Encore Music South Pasadena
“I feel that my daughter has learned more about music in general, theory, the need for practice as well as built confidence in performance.”
Best Guitar Lessons near South El Monte, CA
These studios serve South El Monte from nearby bases in towns including Los Angeles, South Pasadena and Monrovia.
15 studios listed · all 15 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Violinbaby Music Studio
“Violin baby music studio isn't just a place where I learn to play music but also it's an environment where i grow as musician and individual.”
Radiant Music Studio
“The teachers and students here are fantastic!”
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South Pasadena Arts & Music Academy
“During the online lessons I got I learned so much on how to become a better singer, how to warm up my voice, and how to play a song on the guitar.”
VEZ Guitar Academy
“Best thing is Dave teaches private guitar lesson at an affordable price in his shop.”
Nomadic Guitar Repairs and Lessons
“All good ones have lengthy wait times, but Nomadic pulled serious magic on my jazzmaster.”
This page holds the 15 guitar studios on file for South El Monte, 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: South El Monte, CA
The 15 studios on this page are rated from 4.7 to 5.0 across 1,477 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. All 15 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. Domain records put 9 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 lists 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 all 15 of the studios on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the studios on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enroll.
Do guitar studios listed for South El Monte teach on Saturdays?
All 15 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.
Bloom School of Music and Dance
“She let's me pick my own songs and she is always very patient with me.”
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Pasadena Music Academy
“The facility is really nice and feels state of the art with sound proof rooms and modern updated equipment.”
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Joe Ferrante Music Academy
“I had a very good experience at Joe Ferrante Music Academy as an adult learning ukulele!”
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Monrovia Music Academy
“I enjoy the atmosphere and professional attitude from the entire staff at MMA.”
Minibop Music
“We booked live music for our sons 3rd birthday with Minibop and myself and guests of the party were in awe of Ricky.”
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Louder Now! Music Lessons
“He is a great teacher and always tries to cater lessons to my musical interests.”
Poprock Academy
“Paul broke down the music into easy, understandable elements and made working on the song a very fun experience for all of us.”
Opus Music School
“The school provides a safe environment and front desk staff is also very friendly and helpful, making the whole process smooth and enjoyable.”
Magic of Music Los Angeles Piano Lessons
“I am surprised by how much time I happily spend practicing and how rewarding it is to hear her say the piece is finished.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near South El Monte
- “Steve is simply the best. I've taken lessons with him for 3 years and his patient fun approach to teaching guitar has taken me from literally nothing to on my way to being a half decent guitar player!” — from a review of Nomadic Guitar Repairs and Lessons
- “Elijah & Aries have both been really nice in helping out with my guitars, and are also extremely knowledgeable in what they're doing!” — from a review of VEZ Guitar Academy
- “Matt makes each lesson fun and engaging. My daughter has learned an array of chords and songs in a relatively short amount of time, which has given her a great sense of accomplishment and motivation to continue learning an instrument.” — from a review of Louder Now! Music Lessons
- “I am grateful for the service. The vibe at the shop is very comfortable with guitar players hanging out and jamming.” — from a review of VEZ Guitar Academy
- “Fantastic work! Great care, attention to detail, and simply the best guitar setup I've ever had.” — from a review of Nomadic Guitar Repairs and Lessons
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