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Guitar Tutor for All Ages, All Backgrounds & All Music Genres
£20/hr
First class free
Finn
CountySheffield
SubjectGuitar

Guitar Tutor for All Ages, All Backgrounds & All Music Genres

Unlock your inner rockstar with personalized guitar lessons that make learning fun and easy. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking...
CountySheffield
SubjectGuitar

Guitar Tutor for All Ages, All Backgrounds & All Music Genres

Unlock your inner rockstar with personalized guitar lessons that make learning fun and easy. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking...
Master Guitar with a Passionate and Proven Tutor
£25/hr
First class free
5(23 Reviews)
Rodrigo
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

Master Guitar with a Passionate and Proven Tutor

Hi, I’m Rodrigo, a 31-year-old professional guitarist and tutor from Argentina. I’ve been playing since I was 4 and teaching for over a dec...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

Master Guitar with a Passionate and Proven Tutor

Hi, I’m Rodrigo, a 31-year-old professional guitarist and tutor from Argentina. I’ve been playing since I was 4 and teaching for over a dec...
Would you like to learn how to play the guitar? Whether this is electric or acoustic guitar I can help you! All ages welcomed!
£20/hr
First class free
Jakub (Jacob)
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

Would you like to learn how to play the guitar? Whether this is electric or acoustic guitar I can help you! All ages welcomed!

I am a passionate music teacher and that's why I am offering lessons. If you are looking for private music lesson, I can help you. Whether...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

Would you like to learn how to play the guitar? Whether this is electric or acoustic guitar I can help you! All ages welcomed!

I am a passionate music teacher and that's why I am offering lessons. If you are looking for private music lesson, I can help you. Whether...
Qualified & ExperiencedElectric Guitar Tutor
£20/hr
First class free
Kallan
CountyBlackpool
SubjectGuitar

Qualified & ExperiencedElectric Guitar Tutor

Qualified & Experienced Electric Guitar Tutor with digital and face to face lesson options.Whether a beginner or an intermediate simply loo...
CountyBlackpool
SubjectGuitar

Qualified & ExperiencedElectric Guitar Tutor

Qualified & Experienced Electric Guitar Tutor with digital and face to face lesson options.Whether a beginner or an intermediate simply loo...
Affordable guitar teacher for beginners
£20/hr
First class free
Rowan
CountyWelwyn Garden City
SubjectGuitar

Affordable guitar teacher for beginners

If you've just bought a guitar and you need help in those first few steps, then I'll provide you with a good foundation to build off! We'll...
CountyWelwyn Garden City
SubjectGuitar

Affordable guitar teacher for beginners

If you've just bought a guitar and you need help in those first few steps, then I'll provide you with a good foundation to build off! We'll...
Guitar and improvisation lessons in any style. Learn guitar effortlessly
£42/hr
Stanimir Lambov
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

Guitar and improvisation lessons in any style. Learn guitar effortlessly

I am a private tutor with experience in one on one lessons for over 11 years. My lessons are designed specifically a cording to your needs...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

Guitar and improvisation lessons in any style. Learn guitar effortlessly

I am a private tutor with experience in one on one lessons for over 11 years. My lessons are designed specifically a cording to your needs...
Guitar for students who want a solid base for future growth
£15/hr
First class free
Michael
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

Guitar for students who want a solid base for future growth

If you are not set on the correct path, you can spend decades wasting time on the wrong things. I have experienced growth and stagnation, a...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

Guitar for students who want a solid base for future growth

If you are not set on the correct path, you can spend decades wasting time on the wrong things. I have experienced growth and stagnation, a...
Guitar tuition for all levels from the guitarist of The Proclaimers
£45/hr
First class free
5(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...
Experienced Jazz Graduated Guitarist Teaching Guitar To All Levels From 6 Years Old
£50/hr
First class free
5(2 Reviews)
Federico
Verified TutorVerified Tutor
CountyLondon
SubjectGuitar

Experienced Jazz Graduated Guitarist Teaching Guitar To All Levels From 6 Years Old

Hi there! I'm Federico, your guitar teacher with a DBS check! I've been playing guitar for many years across Italy, Germany, and the UK. Wh...
CountyLondon
SubjectGuitar

Experienced Jazz Graduated Guitarist Teaching Guitar To All Levels From 6 Years Old

Hi there! I'm Federico, your guitar teacher with a DBS check! I've been playing guitar for many years across Italy, Germany, and the UK. Wh...
I am a Chinese, now studying in the University of Glasgow postgraduate, music is our bridge, I hope we can learn music together
£20/hr
Ren Qilu
CountyGlasgow
SubjectGuitar

I am a Chinese, now studying in the University of Glasgow postgraduate, music is our bridge, I hope we can learn music together

I have been learning guitar for six years, and have one year's teaching experience in introductory guitar teaching and intermediate guitar...
CountyGlasgow
SubjectGuitar

I am a Chinese, now studying in the University of Glasgow postgraduate, music is our bridge, I hope we can learn music together

I have been learning guitar for six years, and have one year's teaching experience in introductory guitar teaching and intermediate guitar...
Professional guitar teacher - Fun and affordable lessons tailored to your ability and musical interests!
£25/hr
First class free
5(1 Reviews)
Albert
CountyManchester, Openshaw, Didsbur...
SubjectGuitar

Professional guitar teacher - Fun and affordable lessons tailored to your ability and musical interests!

