Dan Lupo Music
“I've been working with Dan for 7 months now and he's been such a great mentor in music, teaching me piano, guitar, singing, theory and production!”
Best Guitar Lessons near San Rafael, CA
2 of these studios are based in San Rafael; the others serve San Rafael from San Francisco (17 mi) and San Anselmo (3 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Songbird Studios
“He's a great teacher, genuinely cares about your progress and I learned quite a bit about my voice and singing in general from our sessions.”
Balboa Guitars
“He is also a really good guitar teacher & a super nice guy!”
San Francisco Guitar Studio
“One of the things that I appreciate most is that he is able to incorporate other styles of guitar (primarily jazz) while going through classical pieces.”
Guitar Lessons With Joe Deloro
“The comprehensive curriculum leaves me feeling not just like I'm learning to play the guitar, but like I'm learning to be a musician.”
In Harmony Music
“We love In Harmony - everyone is great but for us Teacher Tom is the best!”
This page holds the 10 guitar studios on file for San Rafael, 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 Rafael, CA
The 10 studios on this page are rated from 4.9 to 5.0 across 244 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews. 1 is open around the clock; 6 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. Domain records put 8 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. We have a website on file for all 10 of the studios on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 2 take 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 San Rafael teach on Saturdays?
6 of the 10 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.
Ali Akbar College of Music
“The director and the teachers are very comprehensive, empathetic and patient.”
Bandworks
Creative Spark Guitar Instruction
“His knowledge of guitar playing and music theory as well as his ability to be in tune with the type of music that will engage my son is unparalleled”
Mr. Natural's Music School
“Great teacher, very dedicated and goes the extra mile for you, and teaches in a unique way that is in my opinion better for the enjoyment of learning music”
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