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West Adams Guitar and Bass Lessons Los Angeles
- Book
- Learned
- Songs
“He breaks things down into really relatable sound bites that are easy to digest and understand, and he even wrote a book that we follow in our lessons.”
Best Guitar Lessons near West Covina, CA
2 of these studios are based in West Covina; the others serve West Covina from towns including Arcadia (9 mi), Covina (3 mi) and Monrovia (8 mi).
17 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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John Caterino Music
“I highly recommend John Caterino because he personalizes the lessons to fit your level of instruction and your needs.”
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Ste. Claire Studios Inc.
“Very respectful establishment”
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Bella Music Studios
“The only thing we don't love is that for some reason the drum lessons are not in a room and in an open air style room so if you're there the same time as a drum lesson it's kind of a drag.”
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Junior Rockers Music Center
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Pasadena Music Academy
- Parent
- Classes
- Communication
“We love the Animals Adventure class for my 4 year old and my 6 year old has really taken a great enjoyment to playing the piano through Pasadena Music Academy!”
This page holds the 24 guitar studios on file for West Covina, 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: West Covina, CA
The 24 studios on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 532 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient", "confidence" and "knowledge". 17 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 51 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the studios on this page; 19 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 3 take 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.
Which guitar studios listed for West Covina review well?
Ratings of four and a half or more show on 21 of the 24 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.
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Monrovia Music Academy
- Learning
- Patient
- Drum
“The reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is that despite paying for lessons (not the cheapest), we have to pay to see our own kid in the recital, seems silly.”
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Dr. G
- Improvise
- Professional
- Guitar Player
“He is wonderful, has great technique to teach student ( like me) with out learning music before, but just a few weeks of learning, I can play the first movement of Moonlight Sonata on the guitar.”
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Russian Music Center and Art
“Lusine is very nice and very patient.”
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Poprock Academy
- Lessons
- Patient
- Voiceover
“I have taken dance, intro to acting, TV acting, and regardless of what class I take, the people in the classes make me feel very comfortable to try out new things.”
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Opus Music School
- Desk
- Instruments
- Piano
“So far, due to scheduling, my two girls have had a few piano teachers over the last three years, but we've been very happy with all of them because they way they teach and engage with my kids.”
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Inland Conservatory For the Performing Arts
- Students
- Training
- Kids
“Like all good parents, who wants the very best for their child's education, you will not find a more comprehensive art school, in the entire Inland Empire, than the Inland Conservatory for the Performing Arts.”
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Royal Academy the Sound of Music
- Learn
- Skills
- Piano
“It's been few months that my son is taking guitar lesson at this music academy, and he has advanced more than the two previous years while he was getting lessons from another institution.”
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88 Keys Music Academy
- Skilled
- Performance
- Competitions
“As an experienced musician who has studied both piano and classical voice, I highly recommend 88 Keys Music Academy for anyone interested in picking up music for the first time or coming back to it.”
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Fried Music
- Arts
- Chamber Music
- College
“Run by Dr Ben Fried and Dr Connie Kim-Sheng, and taught by a wonderful staff of professional instrumentalists , this has been a great place for kids (and adults) to learn and enjoy music.”
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Starliner Music
- Country
- Play
- Jazz
“I was a complete beginner and she took the time to show me all the basics and had me playing songs right from the start which kept me interested and eager to learn more.”
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Top Billing Entertainment Performance Academy
- Stage
- Students
- Voice Lessons
“She had such a great experience and we were so impressed with the level of professionalism and pride that is exhibited by all their staff and students.”
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Ovation School For the Performing Arts
- Confidence
“Master princess carolina Natalie hernandez”
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Patrick's Music School
- Students
- Piano
- Patient
“Years ago, I took guitar lessons from 2 different teachers for 8 months to a year each and got frustrated because they spent most of the time teaching only fundamentals, learning a chord or scale at a time, and never having anything to "show for it" ...”
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Kidz Rock La Habra
“The instructors are great with the kids, and i like that they dont have preferences.”
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Neighborhood Music School
- Instructor
- Lesson
“That's great place to learn the music and all kind of instruments, the teachers there are enthusiastic and well-trained, they have trail lesson for free, suggest everyone go and try.”
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Stagelight Performing Arts
- Classes
- Dance
- Kids
“The recital experience is amazing because you rent your costume, the dress rehearsal is during the class time (awesome if you're working like me and can't take a whole day off for a dress rehearsal).”
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Music Tree
- Price
“Our instructor Aaron is super patient with the kids!”
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Four Strings Studio
- Violin
- Students
“Unfortunately, at my age life got a bit hectic and I had to put my violin lessons on hold.”
Guitar Tutoring Services in West Covina, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$88
Maximum cost
$468
National Average
$152
Avg Per Hour Rates
$68
$117
$293
Typical price range is based on 474 cost profiles
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near West Covina
- “I am a current student of Brian's. Brian is very friendly and patient in teaching with profound knowledge of guitar music and professional skills.” — from a review of West Adams Guitar and Bass Lessons Los Angeles
- “Dr. Seth is a fantastic guitar instructor! He is kind, patient, encouraging and explains concepts in a clear and easy to follow manner.” — from a review of Dr. G
- “My experience has been amazing and I would recommend Kimberly to anyone who wants to truly learn how to play the guitar.” — from a review of Starliner Music
- “A very patient teacher, he has a very diverse knowledge of guitar styles and deep understanding of music theory.” — from a review of West Adams Guitar and Bass Lessons Los Angeles
- “I highly recommend Dr. G to anyone wanting to learn or improve their guitar skills.” — from a review of Dr. G
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