View Profile
Impulse Music Co.
- Plectrum
- Drum
- Brands
“Upon entering the first time, I was incredibly pleased with the instruments in stock, layout of the store, and the energy presented by staff and customers alike.”
Best Guitar Lessons in Santa Monica, CA
24 studios listed · 14 in Santa Monica · 19 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
View Profile
Vreny's Guitar Lessons
- Tailor
- Songs
- Player
“He'll help you improve your technique, your command of music theory, your ear training, and anything else that will make you a better player and musician.”
View Profile
West Coast Music Academy
- Patient
- Coffee
- Concert
“The school is run in a professional manner, the faculty are all caring and nurturing and really take the time to focus on the interests of the students so that each lesson is both productive and fun.”
View Profile
Michael Lyn Music
- Students
- Song
- Learn
“Michael is a very talented and dedicated musician and teacher to his students, I highly recommend dropping by for guitar lessons, you will pick it up in no time.”
View Profile
The Music Castle
- Know
- Singing
- Drum
“Paulette is an excellent voice coach with a range of students from very young less than10 yr olds through teenagers to young adults to “seasoned “ adults like me.”
View Profile
Craig Beck Guitar & Bass Lessons
- Practice
- Scale
- Studio
“Craig, you've been a tremendous influence on my life; I want you to know that I am ever-grateful for the way in which you shaped and grew my love of guitar and music.”
This page holds the 24 guitar studios on file for Santa Monica, 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 Monica, CA
14 of the 24 studios we list are based in Santa Monica; the other 10 serve Santa Monica from towns including Santa Clarita (27 mi), Beverly Hills (6 mi) and Los Angeles (8 mi). 22 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.5 to 5.0 across 444 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), quality (86%) and communication (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient", "skills" and "confidence". 18 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. Domain records put 17 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the studios on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 17 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 Santa Monica teach on Saturdays?
19 of the 24 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.
View Profile
Sound Roads Music
- Instruments
- Students
- Band
“My daughter also has a new outlook on music, lessons are great, but to actually work with professionals and put together a performance - including writing their own music - makes a huge difference.”
View Profile
Vibe Performing Arts
“Andrea has a special connection with young adults and really puts them at ease with her humor and warm smile, while also making them strive to do their best.”
View Profile
Four Strings Studio
- Violin
- Students
“With each lesson, I continue to embark my musical journey with enthusiasm.”
View Profile
Music Lyceum
- Teenagers
- Reading
- Method of Teaching
“He also incorporates traditional methods such as sight reading and music theory, which is important to us to build a strong foundation in playing the piano.”
View Profile
Santa Monica Guitar Lessons
- Classical
“He has provided weekly lessons for the last four years and our son has developed into a fairly sophisticated player of both acoustic and electric guitar.”
View Profile
Elemental Music
- Son
- Confidence
- Education
“I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the positive impact Elemental Music and the Chamber Music Institute have had on my daughter's musical journey.”
View Profile
Cornerstone Music Conservatory
“My younger kids are seven and five and the seven year old can read notes, is learning about flats and sharps and has the confidence to forge ahead into book 3.”
View Profile
French Conservatory of Music
- Piano
- Students
“I have been looking for a place near UCLA where I could take music lessons for at least a year and I checked out a couple of places (some of which I thought were okay when doing an Internet search, but I was disappointed with when I went in person to...”
View Profile
Piano Lessons With Frank
“Frank is a great piano instructor.”
View Profile
Santa Monica School of Dance and Music
“The instructor is talented and supportive and not only focuses on the technique of singing but also makes it a fun environment to learn more about music fundamentals and different styles of music.”
View Profile
Guitar Lessons With Shawn Fleming at Truetone
“Not only he is beyond knowledgeable, and a master of the instrument, he adapts to what your music taste is and your skill level to make sure you make progress (provided you do your homework, there is no magic pill) and most importantly have fun.”
View Profile
Sol-La Music Academy
“A school that focuses on the highest musical standards and is a real community of musicians and music lovers.”
View Profile
Santa Monica Academy of Music
“The teachers and staff take their work seriously and they are very good at what they do, yet they realize that kids need to be kids and accommodate their need for fun (within reason).”
View Profile
Mixon Music
“Miss Rachel is very professional and has many teachers for various instruments plus voice.”
View Profile
Cello Lessons Los Angeles
View Profile
Regis McNicholas Jr. Guitar Lessons
- Learn
“Before I hired Regis, I was self-taught in guitar but wanted to go deeper in my learning.”
View Profile
Singing For Your Soul
View Profile
Angeles Academy of Music
- Director
- Violin
- Play
“Tori is incredibly patient and flexible in the way she teaches, and is always coming up with different ways to make learning fun, interesting, and engaging.”
Guitar Tutoring Services in Santa Monica, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$87
Maximum cost
$459
National Average
$150
Avg Per Hour Rates
$67
$115
$287
Typical price range is based on 334 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in Santa Monica
- “Attentive and patient, Eric meets his students at their level, encouraging them in their learning of both the fundamentals of music and the specifics of classical guitar.” — from a review of Santa Monica Guitar Lessons
- “I've been playing guitar for 42 years and have studied with very fine musicians all over the world and can tell you that Shawn Fleming is the best guitar teacher I've ever had.” — from a review of Guitar Lessons With Shawn Fleming at Truetone
- “My son has learned so much and has such a genuine appreciation for music , especially drums and guitar.” — from a review of The Music Castle
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
Is this page useful? Yes
No
Is there anything wrong with this page?