I'm a passionate, friendly and experienced guitar teacher working in South Manchester. I teach electric, acoustic and classical guitar to s...
CountyManchester, Openshaw, Didsbur...
SubjectGuitar

Professional guitar teacher - Fun and affordable lessons tailored to your ability and musical interests!

I'm a passionate, friendly and experienced guitar teacher working in South Manchester. I teach electric, acoustic and classical guitar to s...
£9/hr
First class free
Chloe Boyd
CountyLargs
SubjectGuitar

Online guitar tutor. Offering from beginner level to a higher intermediate, using teaching methods based on the students skills

Online guitar tutor. Offering from beginner level to a higher intermediate, using teaching methods based on the students skills.
CountyLargs
SubjectGuitar

Online guitar tutor. Offering from beginner level to a higher intermediate, using teaching methods based on the students skills

Online guitar tutor. Offering from beginner level to a higher intermediate, using teaching methods based on the students skills.
£29/hr
Max
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

i am an industry professional with 10 years experience teaching any level preference is advanced level

personal and strict for the love of music and discipline classical guitar and ukulele as well as composition lessons are possible prepara...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

i am an industry professional with 10 years experience teaching any level preference is advanced level

personal and strict for the love of music and discipline classical guitar and ukulele as well as composition lessons are possible prepara...
Hi! I'm Nathan Smith I've been the primary guitarist for T.V shows The Voice, Idols, Strictly Come Dancing and I've also worked wi
£50/hr
First class free
Nathan
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

Hi! I'm Nathan Smith I've been the primary guitarist for T.V shows The Voice, Idols, Strictly Come Dancing and I've also worked wi

1) I assess where you are (don't worry if you're a beginner or wherever you are in your journey, it's about the way forward) and we discuss...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

Hi! I'm Nathan Smith I've been the primary guitarist for T.V shows The Voice, Idols, Strictly Come Dancing and I've also worked wi

1) I assess where you are (don't worry if you're a beginner or wherever you are in your journey, it's about the way forward) and we discuss...
Dust off that fretboard of that guitar you’ve not used in ages it’s time to change your life!
£20/hr
First class free
Ewan
CountyNewcastle
SubjectGuitar

Dust off that fretboard of that guitar you’ve not used in ages it’s time to change your life!

I’ve been playing guitar since I was 12, after a year I was busking on the streets. After 2 years I was getting paid gigs that’s how quick...
CountyNewcastle
SubjectGuitar

Dust off that fretboard of that guitar you’ve not used in ages it’s time to change your life!

I’ve been playing guitar since I was 12, after a year I was busking on the streets. After 2 years I was getting paid gigs that’s how quick...
£15/hr
Doug
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

I provide guitar lessons for beginners teaching them the basics scales and chords and a few techniques

I will gather information on the students favourite songs and music and make a fun program for them to follow and learn the song and then t...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

I provide guitar lessons for beginners teaching them the basics scales and chords and a few techniques

I will gather information on the students favourite songs and music and make a fun program for them to follow and learn the song and then t...
I would describe myself as laid back while highly enthusiastic as well. Lessons are aimed at anyone serious about learning music!
£25/hr
Daniel
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

I would describe myself as laid back while highly enthusiastic as well. Lessons are aimed at anyone serious about learning music!

I believe a teacher is a compass. They cannot tell where students are coming from or going to, they only point in the right direction.
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

I would describe myself as laid back while highly enthusiastic as well. Lessons are aimed at anyone serious about learning music!

I believe a teacher is a compass. They cannot tell where students are coming from or going to, they only point in the right direction.
A passionate, successful tutor of both guitar performance & music theory with over 15 years of professional experience
£25/hr
Thomas
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

A passionate, successful tutor of both guitar performance & music theory with over 15 years of professional experience

Communication & person skills, understanding and adapting to the students unique playing and learning style, their passion and their own pe...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

A passionate, successful tutor of both guitar performance & music theory with over 15 years of professional experience

Communication & person skills, understanding and adapting to the students unique playing and learning style, their passion and their own pe...
I have been teaching for nearly 30 years and have taught hundreds of students of all ages, from complete beginners to pro players.
£40/hr
Gianni
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

I have been teaching for nearly 30 years and have taught hundreds of students of all ages, from complete beginners to pro players.

I mostly teach one to one guitar lessons and occasionally run workshops in blues, acoustic ad electric guitar technique, funk, jazz guitar...
CountyOnline lessons
SubjectGuitar

I have been teaching for nearly 30 years and have taught hundreds of students of all ages, from complete beginners to pro players.

I mostly teach one to one guitar lessons and occasionally run workshops in blues, acoustic ad electric guitar technique, funk, jazz guitar...
Learn guitar and bass guitar the fun way!
£35/hr
First class free
Darren
CountyLeighton Buzzard
SubjectGuitar

Learn guitar and bass guitar the fun way!

Have you dreamed of being up ther on stage with your favourite band or artist? Its not as difficult as it looks and I can show you how. Fac...
CountyLeighton Buzzard
SubjectGuitar

Learn guitar and bass guitar the fun way!

Have you dreamed of being up ther on stage with your favourite band or artist? Its not as difficult as it looks and I can show you how. Fac...

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.