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Learning acoustic guitar is one of the most rewarding musical journeys - and having the right tutor makes all the difference. Instead of battling finger pain, buzzing chords, and confusing tutorials, you’ll have a supportive expert guiding you every step of the way. Your tutor can help you develop the clean, warm tone of James Taylor, the rhythmic drive of John Mayer, or the percussive creativity of Tommy Emmanuel.
With personalised feedback on posture, strumming, fingerstyle, and technique, you’ll progress with confidence and avoid the frustrating bad habits that slow players down. Whether you want to accompany your voice, play at family gatherings, or finally learn the songs you love, a dedicated acoustic guitar tutor helps you enjoy the process and grow as a musician.
With personalised feedback on posture, strumming, fingerstyle, and technique, you’ll progress with confidence and avoid the frustrating bad habits that slow players down. Whether you want to accompany your voice, play at family gatherings, or finally learn the songs you love, a dedicated acoustic guitar tutor helps you enjoy the process and grow as a musician.
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Core Techniques Every Acoustic Student Learns
In acoustic guitar lessons, you’ll develop the essential techniques that bring songs to life across a variety of styles - from folk and pop to country, blues, and modern fingerstyle. At Tutorful, our guitar tutors will guide you through smooth chord transitions, strumming patterns for different grooves, Travis-picking, fingerstyle independence, percussive techniques, and building strong rhythm foundations.
You’ll also explore how to arrange songs for solo guitar, accompany your own singing, and add expressive touches like dynamics and embellishments. Whether you’re learning classic folk tunes, acoustic rock favourites, or intricate fingerpicking pieces, lessons help you turn simple ideas into confident, musical performances that reflect your personality and growing skill.
Find a tutor You’ll also explore how to arrange songs for solo guitar, accompany your own singing, and add expressive touches like dynamics and embellishments. Whether you’re learning classic folk tunes, acoustic rock favourites, or intricate fingerpicking pieces, lessons help you turn simple ideas into confident, musical performances that reflect your personality and growing skill.
Find a Tutor Who Makes Learning Fun and Effective
Picking the right tutor can transform your guitar journey. On Tutorful, you can filter by style, experience, and availability, watch introduction videos, and read student reviews to find the perfect match. Every tutor is professionally vetted - only 1 in 8 applicants are accepted - so you know you’re learning from a skilled, patient teacher.
Our acoustic guitar tutors personalise lessons to your goals, whether that’s learning specific songs, improving fingerstyle technique, or mastering strumming patterns. With structured guidance, real-time feedback, and a plan built around your pace, every lesson helps you progress faster and enjoy the process while creating the sound you love.
Our acoustic guitar tutors personalise lessons to your goals, whether that’s learning specific songs, improving fingerstyle technique, or mastering strumming patterns. With structured guidance, real-time feedback, and a plan built around your pace, every lesson helps you progress faster and enjoy the process while creating the sound you love.
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21 Guitar Acoustic tutors:
£23/hr
5.0
Paul W
Experienced Guitar Tutor Professional Musician
I have taught electric and acoustic guitar for 27 years, including 20 years in schools through Cheshire County Council and Manchester Council.I teach online, covering all styles of electric guitar as well as acoustic guitar, with particular specialisms in jazz and blues. I also teach Rockschool and have helped pupils prepare for and pass their GCSE exams.Lessons focus on building a strong understanding of the instrument rather than simply learning songs. We work on the fundamentals of guitar, including fretboard awareness and learning the notes across the neck, then explore scales and how they...
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£54/hr
5.0
Hammad R
(15 years experience) Guitar production.
LCM Music Lecturer of the year 2022, I am a music teacher and producer based in Chorleywood/Rickmansworth. I teach guitar, Piano, Music Production and composition. I can teach to any age as I have experience in delivering lessons to individuals in various levels of music. I have released over 80 music albums which includes artists from Europe and Asia.I have recently finished my Masters in Music Record Production from University of West London. I am now a PhD student in Music Production at London College of Music.My teaching methods include looking at music as a language and numbers. This method...
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£39/hr
5.0
Ben C
Patient and Enthusiastic Guitar Tutor
I have 20 years’ experience as a guitarist and seven years’ experience teaching music, with a background in a wide range of bands and ensembles.I teach guitar from complete beginner to advanced level, specialising in rock while also covering metal and acoustic singer-songwriter styles. My experience includes many different genres, so lessons can focus on developing your playing within the music you enjoy.I usually begin with a song the student knows, helping them enjoy playing straight away while introducing the techniques and understanding needed to progress. This practical, direct approach get...
