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24 studios listed · 11 in Santa Monica · 20 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
These 24 studios are the piano teachers on file for Santa Monica, 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.
11 of the 24 studios we list are based in Santa Monica; the other 13 serve Santa Monica from towns including Santa Clarita (27 mi), Los Angeles (8 mi) and Beverly Hills (6 mi). 23 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 4.5 to 5.0 across 582 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), communication (86%) and quality (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient", "confidence" and "knowledge". 19 are open on Saturdays and 12 on Sundays. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 52 years. 4 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the studios on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 2 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.
2 of the 24 studios here take bookings online. A first meeting is usually a short trial rather than a full lesson, so check what the slot actually is before you arrive with a child and a book of pieces.
- “Sean has helped my son develop his ability to play and appreciate Jazz piano which opened up a new world for him.” — from a review of Music Lyceum
- “Aaron is not only a fantastic piano player and instructor, but he is also a very kind and funny person who really cares about your progress.” — from a review of Los Angeles Music Teachers
- “Friendly upbeat place. My four year old is learning piano and looks forward to his lesson, which says a lot!” — from a review of Angeles Academy of Music
- “My son just started learning and Carleen uses a piano game to get him interested and is extremely patient.” — from a review of Tiffany Music Academy
- “Very friendly staff, pleasant atmosphere. We have a piano teacher, Nona, an excellent teacher.” — from a review of Hollywood Academy of Music and Arts
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