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Perhaps you bought them a guitar, hoping it would be a creative spark. But now it sits in a corner, a source of frustration rather than fun. YouTube tutorials can be confusing, and it's hard to know if they're even holding it right.
Even when you cannot teach them the chords, you can still help them. Our Tutor Finder asks a few simple questions about how your child likes to learn. We then find the right person to get them started, so you don't have to.
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From frustrating squeaks to their first real song
The right tutor does more than teach scales. They connect with your child, finding the music that inspires them and breaking it down into steps that make sense. It’s about building the patience and confidence to practise.
Suddenly, it's not a chore anymore. It's a way for them to express themselves, a skill they can be proud of. They start to see progress, and that feeling carries over long after the lesson ends.
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Matched to a guitar tutor who gets them
Our Tutor Finder asks the questions you might not know to ask — not just about your child's goals, but how they learn best. Based on this, we recommend a small, personalised shortlist of tutors we genuinely believe are the right fit.
Every tutor we recommend has passed a rigorous selection process; only one in eight applicants is accepted. They are not just skilled musicians, but patient and encouraging teachers who know how to make learning fun.
If the first session isn't quite right, our First Lesson Guarantee means we'll find another tutor for you at no extra charge.
Meet some of our
28 Guitar Beginner 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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£47/hr
5.0
Robert W
An enthusiastic and experienced Classical Guitar teacher
With over 40 years of Classical Guitar teaching behind me, I bring energy, expertise and a lifelong passion for this beautiful instrument.I began teaching adults and young learners back in 1986, alongside my career as a Primary School Teacher, and I’ve continued to teach students every single week throughout a rich professional life that has included two Headships in Sheffield, work as an Educational Consultant/Adviser, and as a specialist role in Digital Skills for Employment. I’ve played Classical Guitar since the age of 8, progressing through all the grades to Grade 8 and beyond and winning an ...
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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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£35/hr
5.0
Paul K
Experienced Guitar tutor, online and in-person(Edinburgh)
I'm a 43year old, Edinburgh based musician with over thirty years experience playing multiple instruments. I have over ten years experience tutoring freelance (one on one) and an additional one year teaching a group guitar lesson (8 children, 2 teachers) once a week for a local charity. I have a BSc in Audio Technology and a HND in Sound Engineering and hope to study Music Therapy at a postgraduate level. As a musician, I started classical training at the age of four with the violin. Changing to viola around age nine, I also played lower brass instruments for seven years (Tuba/Euphonium) whilst...
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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 Pavel V
Great tutor, patient, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. My son really enjoys the lessons and always looks forward to them. I'd highly recommend him.
Livia F
15th Jun 2026
George E
I'm new to Tutorful and just checking it out. My guitar playing has always been kind of uncomplicated and I've always been lazy with learning theory. George was exactly the tutor I needed to remedy this. He was well-prepared, covered exactly what I wanted to know about, and explained it very clearly. He was also very patient and really went the extra mile to make sure we got through everything he had planned even though I ran late (which won't happen again!).
I am not sure that I will actually stick with online lessons on Tutorful as I'm finding the platform rather buggy and tricky to use, but I don't want to go without recommending George. I would even prefer to do in-person lessons with him if I can make it work with my schedule
James P
19th May 2026
Bethan J
Finally started learning the guitar in my 40s (possible mid-life crisis) and Bethan is fab tutor. Very patient and kind, I definitely would recommend her to anyone!
Dyonne F
20th Apr 2026
Davide A
Davide is a patient, supportive guitar teacher who makes lessons easy to follow. My son has really enjoyed learning with him and would recommend him. He creates a relaxed atmosphere that helps my son stay motivated.
Nurcihan T
11th Feb 2026
Nicole L
Brillant, I have been having lessons for over 18 months now and she is just fab, a true inspiration. One day maybe i will know half of what she does, enjoying the journey. Thank you.
Leanne B
2nd Dec 2025
Perry S
Perry's been amazing.
Kindness, passion, enthusiasm, patience, all while still making sure that you learn and get the results you're after!
Ben M
15th Oct 2025
Jonathan W
Jonathan is an excellent guitar tutor. I started with Jonathan as a complete beginner and I feel that I am progressing with each session. Each session Jonathan goes through, theory, answers questions and reviews what I have been practicing over the previous week. At the end of each session Jonathan documents what I need to work on over the next week. He offers encouragement and always has multiple hints, tips and advice to improve my guitar playing. Jonathan is very patient and has a passion for guitar playing. I would highly recommend him as a tutor, whether you are a beginner or more advanced.
Scott M
16th Jun 2025
Farrokh K
Farrokh has been a great electric guitar teacher to me for the last 4-5 weeks. In the hour that the lesson lasts, i believe i learn just enough so i can practice for the rest of the week. I started taking lessons with Farokh because i always wanted to know how to play an instrument, moreover i picked music for my GCSEs which i will be starting in September. The pace of the lesson is never necessarily too fast or too slow, if so i can just ask to slow down. Overall, i really recommend! :-)
Anna Z
24th Apr 2025
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See all FAQs You tell us about your child by answering a few simple questions: their goals with guitar, how they prefer to learn, and any specific needs. We then use this information to recommend a small shortlist of tutors who are the best fit. You don't have to search through profiles; we do the work for you.