Dudley's B Sharp Academy
“Daryl provides new music to keep it interesting and his tips and recommendations are very helpful!”
Best Guitar Lessons in Washington, DC
15 studios listed · 10 in Washington · 11 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
Studio V
“He challenges his students, providing critical feedback and support where needed, while making sure they have the tools to accomplish their goals.”
Quartertonez Music
“You can learn instruments like the Oud and Qanun as well as the standard Western instruments you'd find anywhere here, but regardless the teachers have a perspective that goes beyond a Western framework to music.”
DC Youth Orchestra Program
“Although he is not in one of the advanced orchestras, he was able to receive intense musical instruction; perform with a small chamber as well as a combined orchestra; and participate in a leadership opportunity designed for community outreach.”
R Street Music
“He has an excellent ear for transcribing songs and showing you how to play, including inversions and such that not only make a song accessible, but also deeoen your understanding of music.”
Harmonic Music Studios
“The most special thing here is how welcoming it is for neurodiverse individuals such as myself and the students that I teach.”
This page holds the 15 guitar studios on file for Washington, DC. 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: Washington, DC
10 of the 15 studios we list are based in Washington; the other 5 serve Washington from Alexandria, VA (7 mi) and Falls Church, VA (9 mi). The studios on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 301 reviews; 1 has 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 (88%), quality (88%) and communication (73%). 9 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 25 years. We have a website on file for all 15 of the studios on this page; 12 publish a contact page and 11 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 Washington 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.
The Washington Jazz Arts Institute
“Whole heartedly endorse Davey, Esther and this Jazz Institute.”
Sticks+bars Youth Marimba Ensemble
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Julien's Guitar Studio
“He is flexible and creates customized lessons for me— I had a couple specific songs I wanted to learn and he taught me how, step by step.”
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HUM District Music
“She helped me pick the most perfect song to realize the potential my voice has, and now I'm singing for fun, all thanks to Celesta!”
Justin's Piano & Accordion
“Justin has taught me a lot about music and I'm always impressed by both his incredible talent, and his ability to explain it to people who don't have nearly the musical background or experience that he does.”
Jam Class: Music and Guitar Lessons
“Whatever you are is trying to learn, he'll always teach how to be a better musician, not just how string a bunch of notes or chords together.”
Del Ray School Of Music
“I usually do not take time to give reviews but now I am so happy of my daughter's joy, self confidence and discipline, that I've decided to make it publick for parents looking for a good school of music for their children like I was once before the great experience with Del Ray School of music.”
Joyful Voice
“Judy's enthusiastic support helped my daughter have the confidence to try out for an honors chorus, and because of all she's learned, she was invited to join the group.”
Old Town Music School
“I would highly recommend anyone seeking a new studio/instructor for piano lessons look no further than Old Town Piano Studio with Miss Julie!”
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