San Francisco
Lesson With You – Online lessons with top instructors like Lucas Messore (rock/blues) and Jonathan Shanley (classical/jazz). Free trial available.
Til Guitar Lessons – Affordable online lessons (50% cheaper than in-person) with structured video replays.
Los Angeles
Red Pelican Music – In-home, studio, or online lessons with specialists in rock, jazz, and classical. Teachers include Berklee graduates.
Craft Music – Boutique school offering jazz, classical, and pop-rock lessons. Instructors are active performers.
Superprof – 278+ local instructors starting at $10/hr. Styles range from acoustic to electric.
Redwood City
Guitar Lessons with Bill – 41+ years of experience teaching rock, blues, and jazz at Gelb Music.
Wyzant Tutors – 243+ tutors, including Ariana Y. (classical/pop) and Jim R. (Christian music).
Monrovia
Joe Ferrante Music Academy – Structured lessons for all levels, including group classes and recitals.
San Diego
Daniel G. (Wyzant) – Folk and rock guitar instructor with 45+ years of experience; teaches technique and performance skills.
Michael H. (Wyzant) – Offers acoustic, electric, and bass guitar lessons; focuses on personalized learning 2.
Sacramento
Mark R P. (Wyzant) – Teaches all styles (classical, electric, steel-string); 40+ years of experience.
Oakland
Matthew I. (Wyzant) – Specializes in technique, theory, and creativity; 10+ years of performance experience.
Huntington Beach
Justin R. (Wyzant) – Guitar and bass instructor with 15+ years of playing experience; Berklee College graduate.
Glendora
John D. (Wyzant) – Teaches scales, chords, and song-playing via tabs; 25+ years of experience.
Woodland Hills
Evren T. (Wyzant) – Acoustic/electric guitar and music theory teacher; decade of teaching experience.
North Hollywood
Ramon B. (Wyzant) – Professional guitarist with 15+ years teaching; specializes in electric/acoustic.
Newport Beach
Ian Y. (Wyzant) – Ethnomusicology background; teaches all levels with 25+ years of playing.