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£40/hr
5.0
Michael K
Guitar Guitar Tutor - 2000 PLUS HOURS EXPERIENCE/ Half £ first session!
An enthusiastic 36 year old guitar/piano tutor of 6 years, playing for 17 years.I graduated from Bimm university in 2018, studying music with a BA Hons in Creative Musicianship.I feel it is time to offer my skill, and experience in helping children and adults to fulfil their dream of playing guitar, and piano to a comfortable level.I can teach in the comfort of your own home, or you are welcome to come to mine ! I have the ability to teach grades, or just your favourite songs - It's entirely up to you !I am also capable of teaching music software, as I am using this on a regular basis myself !I...
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£35/hr
4.9
David D
Guitar Tutor, Experienced and Professional
David has been teaching guitar for over 15 years. He is based in the North East of England and teaches from his home in Whickham, Gateshead. He teaches most styles:- rock, hard rock, indie, blues, folk, country and jazz. He is qualified to Grade 8 level in Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar and Music Theory. He is professionally qualified to Diploma level with the London College of Music (ALCM). He also teaches students through the Registry of Guitar Tutors exams.David has a personal tuition room with a large range of guitars and amps, together with a PC programmed with many apps and programs to...
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£30/hr
5.0
Stephen T
Experienced, friendly, patient Guitar tutor for all ages
I am a native English-speaking, qualified tutor of English as a foreign language, who also tutors Thai, acoustic guitar, and low-level French and Spanish - having studied these languages, lived in Thailand for 14 years, and played guitar since primary school.I also do English proofreading and editing, Thai interpreting, other areas of English writing, reading and speaking, and other primary subjects such as Maths.EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS • 20 years helping people improve their language (mostly English) • 12 years paid tutoring, teaching and proofreading • TESOL Level 5 Certificate (Teaching ESOL:...
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98% of our students said
their tutors made a difference
Find a tutor Davide A
From his very first lesson my son has loved his lessons with Davide. He is very kind and he makes even a new student feel at ease. He is patient and explains things very well. My son looks forward to his lesson each week. We highly recommend Davide.
Michelle N
15th Oct 2025
Jonah S
Jonah is very easy to work with. He seems to genuinely be interested in helping me and my progress . He challenges without being pushy, and in the short time I’ve spent with him, I’ve already grown as a guitarist. He also has a wide range of knowledge in every area that pertain to me producing my own music. Very highly recommended!
Benedict Joseph M
21st Jul 2025
Dan B
I would highly recommend anyone to undertake guitar lessons with Dan. I wanted to become a better songwriter and with Dan's incredible guidance, direction and expert knowledge, I have improved drastically. He is very thoughtful, engaging and maximizes the lesson time to the fullest. From my first lesson he knew exactly wh
Diana B
16th Sep 2023
Rhys I
Rhys is a great guitar teacher. During our online guitar lessons, Rhys is very accommodating of where I am at in terms of guitar ability and caters the lessons to me personally. He is also very patient and doesn't hesitate to slow down the lesson if he feels that I am not grasping a new technique as quickly as i could.
Tshepo B
24th Jun 2023
Simone I
I'm so glad we met Simone. My daughter returns from classes with a positive attitude and a great desire to exercise. Your professionalism, energy and sense of humor are invaluable. Thank you.
Ewelina O
21st May 2023
Paul W
Really enjoy all my lessons, Paul’s a great teacher and he’s really experienced. Can tell he just loves playing and teaching others! Would highly recommend him!!
Michelle A
29th Jan 2023
Adam H
Adam is a great teacher. I've learned an awful lot in the few weeks that he's been teaching me. We've already covered lot of different music and every lesson seems to fly by! I enjoy every one enormously and always look forward to seeing him each week.
Lee M
24th Nov 2022
Simon W
Simon tutors my son and has done great job so far. William has picked up a lot of knowledge and techniques from Simon, in a short time.
Francis S
24th Oct 2022
Frequently
asked questions
See all FAQs Yes. Having your own guitar means you can practise between sessions, which is where most real progress happens. If you’re unsure what to buy, tutors are always happy to recommend budget-friendly beginner acoustic guitars that feel comfortable and sound good.