Rochester Academy of Music & Arts
“Brigid is also extremely kind and they also are very flexible for rescheduling and whatnot.”
Best Guitar Lessons in Rochester, NY
12 studios listed · 9 in Rochester · 10 open weekends · all 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Rochester's School of Guitar
“My son has been attending their music school for nearly a year and has truly enjoyed his lessons there.”
Miller School of Music
“I can't believe what incredible patience David has shown and his dedication is keeping my grandson engaged and interested.”
Aria's School of Music & Art
“My son has been taking guitar lessons from Chris for @ 6mths and he is an excellent teacher and mentor.”
Music Together Flower City
“Chelsea makes class so much fun and it is obvious how much she enjoys what she does.”
Kanack School of Musical Artistry
“I did not know about this music school until 3 yrs ago and it is so near from my house, no problem with parking unlike hochstein and eastman, and the teachers are from RPO and eastman.”
This page holds the 12 guitar studios on file for Rochester, NY. 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: Rochester, NY
9 of the 12 studios we list are based in Rochester; the other 3 serve Rochester from Pittsford (8 mi) and Penfield (8 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 301 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. 10 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 51 years. We have a website on file for all 12 of the studios on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 1 takes 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.
Which guitar studios listed for Rochester review well?
Ratings of four and a half or more show on all 12 cards here. Read what the reviews say rather than the number: for lessons, the useful comments are about whether the teacher turns up on time and explains what the student is working on.
Bruce Music & Theatre Academy
“Great place for musicians of all ages.”
Barford Piano Studio
“She is always on time (with lessons in person and virtual), she always has a big smile on her face with an uplifting personality.”
Susan's Music School
“In just 6 months, Susan was able to teach me more than I had ever learned from others, because she taught me something that I should have learned from day one: technique”
Northfield Music
“Ordered online and the store owner was highly responsive to any questions I had.”
Fret & Bow Music Academy
“She did a fantastic job preparing the boys for Solo Festival and All-County, and the academy recitals offer great performance opportunities.”
Canalside Music Together
“Michelle Wagner is a modern saint, and this whole school is community embodied.”
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