Best Guitar Lessons near Walnut Creek, CA

2 of these studios are based in Walnut Creek; the others serve Walnut Creek from towns including Oakland (12 mi), San Ramon (11 mi) and Berkeley (13 mi).

1 open 24/7 · 11 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

BAY Area Diva Productions

BAY Area Diva Productions

5.0 21 reviews
“Lessons with Bandylyn have been great and have been able to clear up my range for pop music, which is a fairly new realm I'm diving into.”
Ages 7 and upSince 2009
2070 N Broadway
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Irrera Piano Studio

Irrera Piano Studio

Since 2003
1451 Creekside Dr
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Starland School Of Music

Starland School Of Music

4.6 24 reviews
“Knowledgeable staff and good supply of materials for strings, brass, and woodwind alike.”
Since 2001Online lessons
Alameda, CA · 16 mi from Walnut Creek
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I.R. Guitar Lessons

I.R. Guitar Lessons

5.0 57 reviews
“There are a wide range of events throughout the year, multiple performance opportunities, and the chance to meet others to jam with.”
Free trial classFrom $207/moSince 2017
Oakland, CA · 12 mi from Walnut Creek
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Reeder Music Academy

Reeder Music Academy

4.7 38 reviews
“The best place to learn music”
Since 2007
Danville, CA · 7 mi from Walnut Creek
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Golden Key Piano School

Golden Key Piano School

4.9 22 reviews
“I am very happy with the progress my son has made in the past six months.”
Trial classOnline lessonsSince 2004
Berkeley, CA · 13 mi from Walnut Creek
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This page holds the 15 guitar studios on file for Walnut Creek, 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: Walnut Creek, CA

14 of the 15 studios on this page have a rating, from 4.7 to 5.0 across 331 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. 1 is open around the clock; 11 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 26 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 14 publish a contact page and 14 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 Walnut Creek 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.

San Ramon Music & Fine Art School

San Ramon Music & Fine Art School

4.8 21 reviews
“The school emphasizes consistent practicing at home and teachers are really invested in your child's music results and achievements.”
Since 2011
San Ramon, CA · 11 mi from Walnut Creek
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Oakland Drum Lessons

Oakland Drum Lessons

5.0 7 reviews
“His classes are always fun and engaging, let's me bring in my own songs to learn and is always down to answer and questions I have.”
Open 24 hoursSince 2019
Oakland, CA · 12 mi from Walnut Creek
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Nicco Tyson's Harmonica

Nicco Tyson's Harmonica

5.0 23 reviews
“I was excited to recommend him to a friend who's been seeing him for some time now, and now I am recommending him to you, world.”
Since 2005
Oakland, CA · 12 mi from Walnut Creek
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Village Music School

Village Music School

4.9 13 reviews
“I love village music school i was going there 2015-2023 i highly recommended going here( or any other village music school) if you want to learn instruments.”
Since 2000Locally owned
Pleasant Hill, CA · 4 mi from Walnut Creek
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Sonor Music School

Sonor Music School

4.7 21 reviews
“We want to take music lessons seriously, DrMaueen is the perfect choice!”
Trial classSince 2018
Lafayette, CA · 4 mi from Walnut Creek
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Allegra Yellin Music

Allegra Yellin Music

5.0 8 reviews
“I have been taking guitar lessons with Allegra for the last 5 months and I have truly enjoyed her teaching style, the lesson structure and the videos she posts after class so that we can practice what we learned.”
Free trial classFrom $80/hrSince 2019
Oakland, CA · 12 mi from Walnut Creek
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Guitar-Bass-Piano-Vocal Lessons With Daniel Sheridan

Guitar-Bass-Piano-Vocal Lessons With Daniel Sheridan

5.0 8 reviews
“Approachable and infinitely patient, Daniel has being able to teach ME to play the bass...”
Free trial classSince 2005
Berkeley, CA · 13 mi from Walnut Creek
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Music Together Tri-Valley

Music Together Tri-Valley

5.0 4 reviews
“Overall, a fantastic class that I would highly recommend to other parents looking for a fun and interactive music class for their little ones!”
Since 2000Prices online
San Ramon, CA · 11 mi from Walnut Creek
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Carrie Jahde Drum Lessons

Carrie Jahde Drum Lessons

5.0 7 reviews
“She possesses a deep knowledge of music that allows her to tailor the lessons to exactly what you need in a creative and motivating way.”
Online lessonsSince 2007
Oakland, CA · 12 mi from Walnut Creek
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