Best Guitar Lessons in Tacoma, WA

15 studios listed · 6 in Tacoma · 8 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Ted Brown Music

Ted Brown Music

4.8 111 reviews
“Great customer service, always some one to help me find something or talk about an item”
Coupons & offersBBB A+Since 1931Family-ownedFinancing
6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd
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Kiddos and Kin

Kiddos and Kin

5.0 40 reviews
“It's a great way to introduce your kids to music and let them explore sounds, while getting some energy out!”
Trial class5% off early bird discountFrom $96/moAges 0 mo–10Since 2013
3401 6th Ave i
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Yousef Shami Music

Yousef Shami Music

5.0 42 reviews
“Their professionalism and dedication will leave you energized and ready to create.”
Since 2020
6831 Fawcett Ave
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Tacoma Music Lab

Tacoma Music Lab

5.0 32 reviews
“I recommend him to anyone wanting to learn piano as an adult (and kids love him too).”
Since 2019Online lessons
902 Market St office 202
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Flat7th

Flat7th

Since 2009
3607 Broadmoor Dr NE
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Book onlineBook
Tacoma Music Academy

Tacoma Music Academy

5.0 9 reviews
“The group lessons are affordable and they are really learning how to play well.”
Free trial classFrom $70/moAges 0 mo–12Online lessons3 instructorsSince 2013
1001 S Yakima Ave STE 14
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This page holds the 15 guitar studios on file for Tacoma, 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: Tacoma, WA

6 of the 15 studios we list are based in Tacoma; the other 9 serve Tacoma from towns including Federal Way (7 mi), Gig Harbor (9 mi) and University Place (4 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 828 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "knowledge" and "skills". 8 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 95 years. 1 offers payment plans; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the studios on this page; 11 publish a contact page and 8 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.

Which guitar studios listed for Tacoma review well?

Ratings of four and a half or more show on all 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.

Live Music Academy

Live Music Academy

4.7 13 reviews
“My son has been taking guitars lessons here and loves it!”
Free lesson offerAges 5–12Online lessons2,000+ students taughtSince 2012
Federal Way, WA · 7 mi from Tacoma
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Allstar Guitar & Academy

Allstar Guitar & Academy

4.7 58 reviews
“Great service and fantastic prices on my son's electric guitar starter setup!”
Since 2020
Gig Harbor, WA · 9 mi from Tacoma
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Federal Way School of Music

Federal Way School of Music

4.5 14 reviews
“He spends a lot of time in the studio to teach and makes the studio better in terms of the environment and teaching quality.”
Online lessonsSince 2006
Federal Way, WA · 7 mi from Tacoma
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Lakeside Music Studio

Lakeside Music Studio

4.9 9 reviews
“She is flexible, responsive, gives feedback, hosts recitals, communicates, is thoughtful of her students.”
Since 2023
Auburn, WA · 12 mi from Tacoma
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Private Guitar Enterprise

Private Guitar Enterprise

5.0 5 reviews
“Not only has Greg helped Kj with playing the guitar, he has also help Kj to mainstream in general education (Kj since working with Greg, is in his grade level for music in school)”
Since 1973
Edgewood, WA · 7 mi from Tacoma
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Tacoma Youth Chorus

Tacoma Youth Chorus

5.0 1 review
“This is the best after school program for my daughter who loves singing very much.”
Since 1994
University Place, WA · 4 mi from Tacoma
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Leon Christian Guitar Instruction

Leon Christian Guitar Instruction

5.0 3 reviews
“He takes the time to be sure you understand the concepts before going to the next lesson.”
Since 2014
Federal Way, WA · 7 mi from Tacoma
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Twin Bridges Music

Twin Bridges Music

Gig Harbor, WA · 9 mi from Tacoma
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Katya Soudek Music Instruction

Katya Soudek Music Instruction

5.0 2 reviews
“She is an excellent teacher, highly knowledgeable, patience, and very dedicated.”
Since 2014
8 mi from Tacoma
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