Best Guitar Lessons near Waltham, MA
1 of these studios is based in Waltham; the others serve Waltham from towns including Brookline (7 mi), Lexington (4 mi) and Somerville (7 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 14 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Keys For Kids
“Her teaching styles have a unique charm that motivates my kids and encourages them to practice at home almost everyday!”
Page Music Lessons
“They give me a chance to work on stage fright, stage presence, working with an ensemble, and working with songs that stretch my comfort zone.”
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Maestro Musicians Academy's Lexington Music School
“Communications with her and the staff are top notch, the in-person lessons (following COVID guidelines) are very close by, and they are very flexible regarding lessons in these trying times.”
LB Music School
“My son has been taking guitar lessons for a little over a year there and has learned so much!”
G4 Guitar School
“A wonderful guitar school, and a special shoutout to Chris, who was able to tailor our lessons to exactly what I was looking for despite differences in preferred musical styles (and I know this holds for other students as well).”
This page holds the 15 guitar studios on file for Waltham, MA. 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: Waltham, MA
The 15 studios on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 509 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (92%) and communication (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient", "skills" and "knowledge". 1 is open around the clock; 14 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the studios on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 1 takes 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.
Do guitar studios listed for Waltham teach on Saturdays?
14 of the 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.
Jammin With You
“She's upbeat, interesting, knowledgeable, fun, and structured!”
Sudbury School of Music
“Lots of great teachers and a good music shop.”
Alexander Raab Violin Studios
“I thought that I already was a fairly decent Violin player, but Alex turned my world upside down.”
Brookline Music School
“Went to a great concert by a faculty member.”
John Payne Music Center
“If my daughter needs to work on something for the school band, he is happy to focus on that during her lesson, which is a big help.”
AXE Grinder Guitar Repair / Music School- Luthier
“They were super responsive to my emails, fixed up my old guitar so that it plays like a dream again, and all at a very reasonably price.”
Mindful Music Studio
“David is a consummate professional and teaches at the level that students are so that they enjoy the lessons.”
Back Bay Guitar Lessons
“He has a genuine love of the instrument and his interest in making you a better player as well as musician.”
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Loudlands Music Lab
“Also, I truly appreciate the community and support from Kyle and all the teachers.”
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