San Diego School of Music
“My first and second have Alec and Ben and they've been doing a great job keeping my kids engaged and having fun learning piano!”
Best Guitar Lessons in San Diego, CA
15 studios listed · all 15 in San Diego · 12 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Short Music Studios
“Cristoph has been a key player to keep my kiddo playing piano.”
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U.S. Music Lessons
“They love to come to their lessons, and they both have made a lot of progress!”
Madchair Guitar Lessons
“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
“My son feels comfortable and is enjoying his lessons which says a lot for such an active child.”
Bugbyte Studios
“But what she taught me on day one would change me forever- she taught me that my own misconceptions were my biggest obstacle; that I was aiming far too low in my aspirations.”
This page holds the 15 guitar studios on file for San Diego, 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: San Diego, CA
All 15 studios we list here are in San Diego itself. We have 23 studios in San Diego on file; this page shows the highest-rated 15. 14 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.5 to 5.0 across 339 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "atmosphere" and "knowledge". 11 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 20 years. We have a website on file for 14 of the studios on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
Is this everyone teaching guitar around San Diego?
No. Private teachers who work only from home often carry no listing at all, so a shop notice board is still worth a look.
Music Pillars
“If you are looking for your child to have the opportunity to learn multiple instruments, have singing lessons, be in kid band, AND do musical theatre, Music Pillars can provide it all.”
Villa Musica
“The tuition is reasonable and the institute is dedicated to the students.”
Anna Mat's Music
“She really helps me grow my skills at my own pace and I have fun at the same time!”
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Songbirds Music
“It is a beautiful way to connect with my precious granddaughter - both in class and as we listen and dance to the music at home.”
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City Heights Music School
“They have accesible prices and scholarships for the community.”
San Diego Flute Academy
“I have known the Director for many years, and she is the most dedicated and professional pedagogue, with varied and extremely demanding performance background of Europe and North America.”
Greene Music Education Center
Sullivan Guitar Lesson & Piano Lesson
“People wouldn't teach me and he stepped in and is guiding me to be a better player than I would had never imagined!!!”
The Heart of Rock n Roll- School of Music
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