Best Guitar Lessons in Santa Cruz, CA

10 studios listed · 4 in Santa Cruz · 6 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Be Natural Music

Be Natural Music

4.9 28 reviews
“All of the instructors and staff help each student grow and bring their A-game to the performances.”
From $265/moAges 6–9Online lessons160+ students taughtSince 1998
740 Water St
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Vasilevich Guitar Lessons

Vasilevich Guitar Lessons

5.0 5 reviews
“He places a really good emphasis on technique and foundation and has a really welcoming and easy-going affect that makes being a student very comfortable.”
Since 2022
Canfield Ave
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Los Gatos School of Music

Los Gatos School of Music

Online lessonsSince 2012Family-owned
Los Gatos, CA · 18 mi from Santa Cruz
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Ken Arconti Guitar Lessons

Ken Arconti Guitar Lessons

5.0 1 review
“Patient, direct and attentive with a sincere passion to share his knowledge.”
Since 2003
224 Walnut Ave A
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Santa Cruz Music Academy

Santa Cruz Music Academy

9 instructorsSince 2015
860 17th Ave
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Santa Cruz Guitar School

Santa Cruz Guitar School

5.0 20 reviews
“After playing self-taught rhythm guitar for several years, I started lessons with Joel in April and can now play lead and rhythm for hours at a time.”
Free trial classFrom $200/moSince 2013Online lessons
Soquel, CA · 4 mi from Santa Cruz
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This page holds the 10 guitar studios on file for Santa Cruz, 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 Cruz, CA

4 of the 10 studios we list are based in Santa Cruz; the other 6 serve Santa Cruz from towns including Soquel (4 mi), Los Gatos (18 mi) and Felton (4 mi). 9 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.9 to 5.0 across 121 reviews. 6 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. Domain records put 5 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 10 of the studios on this page; 7 publish a contact page and all 10 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.

Do guitar studios listed for Santa Cruz 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.

Rivendell Music Academy

Rivendell Music Academy

5.0 7 reviews
“Dylan is a kind, patient, flexible and talented music teacher with a long history of success in the academic and private teaching sectors.”
Since 2020
Felton, CA · 4 mi from Santa Cruz
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Flamenco Romántico Academy of Gypsy Flamenco Arts

Flamenco Romántico Academy of Gypsy Flamenco Arts

From $30/classSince 1999
Soquel, CA · 4 mi from Santa Cruz
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Keith Holland Guitars

Keith Holland Guitars

4.9 25 reviews
“Excellent service and work provided by the guitar tech.”
Since 1996
Los Gatos, CA · 18 mi from Santa Cruz
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Nina Piano Lessons

Nina Piano Lessons

5.0 13 reviews
“Since my daughter began to have lesson from her, she really enjoys classical music and practices a lot with motivation.”
Trial classAges 5 and upSince 2009Prices online
Campbell, CA · 21 mi from Santa Cruz
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