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About us

For more than 60 years, La Jolla Music has been helping students discover the joy of making music. Since 1962, we've served the La Jolla community by creating a place where aspiring musicians of all ages can learn, grow, and connect through music.

Today, our community is powered by more than 25 independent, professional music educators who bring real-world experience, passion, and expertise to every lesson. Together, they offer instruction in piano, guitar, ukulele, bass, banjo, drums, voice, songwriting, strings, woodwinds, brass, harp, and more—providing students with the opportunity to find the teacher who best matches their goals, interests, and learning style.

Beyond private lessons, La Jolla Music offers a growing collection of courses and group programs designed to create memorable musical experiences, build confidence, and foster community.

Whether you're taking your first musical steps or continuing a lifelong journey, you'll find a welcoming environment, exceptional educators, and a community that believes in the power of music to enrich lives.

Client Testimonials

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    Terry B., Google review
    “This place is great to bring your kids in for lessons of all kinds! It’s very clean and there is a comfortable waiting area and great teachers. My son takes bass lessons with Tony Muhammed and he’s the real deal. Easy street parking and payments. My son loves it!”

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    Mark P., Yelp! review
    “La Jolla Music is a great store and practice location. The staff is friendly and very helpful. They have music/instruments/practice rooms/instructors. My daughter has attended weekly cello lessons which has helped her excel past many of her peers and older cellist. Thank you La Jolla Music!!”

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    C. Bortfeld, Local Guide, Google review
    “My kids take music lessons here - saxophone (with Eric) And clarinet (with Stefanie) and they are both learning so much and having a great time doing it. We are extremely happy. La Jolla Music has been a great place to rent instruments, buy them and get repairs. I highly recommend it for all your music needs!!”

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    Aimee L., Google review

    “It is without hesitation that we recommend Evan Walsh to anyone looking for any outstanding trumpet teacher. Evan motivates my son to practice and my ten year old son looks forward to his trumpet lesson each week. Thank you, Evan, for encouraging a love for music.”

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    Howard W., Yelp! review

    “At least for lessons there is a wide selection of excellent teachers, most who offer a free first lesson. The staff is friendly and the email lesson reminders are helpful.”

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    Gen W., Yelp! review

    “Very nice and friendly staff. Great music classes. They also donate to local schools.

    Thank you!”

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    James L., Yelp! review

    “Both my kids started music lessons (piano and guitar) six months ago and we love the program. Great teachers with a flexible, child-centered approach to teaching.”

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    Breffni B., Local Guide, Google review

    “Very friendly service and very reasonably priced violin rental!”

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    Jill K., Yelp! review

    My daughter (6) takes piano from Miss Bonnie and she is just so lovely with her! So encouraging and my daughter looks forward to her lesson every week. She is brilliant at inspiring a passion for music.

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    Eric K., Google review

    It is so nice to have my kids and me take lessons here we look forward to it every day!!!

Contact Us

7423 Girard Ave
La Jolla, CA 92037
next to La Jolla Elementary

Phone
(858) 459-3375

Email
info@LaJollaMusic.com

Hours
MON-THU 11a-7p, FRI 11a-6p
SAT 10a-3p
SUN closed