The Music Place
“His teacher, Mr Brendan is super patient and excellent in creating loving environment for kids to get engaged in the class.”
Best Guitar Lessons in San Jose, CA
19 studios listed · all 19 in San Jose · 17 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Willow Glen Music School
“She is able to tailor her lessons to my child's needs, which sometimes requires flexibility on her part to make changes to her lesson plans on the spot.”
Almaden School of Music & Art
“The teachers have been really kind, caring and seem honestly devoted to helping young students learn and progress.”
My Little Conservatory
“What made it truly special was that the classes did not just teach music—they also wove in social/emotional, language, gross and fine motor skills…what more could you ask”
CB Perkins Guitar Shop
“Kent perkins is a skill professional of guitars ,I trust him completely.”
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Orange Music Studio
“The administration is very flexible, they managed to coordinate my kids lessons at the same day and time, which was very helpful for me.”
This page holds the 19 guitar studios on file for San Jose, 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 Jose, CA
All 19 studios we list here are in San Jose itself. We have 35 studios in San Jose on file; this page shows the highest-rated 19. The studios on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 271 reviews; 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. 17 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. Domain records put 12 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; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 19 of the studios on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 2 take 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 Jose?
No. Private teachers who work only from home often carry no listing at all, so a shop notice board is still worth a look.
Raaga School of Music (Carnatic Vocal
“My son hasbeen taking Carnatic Flute lessons here and really enjoys his classes.”
Milpitas Guitar Lessons With Phil Johnson
“Additionally, his lessons include tips on *how to learn* and develop a disciplined practice routine, which is key to becoming better at the guitar!”
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Vibrant Valley Music Studio
“With the Piano Safari method they are learning all aspects of musicianship, including the theory, technique and artistic interpretation of the songs.”
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Amir School of Music
“He eagerly shares his knowledge with his students and covers many different topics in the course of his classes including theory of music, techniques, rhythms, etc.”
Chromatic Music Academy
“The instructor is not only talented and knowledgeable but also exceptionally patient and kind, making each lesson enjoyable and rewarding for my son.”
Berryessa Music School (Formerly ATG Music School)
“Under the careful guidance of Ms Yaoyao， my son has made great progress and enjoys playing the violin.”
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East West Music and Dance
“She has grown to learn and love more than one form of dance and they slowly but surely inculcate the love of dance in their students and without any pressure.”
Evergreen Studio Music & the Arts
Showcase Music Institute
“You feel at home there, it's a very unique place with a vibe and energy that you can't reproduce in a chain store, it is truly one of a kind.”
Michael Braun
“Mike has been great in patience and tactical in teaching our child for a consistent progression on control of strings and finger movements for almost last couple of years.”
The Rhythm Academy of San Jose
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Legato Music School
Junyfore Music in San Jose
“Junyfore Music has great instructors for music and art.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in San Jose
- “Mike was exactly what I needed! He is very patient and I’ve grown a lot as a guitar player and musician under his instruction.” — from a review of Michael Braun
- “Kent is a great guy and the work he did on my guitar is top notch.” — from a review of CB Perkins Guitar Shop
- “Nice teachers, my daughter had a lot of fun attending the guitar classes there.” — from a review of Almaden School of Music & Art
- “I have found Phil very methodical and very professional as a guitar instructor.” — from a review of Milpitas Guitar Lessons With Phil Johnson
- “Phil is a highly skilled guitar instructor with an effective teaching methodology.” — from a review of Milpitas Guitar Lessons With Phil Johnson
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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