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Italian Guitar teacher from basic to advanced students (Italian native speaker and English)
£21/hr
First class free
Andrea
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

Italian Guitar teacher from basic to advanced students (Italian native speaker and English)

I am an Italian Jazz Guitarist based in London with over 30 years' experience performing and teaching. I have played with many renowned Ita...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

Italian Guitar teacher from basic to advanced students (Italian native speaker and English)

I am an Italian Jazz Guitarist based in London with over 30 years' experience performing and teaching. I have played with many renowned Ita...
Full-time Piano, Guitar & Music Theory teacher with over 20 years experience
£30/hr
First class free
5.0(1 Reviews)
Mark
CountyCrosby Sefton, Blundellsands,...
SubjectGuitar

Full-time Piano, Guitar & Music Theory teacher with over 20 years experience

I am a full-time piano, guitar and music theory teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching mostly in Crosby and Formby. I have taugh...
CountyCrosby Sefton, Blundellsands,...
SubjectGuitar

Full-time Piano, Guitar & Music Theory teacher with over 20 years experience

I am a full-time piano, guitar and music theory teacher with over 20 years of experience teaching mostly in Crosby and Formby. I have taugh...
Experienced guitar lessons for all ages and abilities
£30/hr
Jon
CountyStafford, Derrington, Hopton,...
SubjectGuitar

Experienced guitar lessons for all ages and abilities

Private lessons tailored to your abilities and skills. Learn at your own pace. Learn the style that you enjoy. Please contact me for more i...
CountyStafford, Derrington, Hopton,...
SubjectGuitar

Experienced guitar lessons for all ages and abilities

Private lessons tailored to your abilities and skills. Learn at your own pace. Learn the style that you enjoy. Please contact me for more i...
Guitar tuition for all levels from the guitarist of The Proclaimers
£45/hr
First class free
5.0(3 Reviews)
Zac
CountyBath
SubjectGuitar

Guitar tuition for all levels from the guitarist of The Proclaimers

I teach from experience and what matters to musicians and audience . I am patient and enthusiastic and focus on you getting the best sound...
CountyBath
SubjectGuitar

Guitar tuition for all levels from the guitarist of The Proclaimers

I teach from experience and what matters to musicians and audience . I am patient and enthusiastic and focus on you getting the best sound...
Guitar teacher teaches all ages mixed ability
£17/hr
First class free
Aidan Ellis
CountyLiverpool
SubjectGuitar

Guitar teacher teaches all ages mixed ability

I have nearly 10 years of guitar playing experience, playing at prestigious venues such as the anglican cathedral in my home town of liverp...
CountyLiverpool
SubjectGuitar

Guitar teacher teaches all ages mixed ability

I have nearly 10 years of guitar playing experience, playing at prestigious venues such as the anglican cathedral in my home town of liverp...
I give private lessons tailored to your level and learning needs.
£30/hr
First class free
Graham
CountyGlasgow, Burnside (South Lana...
SubjectGuitar

I give private lessons tailored to your level and learning needs.

I love to see learners gain in confidence, so we explore what interests you, learning the way that works for you, at a pace that works for...
CountyGlasgow, Burnside (South Lana...
SubjectGuitar

I give private lessons tailored to your level and learning needs.

I love to see learners gain in confidence, so we explore what interests you, learning the way that works for you, at a pace that works for...
I'm a very experienced guitar teacher, I can teach most styles but specialise in Classical and Jazz. Available for online lessons.
£40/hr
David
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

I'm a very experienced guitar teacher, I can teach most styles but specialise in Classical and Jazz. Available for online lessons.

I have taught for 25 years in schools, colleges and universities, as well as privately. I am very experienced in tailoring lessons to meet...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

I'm a very experienced guitar teacher, I can teach most styles but specialise in Classical and Jazz. Available for online lessons.

