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I.R. Guitar Lessons
“I highly recommend IR Guitar Lessons to anyone serious about improving and learning new guitar skills in a very friendly and relaxed environment.”
Best Piano Lessons in Oakland, CA
15 studios listed · 10 in Oakland · 10 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Superpower of the Song by Kadie Kelly
“As an adult beginner the lessons include music theory, sight reading, composition, technique, and building a repertoire that is both current and traditional.”
Carrie Jahde Drum Lessons
“Whether you are a working professional drummer or just beginning your musical journey, I strongly recommend you do whatever you can to become one of her students.”
Rockenbach Music Studio
“I started taking guitar lessons with Jock in the '90's and have progressed to writing and recording with his help and inspiration.”
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Oakland Public Conservatory of Music
“They always make students feel like a family”
Notes Music Academy
“My daughter has been attending classes here for more than 2 years, and we love it!”
These 15 studios are the piano teachers on file for Oakland, CA. Styles taught, ages taken and whether a studio has a room of its own are whatever each one publishes; public reviews supply the ratings.
Area overview: Oakland, CA
10 of the 15 studios we list are based in Oakland; the other 5 serve Oakland from San Francisco (13 mi), Alameda (3 mi) and Berkeley (7 mi). 13 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 332 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. 10 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 52 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the studios on this page; 10 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.
How do I check what a piano teacher covers?
14 of these 15 studios publish a website. That is where you find whether they teach classical or pop, which ages they take, and whether lessons run at their place or yours. The listing shows what each studio states on its own site.
Piano Everyone
“I am so impressed by Kristin and her approach to teaching music and piano.”
African Roots OF Jazz Performing Arts Academy Inc.
Eva Pettersson
Hewel Piano Studio
Starland School Of Music
“When our daughter told us that the class size made her nervous though, they allowed us to try private lessons with AJ who is also incredibly patient and wonderful.”
Dan Lupo Music
“Ben is a very knowledgeable teacher who can answer and address many questions regarding music, music theory, guitars in general and piano.”
Little Mission Studio
“The Little Mission Studio is a well organized, supportive environment for my children to love learning how to play the guitar and violin.”
Golden Key Piano School
“These recitals have helped my daughter to break out from her shyness and gain confidence in performing in front of an audience.”
Guitar Lessons With Jay Skyler
“I've been taking lessons with Jay for almost a year, and I've made more progress than I have in over ten years of picking around on my own.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios in and near Oakland
- “Kadie is a wonderful piano instructor. She is knowledgeable, encouraging, kind and incredibly flexible with her teaching approach so it meets where I am in my journey.” — from a review of Superpower of the Song by Kadie Kelly
- “I highly recommend Golden Key Piano School as the staff and teachers are all so easy to work with, kind, and talented.” — from a review of Golden Key Piano School
- “Tony is a great piano teacher, and both of my kids enjoy his lessons.” — from a review of Dan Lupo Music
- “Kadie's extensive knowledge of music and ability to engage children in the process of creating their own music through playing the piano and other instruments, songwriting, singing and more, has given my kids a lifelong gift.” — from a review of Superpower of the Song by Kadie Kelly
- “The teachers are very patient and all have an intensive piano education background.” — from a review of Golden Key Piano School
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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