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Level Up Your Playing with An Advanced Guitar Tutor
You’ve already mastered the fundamentals, but now it’s time to take your playing to the next level. Advanced guitar lessons are about refining technique, exploring complex harmony, and expressing your musical ideas with confidence. Whether your interests lie in jazz, fusion, progressive metal, or blues, our online guitar tutors help you navigate challenging chord changes, improvisation, and sophisticated musical structures.
They provide structured guidance while nurturing your creativity, helping you break through plateaus and develop a personal style. Learn to play with intention, shape phrases that resonate, and truly make the guitar an extension of your musical voice, all from the comfort of your home.
They provide structured guidance while nurturing your creativity, helping you break through plateaus and develop a personal style. Learn to play with intention, shape phrases that resonate, and truly make the guitar an extension of your musical voice, all from the comfort of your home.
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What Advanced Lessons Can Teach You
Advanced guitar lessons go beyond scales and speed - they’re about unlocking musical freedom. You’ll study advanced improvisation, complex chord voicings, extended scales, and stylistic nuances drawn from legendary players across multiple genres: John Petrucci, Allan Holdsworth, Paco de Lucía, Steve Vai, and Pat Metheny. Lessons focus on connecting theory to practice, helping you improvise over intricate progressions, compose original music, and develop your own unique sound.
Your online guitar tutor can guide you through advanced phrasing, harmonic exploration, and expressive techniques like legato, sweep picking, or modal interchange. You’ll gain the confidence to play fluidly in any style, communicate ideas through your instrument, and turn technical ability into a compelling musical voice.
Find the Right Mentor for Your Musical Growth
Choosing the right tutor is critical at an advanced level. On Tutorful, you can filter tutors by style, genre expertise, availability, and price. Watch introduction videos, read verified reviews, and message tutors to discuss your goals. Experienced tutors assess your current level, identify gaps in technique or theory, and create a bespoke roadmap for improvement.
Whether you want to focus on jazz improvisation, fusion complexity, or modern metal shredding, the right mentor ensures lessons are tailored, challenging, and inspiring. Every tutor is professionally vetted, so you can trust you’re learning from someone with proven experience and a track record of guiding advanced players to mastery.
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29 Guitar Advanced tutors:
£23/hr
5.0
Paul W
Experienced Guitar Tutor Professional Musician
I'm Paul and I have been teaching electric and acoustic guitar for 27 years. I have worked for Cheshire County Council and Manchester Council for 20 years teaching in various schools. Lessons are online. In my approach to teaching I want the student to be able to understand the fundamentals of the guitar, fretboard awareness knowing all the notes on the fretboard, knowledge of scales and how they relate to chords and harmony.This gives the student the ability to improvise and develop their own voice on the guitar.I think it is important to set a regular practice routine to set goals.I encourage...
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£47/hr
5.0
Robert W
An enthusiastic and experienced Classical Guitar teacher
An enthusiastic and experienced Classical Guitar TeacherI first started teaching adults and students alongside my day job as a Primary School Teacher in 1986. Since then I have continued to teach varying numbers of pupils each week throughout my professional career in which I have been a Headteacher in two of Sheffield's Primary Schools, an educational consultant/adviser and now as an authority on Digital Skills for Employment. I have played Classical Guitar since the age of 8 and passed the various exams to Grade 8 and have won an international award for my playing. I can develop and prepare students...
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£62/hr
5.0
Filippo M
Guitar Tutor - enjoy learning!
I am a professional guitarist experienced in most styles of music such as rock, blues, pop, funk, acoustic fingerstyle, RnB, jazz and soul.I am available for lessons in guitar and music theory, and I cater to beginners as well as those at the intermediate level and beyond. My lessons are a combination of practice and theory so you will not only learn how to play a chord or a song, but you will also understand how chords and scales work together. I am experienced in teaching children and adults, privately and in schools. I can also help you to prepare for grade examinations. To keep you from getting...
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£54/hr
5.0
Dave G
Professional Musician, Composer & Guitar tutor
*Due to high demand we can only offer lessons online or at Dave's home studio in Clapham South (Poynders Gardens)* **Please note that Dave's current rates are 30min=£33.5, 45min=£42 and 60min=£51**Hi, my name is Dave. I'm a Musician, Composer, Guitar, Piano & Bass tutor with over 20 years experience. After receiving a degree in Contemporary music, I was privileged to enjoy a fruitful career not only as a music teacher but also as a full time composer and performer, both live and in the studio. Please follow the links below for examples. Music which I composed, performed and recorded was scre...
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£27/hr
5.0
Cristina D
Professional Guitar Lessons
Hi, I'm Cris,For more than 15 years, I ve been teaching and playingguitar, bass and synths/keyboards in different range of styles: Rock, Blues, Latin, Funk, Soul, R&B, Alternative Rock, Pop, Indie, Classical.Enthusiastic, Patient, Dedicated Guitar and Bass Tutor.As a guitar player and bassist I've been performing, recording, songwriting and teaching UK, Europe and Southamerica.I teach ALL ages and ALL levels.I set up my lessons in a very interactive and relaxed way. Offering multimedia contents as well.Personalised methods for the lessons and multiple contents.I do prepare students for grade exams...
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£39/hr
5.0
Ben C
Patient and Enthusiastic Guitar Tutor
I have been playing guitar for 20 years and teaching music for 7 years. I have been involved in a variety of different bands and ensembles within that time. My main focus throughout this time has been all kinds of rock music but I also have lots of experience in metal and acoustic singer/songwriter styles. I qualified from Leeds College of Music, gaining a 2:1 degree in Music Production and Performance, and possess a passion for all genres of music and teaching. I completed a Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) in Higher Education Music at Edge Hill University in 2020, achieving a Distinction...
