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First Movement Music Academy
- Games
- Piano
- Education
“As he's a transfer student which means he started one year later than his classmates, we signed him up for private tutoring lessons at First Movement Academy.”
Best Guitar Lessons in Sunnyvale, CA
24 studios listed · 8 in Sunnyvale · 22 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Veksler Academy of Music & Dance
“I appreciate their attention to preparing my children for performances and Veksler puts together beautiful and professional recitals 3 times a year- including the one at Carnegie Hall.”
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Trio School of Music
- Videos
- Play
- Discipline
“We are very glad that we came to know Larysa's piano school through a friend, and we appreciate how good of a teacher we have found for our daughters.”
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The California Conservatory of Music
- Violin
- Piano
- Practice
“We are fans of the treasure/rewards incentives- now my son doesn't need them but when he was first starting out the external rewards were motivating for him to continue practicing.”
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5 Star School For Music
- Learn
- Instrument
- Play
“I'm a very novice singer and she was able to help me get much more comfortable with my voice(Super shy about singing in head voice aka falsetto) She also teaches you many exercises that allows you to become a better singer!”
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MTS Studios
- Son
- Learn
- Play
“I have two children taking lessons for different instruments (guitar and piano); Jesse and Melissa are both fantastic communicators, kindly and effectively explaining things to my kids, and letting me know well in advance of scheduling changes.”
This page holds the 24 guitar studios on file for Sunnyvale, 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: Sunnyvale, CA
8 of the 24 studios we list are based in Sunnyvale; the other 16 serve Sunnyvale from towns including San Jose (11 mi), Santa Clara (3 mi) and Campbell (8 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 904 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (81%) and communication (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient" and "skills". 21 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 20 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. Among the 8 with a price level on file, the most common level is "average". We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 19 publish a contact page and 16 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 Sunnyvale teach on Saturdays?
22 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.
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JSP Guitar Sounds
- Blues
- Saxophone
- Pop
“While he intially fueled my interest by showing me how to play rock songs, my favorite genre at the time, Scott provided a platform to naturally explore other types of guitar genres and styles, including classical, folk, jazz/blues, spanish, japanese...”
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Silicon Valley Classical Guitar School
“Feedback during lessons is specific and constructive and I have never felt demoralized after a lesson like I have with prior teachers.”
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The Music Place
- Patient
“Excellent teachers have a way of taking difficult concepts and breaking them down so even kids as young as 2 or 3 years old can learn in a fun way and feel successful.”
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New Mozart School of Music
- Know
- Piano
- Parents
“I wish I had signed up my older one for the Harmony Road when he was younger, as he was the oldest in the class, but he learned a lot and could perform many songs after a semester's learning without looking at the notes.”
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Avloni Academy of Music
- Skills
- Piano
- Tests
“His teacher Umida Avloni and the school did not only train him musically, technically during the music study, but also motivated him to love music from the bottom of his heart.”
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Silicon Valley Second School
“She approaches teaching with great seriousness and passion, evident in the detailed feedback she provides, the well-organized notes she creates for her students, and the open line of communication she maintains with parents.”
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Darrell Leffler Academy of Music
“Darrell has a remarkable ability to connect with students on a personal level, creating a warm and nurturing environment where my daughter feels comfortable exploring and expressing herself through music.”
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Willow Glen Music School
- Musician
- Piano
- Voice
“She is able to tailor her lessons to my child's needs, which sometimes requires flexibility on her part to make changes to her lesson plans on the spot.”
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Keith Holland Guitars
- Sound
- Neck
“Whether you are a beginner or a professional musician looking for a custom guitar, the staff will take the time to answer questions, and assist you with a purchase or repair.”
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Joann C. Chang Studios
- Breath
- Confidence
- Resonance
“He is typically quite nervous and resistant to learning something new, but Joann's gentle and reassuring approach has boosted his confidence and inspired Johnny to love the process and see the results of his efforts.”
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Almaden School of Music & Art
- Piano
- Drums
- Guitar
“My son is very Young and I needed to try out some lessons before committing and the school worked with me through the process of trying out multiple teachers, who were all fantastic in their own league, but I was looking for a non traditional learnin...”
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Opus11 School of Music
“The school offers classes of so many instruments, so at the recital you can see all kinds of ensembles from the obvious ones like piano+violin, piano+guitar, guitar+guitar to less obvious ones like piano+dancing.”
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C & L Music
- Instrument
- Kids
- Price
“At first I was little worried to read the negative reviews here, later on I noticed that they just changed owner and all the bad reviews were for the past.”
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Musicians Mobile
- Play
- Guitar
- Drums
“Avi has been teaching my daughter fir over a year, he is a very skilled and professional teacher, able to get her excited and motivated ( which is not easy).”
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The Guitarist
- Piano
“I've been taking group Ukulele lessons from Richard Hawthorne for about 2 years, initially in a beginner class and now through a series of continuation classes (currently all online due to the Covid-19 pandemic).”
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My Little Conservatory
- Singing
- Learning
- Skills
“Since Covid-19, Miss Amelia and all the teachers have been posting updates, following CDC regulations, and uploading videos on Facebook to entertain the children.”
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Nina Piano Lessons
- Studio
- Learning
- Motivated
“Nina is very professional and warm, always encouraging my daughter to work hard and we are impressed by the way she teaches piano with disciplines and fun.”
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CB Perkins Guitar Shop
- String
- Frets
- Tone
“I've been an amateur luthier now for the last couple of years and have finally answered a question I've been asking since I bought the guitar from them, why do I keep going back to it over more expensive guitars”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in and near Sunnyvale
- “I look forward to my weekly sessions as a bumbling new guitarist because I know I’ll learn something new, feel encouraged and have a great time.” — from a review of The California Conservatory of Music
- “Overall, I really enjoyed my time at Scott's classes and I greatly value the knowledge, practical experience, wider scope, and musical application I gained from learning the guitar under his guidance.” — from a review of JSP Guitar Sounds
- “I can't recommend Richard highly enough - he is a knowledgeable, patient and kind teacher and I always look forward to my guitar lessons every week.” — from a review of The Guitarist
- “Shout out to her amazing instructor, Avi, who has not only given my daughter a comprehensive guitar and music understanding but also helped her to build confidence in herself and her ability.” — from a review of Musicians Mobile
- “Kent is a great guy and the work he did on my guitar is top notch.” — from a review of CB Perkins Guitar Shop
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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