I have taught for 25 years in schools, colleges and universities, as well as privately. I am very experienced in tailoring lessons to meet...
I started learning guitar when I was in grade 3, and I have maintained a strong passion for it ever since. Over the years, I have
£12/hr
Nhat Quoc Du
CountyHatfield Hertfordshire, Colne...
SubjectGuitar

I started learning guitar when I was in grade 3, and I have maintained a strong passion for it ever since. Over the years, I have

I specialize in fingerstyle guitar and have strong expertise in advanced techniques, as well as both basic and advanced accompaniment (stru...
CountyHatfield Hertfordshire, Colne...
SubjectGuitar

I started learning guitar when I was in grade 3, and I have maintained a strong passion for it ever since. Over the years, I have

I specialize in fingerstyle guitar and have strong expertise in advanced techniques, as well as both basic and advanced accompaniment (stru...
Professional guitar player - Berklee College of Music graduate with 10+ years of teaching at all levels in both Spanish and Englis
£30/hr
First class free
5.0(1 Reviews)
Martin
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyGlen Parva
SubjectGuitar

Professional guitar player - Berklee College of Music graduate with 10+ years of teaching at all levels in both Spanish and Englis

I would describe my teaching philosophy as organic and holistic. I believe that with unlimited content at their fingertips, people today te...
CountyGlen Parva
SubjectGuitar

Professional guitar player - Berklee College of Music graduate with 10+ years of teaching at all levels in both Spanish and Englis

I would describe my teaching philosophy as organic and holistic. I believe that with unlimited content at their fingertips, people today te...
I am a great guitarist with a lot of experience training people. 
I teach basics and advanced techniques, as well as music theory!
£20/hr
First class free
5.0(1 Reviews)
Martin
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyMaidstone, Allington (Kent), ...
SubjectGuitar

I am a great guitarist with a lot of experience training people. I teach basics and advanced techniques, as well as music theory!

I will quickly assess your level and adapt my training to suit. We will have online sessions that focus on individual and specific techniq...
CountyMaidstone, Allington (Kent), ...
SubjectGuitar

I am a great guitarist with a lot of experience training people. I teach basics and advanced techniques, as well as music theory!

I will quickly assess your level and adapt my training to suit. We will have online sessions that focus on individual and specific techniq...
£43/hr
Daniel
CountyHounslow London
SubjectGuitar

I give 1-2-1 private lessons to anyone serious and dedicated to learning the guitar.

I work with your goals and interests, there's no "one-size-fits-all" approach. Lessons can be online as well as in-person. Graded exam opti...
CountyHounslow London
SubjectGuitar

I give 1-2-1 private lessons to anyone serious and dedicated to learning the guitar.

I work with your goals and interests, there's no "one-size-fits-all" approach. Lessons can be online as well as in-person. Graded exam opti...
DBS-compliant guitar lessons from a safeguarding-trained touring pro with over 9 years of teaching experience
£40/hr
First class free
Thomas
CountyHigh Wycombe, Downley, Hazlem...
SubjectGuitar

DBS-compliant guitar lessons from a safeguarding-trained touring pro with over 9 years of teaching experience

I have nearly a decade of experience teaching guitar academically and for leisure for all age ranges. I am DBS-compliant, safeguarding trai...
CountyHigh Wycombe, Downley, Hazlem...
SubjectGuitar

DBS-compliant guitar lessons from a safeguarding-trained touring pro with over 9 years of teaching experience

I have nearly a decade of experience teaching guitar academically and for leisure for all age ranges. I am DBS-compliant, safeguarding trai...
I'm here to share my knowledge of making music on the guitar.
£30/hr
Luke
CountyLondon
SubjectGuitar

I'm here to share my knowledge of making music on the guitar.

Having varied experience across many different musical genres, my students have a great opportunity to develop their musical tastes and lea...
CountyLondon
SubjectGuitar

I'm here to share my knowledge of making music on the guitar.

