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Dave Hart Music Studio
- Enthusiasm
- Skills
- Learning
“Dave is incredible at finding the music and styles she likes, and adapting his instruction to feed her interests (as opposed to sheet music / classical teachings).”
Best Guitar Lessons near Nanaimo, BC
3 of these studios are based in Nanaimo; the others serve Nanaimo from towns including Vancouver (62 km), Richmond (58 km) and North Vancouver (71 km).
17 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Lynne Rogers Music Studio
“Lyn is really nice and she is a good piano player”
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The Music Chord
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Riffable Music Lessons
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Tamara Lea Music Studio
- Ability
- Confidence
- Vocal Coach
“She has a way of teaching with a kind, hilarious, gentle approach which creates a safe and nurturing environment which allows you feel comfortable to develop and grow in your music.”
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Joy of Music Studio
“Andrea has worked with their individual personalities, preferences and musical interests to keep them engaged and to help them build skill and confidence.”
This page holds the 24 guitar studios on file for Nanaimo, BC. Each one sets its own mix of one-to-one and group teaching, and whether it rents instruments is worth asking on the phone.
Area overview: Nanaimo, BC
22 of the 24 studios on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 793 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), communication (81%) and quality (81%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "skills", "patient" and "atmosphere". 17 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 22 years. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 19 list a public email and 4 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 enrol.
Which guitar studios listed for Nanaimo review well?
Ratings of four and a half or more show on 20 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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Vancouver Island Coastal Flutes
- Students
- September
“If you are a parent looking for a mentor for your child, someone who can instill good study habits in addition to a cultural experience, then this is your person!”
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Mastery School of Music
- Concerts
- Son
- Classes
“They have a good selection of teachers of different teaching styles, and we can choose or change to a teacher to fit our kids' personalities and styles of learning.”
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Richmond Drum Lessons
- Construction
- Skills
- Professional
“Tim is a really good instructor he is very skilled and knows how to teach his skills in a very fun way i've learnt so much in a short amount of time and i look forward to learning more”
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Torey Zachary Piano Studio
- Solution
- Son
- Musical
“Not only are we grateful to Torey as our son's piano teacher, but our daughter is starting up in the fall, and she is so excited to start after having seen her brother's piano journey.”
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Forte Music and Education
- Learning
“Thank you for always being such a great teacher ☺️😭😚😅😂😇😃😇😃😅🤪😎😅😚🙄💗😁😭🤣😭🤪😏😚😃😅😀😅❤️❤️😄😄.”
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Song of Stars Entertainment Inc.
“A cool place, they have good music lessons here.”
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Forte School Of Music
- Students
- Piano
- Environment
“Getting to take part in recitals and having students of the month and other activities has been a big motivator for my kids.”
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Harmonious Music Studio
“Provides fun,, engaging lessons in piano and music in general.”
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Canada Bright Orange Music Academy
“GOOD JOB is very professional”
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Open Door Music School
- Instruments
“I am very pleased how her teachers inspire her and show her that making music can be a lot of fun while at the same time challenging her to constantly grow her musical hobby.”
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Roland Nipp Guitar Lessons
“Not only is he is a walking encyclopedia of knowledge about all things guitar (equipment, players, styles, skills, songs), he has the patience of saint and is always realistic and encouraging.”
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Mermi Music Academy
- Patience
- Passion
- Skills
“The studio is a welcoming and well-organized space, which creates a positive learning environment, where my son looks forward to attending his weekly lessons.”
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Music Gallery & Academy
- Yamaha
- Violin
- Patience
“Regina, the lovely hostess of the store, will give you a super professional greeting and has great knowledge of the process about making the brands and why it's both affordable and well sounding.”
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Azars' Music School
- Atmosphere
- Learning
- Classes
“My daughter and I both take music classes at Azar's music (Piano and Santur) and I can't say enough about their professionalism, care and respect for each student that attend their classes.”
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Ava Music & Art Centre Ltd.
“When I first started my classes my practical skills and theory knowledge weren't at the same level but thanks to my teacher I caught up and passed 6 levels of RCM after 9 months of classes.”
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Dio Piano School
- Piano Lessons
- Environment
- Patient
“My kids enjoy the sessions as well as me and now they are showing their enthusiasm in learn piano from the day I changed their piano school to Dio Piano school.”
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Horizon School of Music
- Talent
- Musicians
- Goals
“Have had lessons with Rob & Rocky and they have both been outstanding in all aspects of teaching from how they interact with students to their music knowledge.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about studios near Nanaimo
- “Great knowledge of the guitar. Working on theory can be pretty dull but has been a blast working with Dave.” — from a review of Dave Hart Music Studio
- “Danny is an amazing guitar teacher! He is patient, inspiring, motivating, professional, and caring.” — from a review of Horizon School of Music
- “Mike and Regina were very helpful and patient when helping me decide on a new guitar.” — from a review of Music Gallery & Academy
- “Not to mention, he always goes above and beyond with every session to not only help me with my playing, but also with guitar set up and equipment.” — from a review of Horizon School of Music
Excerpts from public reviews of the studios listed on this page.
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