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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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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.
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52 Guitar Beginner 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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£35/hr
5.0
Gavin J
Fun Guitar Lessons for all ages (All 5 Star Reviews!)
I'm an experienced musician who has played in many bands since the age of 14 and I also write for production music libraries. I have been teaching guitar and bass guitar for over 20 years. I teach acoustic and electric guitar to all ages and hold a basic disclosure and PVG License. I can teach many styles including Blues, Rock, Metal, Folk, Country, Jazz, and Pop.I usually teach following the Rockschool. London College Music and Trinity Rock and Pop syllabus's, developing playing skills while learning real songs, as well as preparing you for and teaching you any songs that you like.Apart from my...
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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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£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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£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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£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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