Having varied experience across many different musical genres, my students have a great opportunity to develop their musical tastes and lea...
I teach acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, ukulele and song writing. My style is personal and professional
£30/hr
John
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

I teach acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, ukulele and song writing. My style is personal and professional

With instrument teaching I get an understanding of the students ability as well as their own unique passions and interests. From there I de...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

I teach acoustic guitar, electric guitar, electric bass, ukulele and song writing. My style is personal and professional

With instrument teaching I get an understanding of the students ability as well as their own unique passions and interests. From there I de...
£25/hr
First class free
Billy
CountyLittleton Panell
SubjectGuitar

Electric Guitar Teacher

I have a bachelors degree in Popular Music Performance from BIMM Bristol and a Distinction at Grade 8 in Electric Guitar from LCME. I also...
CountyLittleton Panell
SubjectGuitar

Electric Guitar Teacher

I have a bachelors degree in Popular Music Performance from BIMM Bristol and a Distinction at Grade 8 in Electric Guitar from LCME. I also...
I have been playing guitar for 30 years and teaching for 3 years. I would aim to teach beginners
£12/hr
Chris
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

I have been playing guitar for 30 years and teaching for 3 years. I would aim to teach beginners

My 30 years playing guitar have been spent mainly on acoustic guitars. I have developed a beginners course which covers both strumming and...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

I have been playing guitar for 30 years and teaching for 3 years. I would aim to teach beginners

My 30 years playing guitar have been spent mainly on acoustic guitars. I have developed a beginners course which covers both strumming and...
With five years of session work and touring, currently in industry, I deliver motivating mentorship to aspiring guitarists
£25/hr
Nikki
CountyLondon, Edmonton, Finsbury Pa...
SubjectGuitar

With five years of session work and touring, currently in industry, I deliver motivating mentorship to aspiring guitarists

Having worked as a session guitarist for pop and alternative artists, I offer lessons to complete beginners, up to intermediate players tha...
CountyLondon, Edmonton, Finsbury Pa...
SubjectGuitar

With five years of session work and touring, currently in industry, I deliver motivating mentorship to aspiring guitarists

Having worked as a session guitarist for pop and alternative artists, I offer lessons to complete beginners, up to intermediate players tha...
Solo and Rhythm Guitar for basic - intermediate levels
£30/hr
First class free
Cris Ciarrocchi
CountyLondon, Blackfriars, City Of ...
SubjectGuitar

Solo and Rhythm Guitar for basic - intermediate levels

I am a musician (mainly guitar, bass, piano), songwriter, producer and currently teaching Music Technology for children aged 7 to 11 years...
CountyLondon, Blackfriars, City Of ...
SubjectGuitar

Solo and Rhythm Guitar for basic - intermediate levels

I am a musician (mainly guitar, bass, piano), songwriter, producer and currently teaching Music Technology for children aged 7 to 11 years...
I am a very kind person and my lessons are aimed at beginners, or intermediate acoustic guitarists
£30/hr
Ashley Westlake
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

I am a very kind person and my lessons are aimed at beginners, or intermediate acoustic guitarists

I love teaching/playing guitar, is it beginner lessons you’re looking for? Or do you already know how to play and looking to futher your kn...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

I am a very kind person and my lessons are aimed at beginners, or intermediate acoustic guitarists

I love teaching/playing guitar, is it beginner lessons you’re looking for? Or do you already know how to play and looking to futher your kn...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS) about Guitar Tutoring

🎸 How can I find guitar lessons?

On FindTutors, you can easily find private guitar tutors by using the search bar if you're looking for music classes near you or online. We recommend contacting the private guitar teachers to ask about their teaching methods and availability. You should also check the reviews of other students. Many guitar tutors have the genre of music they usually play on their profile, and you can even ask them for their experience, qualifications and background in music.

💻 Where can I find a guitar tutor near me?

If you're wondering “where can I find music classes near me?”, you're in the right place. Here are some of the places where you can find guitar lessons near you:

  • FindTutors: We have hundreds of guitar tutors from all over the UK. Enter your area into the search bar and filter to see guitar tutors near you.
  • Music schools: Music schools often offer group lessons separated by age or ability.

💵 What is the price of private guitar lessons?

The price of the private guitar lessons varies depending on the type of lesson, the experience of the tutor and, of course, their qualifications. At FindTutors you will see that guitar lessons cost around £24 an hour.

🏠 Can I learn to play the guitar at home?

