Five Hands Studio
“Lots of performance opportunities and a wonderful community of music educators is available at 5 hands studio.”
Best Guitar Lessons near Skokie, IL
3 of these studios are based in Skokie; the others serve Skokie from Chicago (14 mi), Park Ridge (6 mi) and Evanston (2 mi).
2 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Blue Guitar Zone
“Simply the best live online learning environment, and experience, for me to learn at home how to play the guitar and ukulele.”
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Star Music Studio
Terra Sounds School of Music & Arts
“Emily S is a great violin instructor!”
Lyriq Music School
“Sarah (the owner) has gathered amazing teachers who are accomplished musicians, but more importantly, who find ways to connect with and motivate students.”
Yevgeniya Lepskaya's School of Music
“The owner, Jane and her husband put a lot of effort into making the school unique; from designs on the walls, to furniture, to mirrors in the bathrooms, the whole place is like an enchanted world.”
This page holds the 15 guitar studios on file for Skokie, IL. 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: Skokie, IL
14 of the 15 studios on this page have a rating, from 4.9 to 5.0 across 765 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (92%) and communication (88%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient" and "skills". 2 are open around the clock; 13 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 32 years. 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 11 publish a contact page; 12 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.
Which guitar studios listed for Skokie review well?
Ratings of four and a half or more show on 14 of the 15 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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Northside Music Academy
“Although my daughter plays in her high school orchestra, her lessons give her the opportunity to work individually and the school ensures that all the students have plenty of opportunities to perform regardless of age or experience level.”
Red Cloud Studio
“They followed some friends to Red cloud and now not only practice without fussing, they have grown as musicians and people.”
Metzger Music Studio
“Marty was an important part of her growth as both a creative and a person - hugely supportive!”
Matt Brown's Guitar Studio
“Always super clear when explaining stuff, and is always spot on with the tab.”
The Ultimate School of Guitar
“I'm still a beginner but i know way more now than i did before i started!!”
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Bucktown Music
“It's great for our toddler the liberty he has to explore and learn from the music instruments is great for him.”
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Merry Music Makers
“I have fond memories of taking my little one to music class.”
Allegro Music Center
“Helped a kid in need keep his instrument.”
Musical Chairs Studio
“My daughter had a fun learning experience in her group piano class.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near Skokie
- “Marty brings a diverse range of musical knowledge and skills, and yet has always been flexible and open to what I bring to the table even if it stylistically diverges from his own core interests.” — from a review of Metzger Music Studio
- “Matt was very generous with his time and content, sharing some tabs I have been looking for and being very prompt with his communications.” — from a review of Matt Brown's Guitar Studio
- “Hollis is a wonderful guitar teacher, and works so hard to make sure her students improve!” — from a review of The Ultimate School of Guitar
- “Marty Metzger is an exceptional guitar teacher, who worked with both of my sons.” — from a review of Metzger Music Studio
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