Music Academy of the West
“Great experience listening to the talented musicians play music surrounded by candles.”
Best Guitar Lessons in Santa Barbara, CA
10 studios listed · 5 in Santa Barbara · 1 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 6 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Santa Barbara Drum Lab
“( Boz Scaggs, Ricky Martin, Michael Jackson, Kenny Loggins, Macy Gray, Beyonc'e, ) Berry and i have been friends for more then 25 years, This brother is a GREAT drum instructor no matter what level you are .”
Good Times Guitar
Wildwood Home For the Arts
Tompeet's School Of Music
Drum Lessons in Ventura. Austin Wrinkle
“I learned a lot from Austin, his lessons broke drumming down into simple steps and followed a logical progression which he suits to meet the experience level of his students.”
This page holds the 10 guitar studios on file for Santa Barbara, 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: Santa Barbara, CA
5 of the 10 studios we list are based in Santa Barbara; the other 5 serve Santa Barbara from Ventura (26 mi), Ojai (25 mi) and Solvang (27 mi). 6 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.8 to 5.0 across 234 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews. 1 is open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 25 years. We have a website on file for all 10 of the studios on this page; 5 publish a contact page; 8 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 Santa Barbara review well?
Ratings of four and a half or more show on 6 of the 10 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.
Guitar Lessons Santa Barbara
“Robbie harnesses a child's interest in playing by tailoring the music and lessons specifically to each student, while drawing on his deep knowledge of music theory and practice to teach underlying concepts in an engaging way.”
Schickville Music Services
“Taught me many wonderful lessons in guitar, drums, bass, trumpet, and more.”
Pulse Drumming LLC and Pulse Music Academy
“The store has great owners, experienced instructors, and offers a place to tryout different percussion instruments from all over the world!”
Benjamin Buttner Guitar Lessons and Performance
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