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Perry S
Ive been playing guitar for about 30 years but knew I had areas that needed improvement. Perry, did some preliminary work by watching some videos of me playing with a band and analysed my playing pointing out areas to improve and suggesting several different exercises to improve timing, left hand control and improvisation. Perry is a very knowledgeable teacher and is very encouraging. I’ve seen and feel a noticeable improvement in my playing in a short time and I’m really enjoying the lessons and practicing.
Steven T
2nd Aug 2024
Tsz Kiu O
As and "advanced" player, Kiu knows exactly what skills I needs to practice and I focus on what he's teaching me. Even after only 3 lessons, I can already see the improvement in other areas of my guitar playing, composition and musicianship.
Would recommend jazz lessons to any musician who wants to see general improvement in their musicianship. Kiu teaches this very well, patiently.
Ian W
27th Feb 2024
Robert W
Robert is a fantastic guitarist and teacher. With a career in teaching and life long playing of guitar, he knows how to provide expert learning for all abilities and interests in classical music.
We first worked on music reading and playing basics for ensuring I'm not missing basic skills in music notation, chords and other core musical knowledge.
We've worked on contrapuntal music interpretation and composition with both my own original pieces and established musical composers. Such as Mertz, Bach. It is very rewarding to work with Robert because he has a deep passion for the music and has a keen ear for, and fair judgement of your compositions and how they could be better or how they could be different in some musical or intuitive way.
I'm hoping to continue learning with Robert for some time so I can develop these skills further, since every lesson is rewarding and enjoyable and he's very flexible on times in emergencies.
James S
21st Aug 2022
Mike C
I really like my lessons with Mike. He quickly identifies what I like and at what pace I learn at. We have a structured approach to the lessons and I always come out of each lesson invigorated and buzzing. Support material is superb. Mike has very good patience and explains things very clearly. I have no worries about recommending Mike he really has improved my playing in a very short space of time.
Neil M
31st May 2022
Alex B
Excellent teaching and great specific responsiveness to my needs. Highly recommended
Matthew P
20th Apr 2022
Paul W
Great player and really easy going. Looking forward to the next lesson
Andrew T
4th Feb 2022
Robbie C
Robbie has been great to work with so far and I look forward to having more lessons. It's rare to find a teacher that plays an 8 string so that has been a huge bonus for me. Would definitely recommend!
Phil K
21st Sep 2021
Simon W
I met Simon for the first time today. He’s started me off on the right foot and offered me the guidance I need.
james K
1st Apr 2021
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Do I need a specific type of guitar for advanced lessons?
Not necessarily. The best guitar to start with is the one you already own and feel comfortable playing. Your tutor can discuss your goals and suggest whether a different instrument, like an archtop for jazz or an extended-range guitar for metal, might enhance your learning in the future. The focus is on your skill and technique rather than the gear you use.
How much do advanced guitar lessons cost?
Lesson prices vary depending on each tutor’s experience and qualifications. Most tutors set their rates starting from £25 per hour, and all rates are clearly displayed on their profiles. This makes it easy to find a tutor who matches both your learning needs and your budget.
How do online guitar lessons work?
Lessons take place in our specialised online music classroom, which includes live video chat, a shared whiteboard for theory, and file sharing for music sheets or tabs. All you need is your guitar, a webcam, and a stable internet connection. Tutors can observe your technique in real-time and give instant feedback, just like an in-person lesson.
How do I choose the right advanced guitar tutor?
Start by watching tutors’ introductory videos, reading student reviews, and messaging them to discuss their areas of expertise, such as improvisation, advanced theory, or specific genres. This ensures you select a guitar tutor whose teaching style and knowledge align with your goals.
Can I focus specifically on improvisation and music theory?
Absolutely. Advanced tutors specialise in bridging technique with musicality. You can focus on navigating complex chord changes, developing melodic phrasing, mastering scales and modes, or applying advanced harmonic concepts. Guitar lessons are tailored to what will most benefit your playing.
I’m a skilled player but have gaps in my theory knowledge. Is this for me?
Yes. Many advanced self-taught guitar players have gaps in their theoretical understanding. A tutor can assess your playing, pinpoint areas to improve, and design a personalised plan that strengthens your music theory, improvisation, and overall musicianship.
How should I prepare for my first advanced lesson?
Bring a piece or improvisation you feel comfortable with, and have a clear idea of your goals - whether that’s breaking out of a creative rut, mastering a particular style, or understanding complex harmony. Being prepared helps your tutor tailor the guitar lesson to your exact needs.
How long are typical lessons for advanced players?
Most advanced music students choose 60-minute lessons. This gives enough time to warm up, dive into complex techniques, apply theory, and set clear goals for the next session. Some tutors may also offer longer sessions if desired.
How are your advanced guitar tutors vetted?
Our vetting process is rigorous. Only 1 in 8 applicants are accepted. We verify professional experience, teaching credentials, and the ability to teach high-level musical concepts effectively. You can be confident you’re learning from a true expert.
What’s the advantage of a guitar tutor over using online resources?
While online videos are useful, they can’t provide personalised feedback. A guitar tutor can analyse your playing, correct subtle mistakes in technique or phrasing, and create a structured, tailored path for your improvement. This personalised guidance accelerates progress and helps you avoid developing bad habits on the guitar.
How often should I have guitar lessons to progress to an advanced level?
Most advanced students find that weekly or bi-weekly lessons offer the best balance. This schedule provides consistent guidance while giving you time to practise guitar and internalise complex concepts between lessons.