the other middle school students.”
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VIP School of Music
- Play
- Son
- Piano
“I am so happy with everyone at the VIP School of Music, from Maria who is so nice, kind, flexible & diligent to Derek my violin teacher is just awesome so patient & has an great method that is easy to understand even with such difficult instrument, I...”
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Staump Music School
“Incredible teaching methods, I felt confident and comfortable around the teacher and didn't feel the need to shy away and I had no anxiety whatsoever when going and the time before going to drums (witch I would feel normally) and taught me well enou...”
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Leading Note Studios
“My daughter has attended this last year, and I've noticed a difference in her confidence level and her ability to feel positive and happy about herself after every lesson.”
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Madchair Guitar Lessons
- Patient
- Learning
- Tailor
“He thoroughly breaks down every lesson with a heavy emphasis on rhythm and timing, while making each session fun by applying the lessons to a jam where he plays along on the guitar.”
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Muse Academy of Music
- Learning
- Piano
- Songs
“I started taking lessons at Muse Academy because I wanted to learn how to play cello with good technique after years of on-and-off trying with no progress.”
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Bugbyte Studios
- Knowledge
- Singer
- Passion
“She is quite possibly the most giving person I've ever met and when you pair that with the plethora of knowledge she has about music and really just life in general, you get quite possibly the best teacher in San Diego.”
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Music Pillars
“I talked to my daughter about looking at other productions (if anything is even open) but she wants to stay with MP at least until the fall when she goes to high school and she can see what the drama program there is like.”
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Villa Musica
- Teachers
- Classes
- Adults
“What a wonderful place for children and adults to learn music AND be a part of a rich musical community of guitarists, pianists, violinists, cellists, percussionists, clarinetists..”
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La Costa Music Academy
- Voice
- Training
- Art
“Throughout all of my structured lessons I learned about the purpose of singing, important concepts that unlock potential in your voice, anatomy of muscles used for singing, and much more.”
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Carlsbad/San Marcos Guitar Lessons
- Music Theory
- Choice
- Understanding
“I started taking guitar lessons from Nate around 2017 and I started out with little confidence in my guitar playing and minimal knowledge of chords or scales.”
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Musical Experience Learning Center
- Instruments
- Son
“My daughter and I have always felt in trust with both Carmen, her administrator, and with her husband Robert and her children, the teachers, since this is a family business!”
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Sanmarcosmusic.com Music Lessons
- Guitar
“I've taken lessons with him for almost a year now, starting as an absolute beginner, and I am so confident in my ability to play bass guitar and understand music.”
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Vista Music
“Great teachers at an affordable price!”
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Pitch Michael
“My daughter has taken guitar and piano lessons for years with him.”
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Flute Lessons
“He is also clearly knowledgeable on the pieces we play; he is able to make analogies of what certain sections of a piece should sound and feel like.”
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7keys Music
- Musician
- Learning
- Music Teacher
“Crystal is an exceptional educator: our daughter finds new learning experiences to be challenging, and she often feels intensely when facing a new skill she can't easily master.”
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San Elijo Dance & Music Academy
“Excellent teachers, excellent opportunities to dance with professionals, and the care the owners and faculty put into knowing each family that is a part of the studio.”
Guitar Tutoring Services in Poway, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$77
Maximum cost
$409
National Average
$133
Avg Per Hour Rates
$60
$103
$256
Average price range is based on 270 cost profiles
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