California
Guitar Stores and Lessons in San Rafael, CA
4 guitar and music stores, 6 music schools and lesson studios in San Rafael, 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.
Bananas At Large
1654 2nd St, San Rafael, CA 94901-2707
The Magic Flute
182 Northgate One, San Rafael, CA 94903
A Drummer's Tradition
740 A St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Player's Guitars
840 B St, San Rafael, CA 94901
Guitar lessons and music schools
Lesson studios and music schools. Most teach guitar; call to confirm your instrument and level.
Ali Akbar College of Music
215 West End Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
BandWorks
150 Mitchell Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94903
Drew Krag Guitar Lessons
4280 Redwood Hwy #11, San Rafael, CA 94903
Enriching Lives through Music
2960 Kerner Blvd, San Rafael, CA 94901
Anthony's Woodwind Corner
138 Gary Pl, San Rafael, CA 94901
Miraflores Academie
1505 Mission Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901-1848
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.
School of Rocklessons
4150 Redwood Hwy, San Rafael, CA 94903
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