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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.”
Best Guitar Lessons in Santa Clara, CA
24 studios listed · 5 in Santa Clara · 18 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Be Natural Music
- Guitar
- Performance
- Songs
“It really takes kids from repetitive music lessons and recitals to actual application, by allowing them to be part of a band, write songs and record them.”
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The Guitarist
- Piano
“Thankfully I found The Guitarist - my instructor Richard helped me pick my first guitar and showed me all the basics so I could get started confidently.”
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The Melody Train
- Patient
- Class
- Singing
“She provides children with opportunities to perform at recitals, competitions, auditions and always strives to bring out the best in them at a very young age.”
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Inspire Academy of Music and Arts
- Musical
- Confidence
- Learning
“Inspire offers two recitals a year that provides tremendous boost in learners confidence.”
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Vasilevich Guitar Lessons
- Art
- Student
“He was able to answer all of my questions in a clear and concise manner while making each lesson fun with achievable goals that allowed me to walk out feeling accomplished and want to keep practicing!”
This page holds the 24 guitar studios on file for Santa Clara, 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 Clara, CA
5 of the 24 studios we list are based in Santa Clara; the other 19 serve Santa Clara from towns including Sunnyvale (3 mi), San Jose (8 mi) and Santa Cruz (27 mi). 23 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.2 to 5.0 across 776 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (76%) and communication (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient", "confidence" and "skills". 18 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 39 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. Among the 5 with a price level on file, the most common level is "average". We have a website on file for 23 of the studios on this page; 18 publish a contact page and 19 list a public email. 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 Clara review well?
Ratings of four and a half or more show on 22 of the 24 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.
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Los Gatos School of Music
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Cha Cha Percussion
“Hsieh is very professional and experienced with students with special needs.”
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Ken Arconti Guitar Lessons
“Patient, direct and attentive with a sincere passion to share his knowledge.”
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Santa Cruz Music Academy
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Patricia Cachopo Piano Studio
- Theory
“Will provide you with a solid music foundation including theory.”
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The Jam Center
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First Movement Music Academy
- Education
- Games
- Patient
“As he's a transfer student which means he started one year later than his classmates, we signed him up for private tutoring lessons at First Movement Academy.”
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Veksler Academy of Music & Dance
“Mr Arthur has been an incredible teacher to our 4 year old, being patient, catering to his interests and whims of the day, and developing his interest in music.”
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Trio School of Music
- Discipline
- Videos
- Practice
“She's well read and thorough in her area of expertise and I would recommend her to anyone who is looking to gain knowledge and a deep interest in the piano and it's associated music.”
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The California Conservatory of Music
- Practice
- Violin
- Guitar
“We are fans of the treasure/rewards incentives- now my son doesn't need them but when he was first starting out the external rewards were motivating for him to continue practicing.”
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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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New Mozart School of Music
- Parents
- Know
- Skills
“They have wonderful teachers and it makes it so much easier as a parent to find a good personality for each of your children since they have so many teachers.”
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Avloni Academy of Music
- Tests
- Skills
- Students
“His teacher Umida Avloni and the school did not only train him musically, technically during the music study, but also motivated him to love music from the bottom of his heart.”
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Darrell Leffler Academy of Music
“Darrell's and his team's creativity and hard work allowed the kids to continue to play and learn music during such a difficult and unprecedented time.”
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Willow Glen Music School
- Voice
- Musician
- Guitar
“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.”
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Joann C. Chang Studios
- Resonance
- Breath
- Piano
“More importantly, Joann cares about her students and is willing to offer me a listening ear and additional solutions and resources to conquer my other life problems .”
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Keith Holland Guitars
- Sound
- Neck
“Whether you are a beginner or a professional musician looking for a custom guitar, the staff will take the time to answer questions, and assist you with a purchase or repair.”
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Almaden School of Music & Art
- Guitar
- Piano
- Students
“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...”
Guitar Tutoring Services in Santa Clara, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$90
Maximum cost
$477
National Average
$155
Avg Per Hour Rates
$70
$120
$298
Typical price range is based on 492 cost profiles
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