Learning to play the guitar is one of those things that can be done at any time. The ability to choose between online or private guitar lessons, as previously noted, is a huge benefit that lets you master any new talent without ever leaving the comforts of your house.

🤷🏻 What types of guitar can I learn to play?

Private lessons are currently available for learning to play different guitar styles: electric, electro-acoustic, bass and acoustic.

  • Acoustic: A soundboard is a defining feature of this guitar genre.
  • Electro-acoustic guitars are a hybrid of acoustic and electric guitars. They are distinguished by having pickups, a microphone, or transducers in addition to the body of an acoustic guitar.
  • Electric: By prolonging the notes further, an electric guitar allows for timbre alterations.
  • Built like an electric guitar, a bass guitar is a plucked string instrument that produces lower frequencies.

Guitar lessons and their benefits

Electric guitar versus acoustic guitar

It's critical to understand the distinctions between acoustic and electric guitars when learning to play. If you're not experienced with musical instruments, you can ask a private guitar teacher about the type of the instrument you'd like to play.

Electric guitars have a distinct style, but acoustic guitars have a more conventional appearance. Unlike acoustic guitars, which have gentle curves, they are sharp and elongated. 

Acoustic guitars have a more classical sound because they don't require an amplifier, whereas electric guitars have a completely different sound because they require one. Additionally, its sound can be tuned to provide various effects based on the kind of music you choose to perform.

Acoustic guitars get a lot of personality from their soundboard. On the other hand, because the vibration of the strings produces electrical signals that produce the sounds, electric guitars have a solid body. In order to transfer vibration to the strings, electric guitars typically require picks.

In contrast, acoustic guitars often do not require picks, but it is frequently advised to use them in beginning guitar lessons. Electric guitars require an amplifier and pedals to replicate the sound, whilst acoustic guitars only require a strap and case.

What can I learn in guitar lessons?

There are various benefits of finding music classes near you or online. There are various methods to learn how to play the electric and acoustic guitar. Regardless of the approach you take, acquiring guitar skills offers numerous advantages. Guitar lessons are beneficial, not just for mastering the guitar. 

  • It enhances social development. Playing the guitar, particularly in a group setting, assists in enhancing and fostering children's social skills. A key benefit of this instrument is that it can be performed solo or alongside other instruments, like the piano.
  • It significantly enhances focus. Private guitar lessons promote the cultivation of concentration, since it is an instrument that necessitates engaging all mental and intellectual abilities.
  • Gives you discipline: Attending guitar lessons encourages the development of discipline, because it is no secret that in order to play the guitar correctly it is essential to spend many hours practising and making mistakes in order to correct them afterwards.

Finding the ideal private guitar teacher

To choose the best guitar tutor for you, you should take into account these tips:

  • Searching for testimonials is important: It is important that you look for recommendations and reviews of the private guitar tutor from previous students to make sure they are a good teacher. This is a very important resource to save time and money when choosing your music tutor.
  • Choose an experienced tutor: Everyone learns differently and at different speeds. It is therefore essential that the guitar tutor that you choose is experienced, this way they will have dealt with lots of different types of students
  • Establish what kind of tutor you want: Obviously, a professional and experienced music tutor will know exactly what is best for each student. However, you should also consider whether you want in-person or online tuition.

The teaching process should be fun: We know you are finding tutors to learn a new instrument, but don't forget that these are guitar lessons. It doesn't matter if you are a beginner or advanced, you should always make sure to have fun. It doesn't matter how talented and skilled the teacher is, but if the lesson becomes boring, it will affect your learning.

In-person vs online lessons

It is normal to question if it's better to find guitar tutors near you or online. This is a personal choice and depends on a variety of factors, including your availability and schedule, as well as your learning style. Perhaps you feel that taking classes near you would hold you accountable and motivate you to keep up with the guitar. As well as this, if you're a beginner at guitar, it may be easier for your guitar tutor to correct your form or hear if you're having any tuning issues with your guitar with in-person tuition.

However, with the advance in technology and the quality of online platforms, it's become easier than ever to take online music lessons. You can still communicate with your online guitar tutor in real time, they can share various online resources with you, and you can even record the lessons so that you can go back and review them later.