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Rochester Academy of Music & Arts
“They have been perfectly paired with their instructors and everyone, from their teachers to Brigid, the school's director, takes a vested interest in their success.”
Best Guitar Lessons in Rochester, NY
21 studios listed · 10 in Rochester · 1 open 24/7 · 13 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
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Rochester's School of Guitar
- Play
- Songs
- Know
“I highly recommend the Rochester School of Guitar to those either looking to learn guitar for the first time or picking it up again after a long hiatus.”
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Miller School of Music
- Practice
- Learning
- Know
“I especially appreciate his knowledge of the theory and practical aspects of playing guitar and writing music, which has allowed me to write my own songs.”
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Aria's School of Music & Art
- Coffee
“My son has been taking guitar lessons from Chris for @ 6mths and he is an excellent teacher and mentor.”
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Music Together Flower City
- Confidence
- Environment
- Parents
“We started going with our daughter when she was 5 months old and it was amazing to watch her interact differently in class each week as she reached new developmental milestones.”
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Kanack School of Musical Artistry
“They adapted with a remote-style learning the past year due to the pandemic but is now accommodating in-person teaching.”
This page holds the 21 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
10 of the 21 studios we list are based in Rochester; the other 11 serve Rochester from towns including Pittsford (8 mi), Buffalo (65 mi) and Penfield (8 mi). 18 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.4 to 5.0 across 305 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient", "skills" and "atmosphere". 1 is open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 51 years. We have a website on file for 19 of the studios on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 11 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 17 of the 21 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.
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Bruce Music & Theatre Academy
“I am amazed each and every time I am there!”
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Barford Piano Studio
“Sarah teaches both my 7-year old daughter and 11-year old son and I love how much progress they have both made with Sarah as their teacher.”
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Susan's Music School
“When my husband observed Susan's class at the Third Street Music School Settlement, he was impressed by how adeptly she managed the adolescent mind; especially her ability to remind students of their responsibilities with a dash of her kind, yet wit...”
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The Rocmusic Collaborative
“In a matter of weeks they are able to introduce a student to music for the 1st time and teach them to read music, play a string instrument, sing based on musical staff notes and learn drumming.”
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Northfield Music
- Couple
- Gear
- Ukuleles
“A very welcoming and caring approach by the owner provided me with very useful suggestions, and my guitar was set up perfectly (before the end of the day!”
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Canalside Music Together
“She provided the right amount of attention, despite our choice to spend the entire classtime in the waiting room due to my son's behavior.”
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Ready 4 Stage Studios
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Fret & Bow Music Academy
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716 Music & More
- Patient
“My daughter has been in the babies class as well as mixed rhythm classes and she absolutely loves it.”
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Suzuki Violinists of Western New York
- Instrument
- Learning
- Classes
“She previously was taking virtual lessons due to the pandemic, which sufficed, but the in-person lessons are fantastic and just what she needed to level up!”
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Real Life Guitar(Tm Pending)
- Patient
“I can't thank him enough for the encouragement that he has given me and keeping interested in the guitar by different styles of music.”
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Music Academy of WNY
- Students and Teachers
- Voice
- Acting
“This place has genuinely been life changing… i have met some of my bestest friends ever here and there is nothing i love more than teaching my students.”
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Voice Lessons With Ari
- Students
- Learning
- Piano
“I have been working with Arielle for almost 6 months now and she is a wonderful vocal coach she gonna gives me the push and motivation I need to become a better singer.”
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The Woodshed Music School
“I've been attending singing lessons here for about a month now, and already I feel like I'm making a lot of progress.”
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Guitar Lessons by Robert Luterek
Guitar Tutoring Services in Rochester, NY Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$92
Maximum cost
$488
National Average
$159
Avg Per Hour Rates
$71
$122
$305
Fair price range is based on 252 cost profiles
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