California
Guitar Stores and Lessons in San Mateo, CA
2 guitar and music stores, 8 music schools and lesson studios in San Mateo, California, independents first. Verify hours before you go; shops change fast. Buying your first guitar? Read the first guitar buying guide before you walk in.
Guitar and music stores
Instrument retailers, from dedicated guitar shops to full-line music stores.
CAE Sound
285 N Amphlett Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94401
Ken Su Violins
2199 S El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94403
Guitar lessons and music schools
Lesson studios and music schools. Most teach guitar; call to confirm your instrument and level.
Gradus Ad Parnassum Music Academy
1529 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94402-2435
Scherzo Music School
10 Madison Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
Allegro Music School
1880 S Grant St, San Mateo, CA 94402
Happy Mozart Music School
800 S B St Ste 400, San Mateo, CA 94401-4274
Pianissimo
1200 S El Camino Real Suite 2, San Mateo, CA 94402
Crestmont Conservatory Of Music
2575 Flores St, San Mateo, CA 94403-2366
Peninsula Music Together
30 E 5th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401-4107
Conrad Music Studio
3399 CSM Dr, San Mateo, CA 94402
Chain stores and franchise schools
National and regional chains. Big selection and consistent pricing; the independent shops above usually win on setup quality and advice.
Guitar Center
53 W Hillsdale Blvd Suite A, San Mateo, CA 94403
Recording Connection Audio Institutelessons
863 Woodside Way, San Mateo, CA 94401
School of Rock
711 S B St, San Mateo, CA 94401
Guitar Center Lessonslessons
53 West Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403
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