Los Cenzontles Cultural Arts Academy
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Best Guitar Lessons near Richmond, CA
1 of these studios is based in Richmond; the others serve Richmond from towns including San Francisco (14 mi), Alameda (13 mi) and Oakland (13 mi).
11 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Starland School Of Music
“The initial meeting was fun and made me happy about my choice of Starland.”
Dan Lupo Music
“Dan has made me competent at playing piano at a stage-level if I so should choose while also providing me the music theory-knowledge I needed to navigate the Ableton piano roll with ease.”
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I.R. Guitar Lessons
“I am taking electric guitar lessons with Ian, the owner, and he is so knowledgeable about WHY music sounds good.”
Alameda Guitar Lessons
“He's taught her technique, as well as music theory and is currently preparing her for her high school band audition.”
Songbird Studios
“Blake creates a personalized teaching approach that is catered to your learning style - this is something I haven't been able to find with teachers in the past that has hugely contributed to my growth.”
This page holds the 15 guitar studios on file for Richmond, 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: Richmond, CA
The 15 studios on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 519 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "knowledge" and "patient". 11 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. Domain records put 10 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 14 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 Richmond teach on Saturdays?
11 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.
Little Mission Studio
“Claire is a wonderful teacher and the space is clean, warm and inviting.”
Golden Key Piano School
“The teachers here are all accomplished musicians that are very passionate about not just instructing children on how to play piano but teaching kids musical expression, appreciation and performance.”
San Francisco Guitar Studio
“I've known Mark for over 25 years and can attest to his artistry and teaching.”
Guitar Lessons With Jay Skyler
“He has developed his curriculum through years of teaching and I can speak from experience IT WORKS.”
Guitar Lessons With Joe Deloro
“His lesson plans are built to develop all areas of your learning the guitar, and he gives out extremely helpful handouts and homework.”
Wayne's Music Studio
“She loved her lessons, stayed consistent in practice thanks to Wayne using music she likes and chooses, and most important, she learned so much!”
Nurture Music School
“He is the most special, caring, talented person we have met in recent years - we are so thankful to him for sharing his love and gift for music with us.”
Nicco Tyson's Harmonica
“I was excited to recommend him to a friend who's been seeing him for some time now, and now I am recommending him to you, world.”
In Harmony Music
“Justine and crew are absolutely fantastic - we signed up for back to back classes and Lanie did our 1-year olds birthday party.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near Richmond
- “I can't recommend Joe more highly if you want to make progress on guitar.” — from a review of Guitar Lessons With Joe Deloro
- “Milan is a wonderful music teacher. His personalized approach has significantly improved my daughter's guitar skills, and we appreciate his dedication.” — from a review of Dan Lupo Music
- “Ian is one of the best guitar teachers out there, he is very well schooled and is a very patient teacher.” — from a review of I.R. Guitar Lessons
- “I have certainly experienced higher musical consciousness. No matter at what level someone is at, I would recommend Joe to anyone who would want to grow musically through guitar.” — from a review of Guitar Lessons With Joe Deloro
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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