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Elena Volkova Piano Studio
“I brought sheet music to her and she's more than happy to teach me!”
Best Guitar Lessons near Salinas, CA
2 of these studios are based in Salinas; the others serve Salinas from towns including Santa Cruz (30 mi), San Jose (44 mi) and Pacific Grove (17 mi).
17 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Samz School of Music
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Kurt Heisig Music
- Reeds
- Lessons
“Steve Adelstein is perhaps the finest oboe player of all time, major symphony soloist, auditioned the Fullbright Scholars, Professor Emeritus of Berkeley College of Music, etc.”
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Dennis Murphy School of Music
“My kids loved the lessons from her.”
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Mr O'S Music Academy of the Arts
“Mr O was and is a Legend.”
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Be Natural Music
- Guitar
- Songs
- Jazz
“I have really enjoyed how professional Be Natural is, and interested my son has been in taking part in a real band experience where they get to play current songs that he is interested in learning.”
This page holds the 24 guitar studios on file for Salinas, 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: Salinas, CA
23 of the 24 studios on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 338 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient" and "skills". 17 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. Domain records put 17 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 21 of the studios on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 18 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.
Do guitar studios listed for Salinas teach on Saturdays?
17 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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Santa Cruz Guitar School
- Self Taught
- Players
- Confidence
“The thing that I love most about this school is that unlike in other places he really has a lot of equipment to mess around on and he will teach you all about the different amps, pedals and effects.”
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Vasilevich Guitar Lessons
- Student
- Art
“He places a really good emphasis on technique and foundation and has a really welcoming and easy-going affect that makes being a student very comfortable.”
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Dominic Camany Music Academy
- Students
- Learning
- Piano
“It is difficult finding teachers who can relate to students and bring out the best in them, very grateful I am for Dominic Camany Music and Aaron, the drum teacher.”
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Ken Arconti Guitar Lessons
“Patient, direct and attentive with a sincere passion to share his knowledge.”
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Rivendell Music Academy
- Play
- Music Teacher
- Piano
“My sons are enthusiastic about their respective instruments - frequently practicing without me needing to remind them.”
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Santa Cruz Music Academy
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Laurel Thomsen
- Play
- Wedding
“During school, my child sometimes would avoid practicing, but once she started with Laurel she was more interested in practicing the music Laurel chose.”
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Talmon Owens Music
- Songs
- Playing
- Learning
“He evaluates your level of playing, listens to what you would like to learn and creates a lesson plan to fit your goals and helps make it enjoyable by incorporating ideas that will help or songs/artists that you like to help bring things together for...”
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Anthony Demers Guitar Lessons
“Anthony is an amazing guitar teacher!”
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Flamenco Romántico Academy of Gypsy Flamenco Arts
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The Music Place
- Patient
“Excellent teachers have a way of taking difficult concepts and breaking them down so even kids as young as 2 or 3 years old can learn in a fun way and feel successful.”
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Avloni Academy of Music
- Tests
- Students
- Guild
“It is a great music school with experienced teachers who are always capable tailoring the classes per each kid's interest and strength, keeping them challenged without being overly frustrated.”
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Silicon Valley Second School
“With Natalya, my daughter learned that music is not only art where you can play beautiful pieces, but it is also a very structured science which takes years and patience to master.”
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Willow Glen Music School
- Voice
- Guitar
- Learning
“WGMS was able to quickly adapt to the pandemic with online classes and left it open for parents to decide to attend online or in-person once the option was available.”
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Keith Holland Guitars
- Neck
- Sound
“I took my Tad Adachi classical guitar that I've owned since 1978 (yes it's my baby) to the guys over at the guitar hospital after reading their reviews.”
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Almaden School of Music & Art
- Guitar
- Students
- Piano
“My son is very Young and I needed to try out some lessons before committing and the school worked with me through the process of trying out multiple teachers, who were all fantastic in their own league, but I was looking for a non traditional learnin...”
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Opus11 School of Music
“The school offers classes of so many instruments, so at the recital you can see all kinds of ensembles from the obvious ones like piano+violin, piano+guitar, guitar+guitar to less obvious ones like piano+dancing.”
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Musicians Mobile
- Drums
- Piano
- To Learn
“Monica, Nate, and Steve have been terrific and I can't thank them enough for unlocking the mysteries of my drum kit and providing me a a new hobby that will bring me enjoyment for the rest of my life.”
Guitar Tutoring Services in Salinas, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$91
Maximum cost
$482
National Average
$157
Avg Per Hour Rates
$70
$121
$302
Typical price range is based on 334 cost profiles
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