Sound Music School
“She's made impressive progress and can read music and has started playing with both hands at once in a very short time.”
Best Guitar Lessons in Seattle, WA
23 studios listed · all 23 in Seattle · 15 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Hillman Guitar Instruction
“David's a patient, creative instructor - I've made significant progress since starting with him.”
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Meter Music School
“Emily has been such a joy to work with as my daughter's piano teacher!”
Jonny Akamu Music Lessons
“I would recommend him to anyone trying to learn guitar for the first time.”
Ballard Academy of Music and Dance
“Vince has been so patiently working with my 6year old to learn guitar.”
Seattle Jazz Academy
“Daniel is a brilliant, talented and incredibly thoughtful jazz musician with a broad range of dazzling skills and repertoire for the guitar -- he is very, very at home in the jazz world.”
This page holds the 23 guitar studios on file for Seattle, WA. 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: Seattle, WA
All 23 studios we list here are in Seattle itself. We have 32 studios in Seattle on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. 21 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.6 to 5.0 across 964 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "patient" and "knowledge". 14 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 41 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the studios on this page; 17 publish a contact page and 18 list a public email. We count these figures across the studios on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
Is this everyone teaching guitar around Seattle?
No. Private teachers who work only from home often carry no listing at all, so a shop notice board is still worth a look.
Seattle Jazzed
“The advanced course was (unsurprisingly) a lot more challenging, but it was a great level for him and he learned a lot about improv and writing pieces while still having fun.”
Off the Wall School of Music
“Last year, I began voice lessons and have had the best experience finding my voice at 44 years old.”
Seattle Guitar Teacher
“Even if you are not able to take a ton of lessons - even one with pascal is extremely worth it and the knowledge you will learn is worth every penny.”
The Music Factory
“This is such a great environment and group of teachers who are all ready to help you learn.”
Jazz Night School
“Jazz Night School provides a friendly learning environment where we all support each other while making music together!”
Arturo Rodriguez
“He has taught me so much about many styles of Cuban drumming and with over 30 years of experience, he has so much more to offer.”
Sunshine Music Together LLC
“She is excited to get to class, approaches other people, participates and doesn't feel the need to stay attached to me.”
Illumination Learning Studio
“We definitely feel Illumination has had a large part in contributing to her development and I cannot speak highly enough of the teachers here who have been nothing but wonderful.”
Susan Palmer's Guitar Studio: Lead Cat Press
“But instead of my usual feeling embarrassed by what I didn't know, Susan is always incredibly kind, patient and encouraging, which really helped me maintain a playful mindset through my learning.”
Suzuki Institute of Seattle
“Seattle is so fortunate to have a Suzuki Institute, and the students are incredibly lucky to be able to learn from each of these educators!”
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Miss Charlotte's Music Classes For Kids
“Miss Charlotte's Music Class is absolutely one of our favorite activities of the week!”
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Flamenco Seattle
“Now 16, he continues on because he loves the music, enjoys his lessons, and sees his progress - his technique and musicianship have improved dramatically both as a fingerstyle and flamenco guitarist.”
Attuned Music Lessons
“Jake is not only an awesome music instructor but also a super friendly communicator”
Michael Devore Music Lessons
“He uses an entertaining and upbeat style of teaching that promotes confidence in the learner, and helps one to believe that they can truly accomplish this.”
Lana Gaudio School of Music
Emerald City Music Makers
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