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Blues guitar has a magic that’s hard to capture on your own. A great blues guitar tutor helps you unlock that sound - teaching you not just what to play, but how to make it sing. With personalised guidance, you’ll learn to shape phrases with the sweetness of B.B. King, dig into gritty bends like Stevie Ray Vaughan, or explore the smooth, expressive lines of Eric Clapton and Buddy Guy.
Your tutor will help you understand the emotional vocabulary of the blues, build confidence in your playing, and develop a style that feels authentic to you. Whether you're brand new or refining your tone, a tutor gives you the support, structure, and inspiration to grow as a musician.
Your tutor will help you understand the emotional vocabulary of the blues, build confidence in your playing, and develop a style that feels authentic to you. Whether you're brand new or refining your tone, a tutor gives you the support, structure, and inspiration to grow as a musician.
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Master Classic Blues Licks and Build Soulful Solos
In your blues guitar lessons, you’ll dive into the techniques that make each blues style unique - whether it’s Delta blues fingerpicking, Chicago electric grooves, Texas blues power, or the smooth phrasing of West Coast swing. Your tutor will break down essential skills such as expressive bending, vocal-style vibrato, call-and-response phrasing, chord tones, pentatonic scales, and 12-bar variations.
You’ll learn how to craft solos that flow naturally, outline chord changes, and carry emotional weight. As your skills grow, you’ll explore improvisation, rhythm playing, and building your own licks, helping you move from copying the greats to creating music that’s unmistakably yours.
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You’ll learn how to craft solos that flow naturally, outline chord changes, and carry emotional weight. As your skills grow, you’ll explore improvisation, rhythm playing, and building your own licks, helping you move from copying the greats to creating music that’s unmistakably yours.
Find Your Perfect Blues Guitar Mentor
Finding the right guitar tutor who understands the blues is key to making real progress. On Tutorful, you can filter tutors by style, availability, price, and experience to match your learning goals. Watch introduction videos, read verified reviews from students, and message tutors to discuss your objectives. Experienced tutors assess your current level, identify strengths and weaknesses, and create a personalised learning roadmap.
Whether your focus is improvisation, theory, or learning songs from blues legends, the right tutor ensures lessons are structured, engaging, and tailored to your needs. Every Tutorful tutor is professionally vetted, so you can trust you’re learning from an expert.
Whether your focus is improvisation, theory, or learning songs from blues legends, the right tutor ensures lessons are structured, engaging, and tailored to your needs. Every Tutorful tutor is professionally vetted, so you can trust you’re learning from an expert.
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33 Guitar Blues 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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£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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£39/hr
5.0
Sam H
Versatile guitarist Guitar Improv, theory, composition
First lesson is free! You are welcome here or I can drive to you, alternatively I also teach online.Hello, I am a graduate of Leeds Conservatoire with 1st class Honours in BA Jazz Guitar. I achieved the highest mark in the 2015 cohort, and was subsequently awarded the conservatoire scholarship. I work in London as a private guitar tutor, producer, performer and host of a weekly Jazz Jam night. I enjoy teaching people of all age groups and abilities, and have worked as a Music Therapist for various organisations. I am a Jazz and Blues fan but I love teaching all forms of improvisation and my musical...
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£30/hr
5.0
Albert W
Experienced & Professional Guitar Tutor Guitar
Hi, thanks for clicking on my profile!I'm a passionate and dedicated guitarist, teacher & performer with 19 years of playing experience. I have worked in a diverse range of styles including rock, funk, folk, pop, dance, classical and this is a great grounding for my teaching. Originally from Derby, I now live and work in Manchester. I create a relaxed and positive atmosphere in my lessons, whether in-person or online, and take great care to tailor the lessons to the specific goals, needs and interests of each individual. I offer a free initial meeting which will allow you to get a sense of what...
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£47/hr
5.0
Ben N
Experienced, patient and professional Guitar tutor
Hi there, I’m Ben and I am an online and face to face Guitar Tutor from Southampton. Though please double check with me what slots are face to face and which are online. I have been playing the guitar for nearly 20 years, in which most of this time has been dedicated to higher education. My qualifications include: Master in Music Performance, BA(Hons) in Performance Industries, RSL Level 3 Extended Music Diploma for Music Practitioners, Level 3 National Certificate and Level 2 BTEC First Diploma.I provide 1:1 sessions for 1 hour or 30 minutes, depending on what suits you. Lessons are £20 per 30...
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£31/hr
4.8
Alistair W
Guitar Tutor - Kindling the Fire of Learning
I have played piano since I was 6 and guitar since my teens (a while ago!) and played with various bands over the years. Iteach piano and keyboard from beginner to advanced in various styles- Classical, Jazz, Pop,Rock etc and have taughtages 6 years old to adults. I have taught piano and keyboard in Birmingham primary and secondary schools for the last 14 years and have taught guitar privately.I can make up music arrangements of tunes to suit the students ability and tastes. I am dedicated to helping students advance and develop their skills,and can adapt lessons to suit the needs and tastes of...
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Conor H
Enjoying my lessons Conor has great patience good communicator and very laid back
Malcolm M
8th Oct 2022
Jacob B
Had two lessons so far and they’re going great!
Reuben S
14th Jul 2022
Mike S
Mike has been excellent! Calm, patient, and does not make feel like a complete chimp when I can’t do something first time; instead he encourages and understands. He is always upbeat and friendly and his sense of humour mean that I genuinely look forward to lessons!
Kieron M
3rd Jun 2021
Bruno G
Bruno is a great teacher and thoroughly recommended if you are looking to learn fast! Great fun!
Elton C
3rd Mar 2021
Perry S
Perry's is an excellent guitar teacher. His lessons are always fun, educational, and challenging. Perry has inspired me to reignite my passion for guitar and he has a rare way of being supportive and constructive while always testing your limits. I couldn't recommend him more to guitar enthusiasts of all levels.
Will H
18th Nov 2020
Rob N
Another great lesson from Rob. He balances the theory with practical perfectly and I’m looking forward to learning more.
Simon H
18th Aug 2020
Kieran G
Great teacher, very patient and a very clear passion for music, look forward to our future lessons together :-)
Aaron D
3rd Aug 2020
Dylan O
Very knowledgeable and very talented guitarist i realy enjoy the lesson.
I recomende him to anybody.
Rui F
23rd Feb 2020
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An electric guitar is most commonly associated with blues, but an acoustic guitar works perfectly well, too. The key blues skills - phrasing, rhythm, and feel - apply to both. Your tutor can help you decide which option best suits your goals.