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Go Guitar Lessons
- Theory
- Home
- Feel
“And throughout the pandemic he has maintained communication with us as clients and helped ensure that our online lessons are smooth and working to support all our needs!”
Best Guitar Lessons in Ottawa, ON
24 studios listed · all 24 in Ottawa · 3 open 24/7 · 15 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 19, 2026
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Justin Duhaime
- Understand
- Skills
- Beginner
“He's well organized for our lessons, quick to provide encouragement and coaching when we get stuck or frustrated, and always willing to take the time to explain anything that we are curious about.”
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Tara Lund Music School
- Skills
- Learning
- Goals
“I used to be unable to focus on everything at once, but now about 6 years later, I have passed multiple exams with honors and all the while, felt accomplished afterwards.”
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Jazz Guitar Lessons
- Videos
- Learn
- Knowledge
“Stop by stop, course by course, it's the best laid out, most single minded, impassioned, accessible, educative and enjoyable road to 'jazz guitar' you can ever get on”
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Mitch Mainville
- Shares
- Patience
- Individual
“I've been taking guitar lessons with Mitch Mainville for a little over two years now, and it's honestly one of the best decisions I've ever made.”
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Music Box Studios
- Patient
- Violin
- Music School
“With Christmas and end of year concerts, many different instruments to choose from, and the flexibility of studio or in home lessons, Music box studios will never let you down.”
This page holds the 24 guitar studios on file for Ottawa, ON. 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: Ottawa, ON
All 24 studios we list here are in Ottawa itself. We have 26 studios in Ottawa on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. 22 of the studios on this page have a rating, from 3.9 to 5.0 across 385 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these studios on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (88%), quality (73%) and value (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the studios on this page are "patient", "skills" and "knowledge". 3 are open around the clock; 15 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. 8 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 25 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 24 of the studios on this page; 19 publish a contact page and 16 list a public email. We count these figures across the studios on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the studio before you enrol.
Is this everyone teaching guitar around Ottawa?
No. Private teachers who work only from home often carry no listing at all, so a shop notice board is still worth a look.
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The Ottawa School of Music
- Vocal Coach
- Course
- Songs
“Each week you get to learn something new and at the end of 8 weeks I was able to strum and play a couple Bollywood song of my choice which was a fantastic feeling.”
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Dave Milliken Music Lessons
- Professional
- Musician
- Theory
“I pick the music that I'd like to play and he helps me analyze the music, listen to the subtleties of the recording, re-arrange it if necessary and he provides feedback on my interpretation.”
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Chris & Janet McCourt
- Mind
- Instrument
- Professional
“My two daughters have been studying guitar for two years now and they have both learned so much and have remained enthusiastic, and a great deal of this is because of their teacher.”
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Shane Calkins Guitar Lessons
- Goals
- Learning
- Songs
“Theory with him has been great because it's very well structured, and he's created a lot of custom PDF files that demonstrate precisely what he is teaching (makes it really easy to understand).”
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Alcorn Music Studios
- Jazz
“It's everything an aspiring jazz musician could ask for.”
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Christopher Leung Piano & Singing Academy Ottawa
- Vocal
- Teaching Style
- Enthusiastic
“Christopher is a very good piano teacher, he is very patient with children, my son is 10 and my daughter is 4, he will use different teaching methods to treat students with different personalities.”
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Victor Anastacio
“Victor is an amazing and inspiring teacher that I would recommend to anyone interested to learn guitar and music theory in depth with a creative guidance and technique.”
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Ferline Regis Singing Lesson (Virtual-Worldwide)
- Singer
“In addition, Ferline quickly adapted with ease to the group's different abilities and comfort levels.”
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Shine Music Academy
“On top of that, once you progress in your instrument, he can help put you in contact with other musicians and facilitate the difficult process of forming a band (especially hard when you're 15 and don't know anybody).”
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The Bytown School of Singing
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Fiddlesticks Studio
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Ottawa School of Music
“Reasonable fee for private music lessons”
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Shane Simpson Guitar Lessons
“He is patient, encouraging supportive dedicated to help you succeed.”
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Sarah McClurg Music
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Ottawa Children's Choir
“Great organization that gives children the opportunity to perform at both small scale and larger venues in Ottawa and even abroad.”
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Riverview School of Music
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Adagio Art Academy
- Piano
- Patient
“He has by far exceeded all my expectations in a relatively short period of time… but even more impressive is the amount of self-study he does weekly so as “not to disappoint” Sarah before his next lesson!”
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Fifth Avenue School of Music
Guitar Tutoring Services in Ottawa, ON Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$94
Maximum cost
$500
National Average
$163
Avg Per Hour Rates
$73
$125
$313
Typical price range is based on 437 cost profiles
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