California
Guitar Stores and Lessons in Santa Barbara, CA
5 guitar and music stores, 6 music schools and lesson studios in Santa Barbara, 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.
Nick Rail Music
2801 De La Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3421
Jensen Guitar & Music Co.guitar shop
2830 De la Vina St, Santa Barbara, CA 93105-3457
Santa Barbara Stringed Instruments
725 Garden St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Len Freedman Music
1482 E Valley Rd # 400, Santa Barbara, CA 93108-1200
Classic Guitars International
836 Anacapa St, Santa Barbara, CA 93102-7001
Guitar lessons and music schools
Lesson studios and music schools. Most teach guitar; call to confirm your instrument and level.
Rockshop Academy
400 Puente Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93110-1941
Sandcastle Music Together
1033 Camino Del Rio, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Yellow Bird Music Studio
2600 De La Vina St Ste f, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Santa Barbara School Of Music
5276 Hollister Ave Ste 253, Santa Barbara, CA 93111-3073
Good Times Guitar
3225 Calle Pinon, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Alma De Mexico Academy Of Music
4849 Hollister Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111-2842
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.
Recording Connection Audio Institutelessons
33 W Haley St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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