Finding the right guitar teacher makes all the difference — whether you’re a complete beginner or working past a plateau. Tunelark connects students with experienced, vetted guitar teachers for one-on-one online lessons that fit your schedule and your goals.
Here’s a look at guitar teachers currently available on Tunelark.
Guitar Teachers on Tunelark
Harry Bartlett
30-minute trial: $19
Harry is a Nashville-based session guitarist, composer, and educator with over 10 years of experience teaching, touring, and recording across North America. He holds a bachelor of music with honours from the University of Toronto and studied at the School of Improvised Music in Brooklyn, NY.
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Roy Lev-Ari
30-minute trial: $22
Roy is an accomplished guitarist located in Los Angeles. Roy received his bachelor’s degree from Berklee College of Music in Boston. His skill and talent have afforded him the opportunity to tour the world and share stages in festivals with artists such as Metallica, Ozzy…
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Alex Prol
30-minute trial: $22
During a career of over 25 years as a professional musician, Alex has been teaching guitar for over 20 of those years at music schools in both Brazil and the U.S. He attended Berklee College of Music where, in 1998, he was voted top five guitar player of the year.
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Jason Williams
30-minute trial: $14
Jason is a seasoned guitarist and a graduate of the Musicians Institute, majoring in guitar performance. In his extensive live performance experience, he has shared the stage with metal legends such as Testament and Overkill.
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Michael Henss
30-minute trial: $17
Michael entered the world of music at an early age and has played guitar for 30 years. At the University of Maine, he developed a great interest in composition, and arranged music for jazz and rock ensembles as well as composing and recording electronic music.
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Pete Lanctot
30-minute trial: $22
Pete is a Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist teaching artist, composer, and producer. He has worked with Aaron Frazer, Durand Jones and the Indications, John Cale (Velvet Underground), Katie Von Schleicher, Iris Dement, Lady Lamb, Eugene Onegin (musical), Holly Miranda…
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Egan Miller
30-minute trial: $14
Egan’s love for music began at age seven with the drums, followed by eight years of lessons with famed drummer Scott Williams. Egan performed in his high school marching band, the percussion ensemble, and in endless bands with his friends.
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Brett Mayers
30-minute trial: $14
Brett is a self-taught guitarist and bassist with 15 years of experience. He has been playing in bands since the age of 12, specializing in rock, alternative, jazz, and blues genres. At 18, Brett began teaching and has continued to teach as well as perform throughout his career.
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Alex Levine
30-minute trial: $14
Alex is an accomplished guitarist, banjo and mandolin player who is passionate about helping others discover and develop the ability to make music. While earning a bachelor’s degree from UCLA, Alex was a fellow in the Gluck Fellows Program at the Herb Alpert School of Music.
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Sam Popkin
30-minute trial: $14
Sam is a multi-instrumentalist with a BA in music production and music theory from Bennington College. He has a remarkably impressive knowledge of music with a focus on classic rock, classic country, folk, and blues. In addition to teaching, Sam also works as an audio engineer and producer.
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Adriel Ayala
30-minute trial: $17
A lifelong guitarist and pianist, Adriel earned her bachelor’s degree in electronic media with a focus on audio production from Towson University. Adriel has toured the country both as a soloist and as a member of multiple bands.
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Christopher Schwartz
30-minute trial: $14
For Christopher, it all started out with a plastic toy guitar and turned into the ultimate dream job. He was born into a musical family, and it felt natural to become a full-time musician/music educator. Christopher began his professional journey at 13 playing covers in a local rock band.
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Asher Nalley
30-minute trial: $14
Asher is a musician and educator living in Bangor, Maine. At the age of nine he began studying guitar with Tom Kohlhepp in Erlanger, Kentucky. Asher went on to participate in the Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts and the FestivalMusicAlp held in Tignes, France, where he studied with renowned pedagogue Judicael Perroy.
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Matt Schultz
30-minute trial: $14
Matt is a guitarist based in New Orleans. He has performed across the Gulf South with pop/rock, R&B, blues, and jazz artists, including Loren Pickford, Ronnie Bell, Chrishira Perrier, Faith Becnel, Kennedy Kuntz, Sean’ Keys’ Willis, the Brass-a-Holics, and the Vegas Cola Band.
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AR Banks
30-minute trial: $22
AR holds a bachelor’s of music degree from Duquesne University in sound recording and jazz guitar. He has been a professional performer in a variety of ensembles, and he is currently performing actively with two groups: Neon Vice, a 1980’s hair band tribute act; and Daymiller, a blues-rock and R&B influenced band.
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Paul Olsen
30-minute trial: $14
Paul earned his BA in music theory and composition from the University of Minnesota. He has performed and recorded with the Tedeschi Trucks Band and other well-known musicians. Paul has also written and recorded songs with Mike Mattison, Amy Helm, and Kristina Train.
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Alex Gordon
30-minute trial: $19
Alex is a guitarist, composer, and songwriter with over 35 years performing experience and over 30 years teaching experience. He has developed his own intricate method of fingerstyle playing called Baritonic Guitar.
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TJ Firth
30-minute trial: $30
TJ, from a family of accomplished musicians, began mastering vocal and piano techniques at the age of four under the guidance of his grandmother, a professional opera singer. Now he is himself an accomplished performer and teaches voice, guitar, piano, organ, mandolin, ukulele, bass guitar and audio production.
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Tony Germann
30-minute trial: $19
Tony has been playing guitar for over 35 years and has taught electric and acoustic guitar for over 15 years. He studied classical guitar and music theory at the University of Illinois Chicago. An experienced performer, he has played in many bands across genres.
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How to Choose the Right Guitar Teacher
The best teacher isn’t the one with the longest resume — it’s the one who matches your goals, your learning style, and your schedule.
- Your goals. Are you learning for fun, working toward a specific piece, or preparing for a performance? Different teachers specialize in different outcomes.
- Genre and style. Make sure your teacher’s background aligns with where you want to go.
- Communication style. Some students thrive with structured feedback. Others prefer a relaxed, exploratory approach. Your trial lesson is the best way to find out.
- Availability. Consistency matters more than almost anything else in music learning. Find a teacher whose schedule you can reliably commit to.
Why Learn Guitar Online?
- Access to better teachers. You’re not limited to whoever lives nearby. Tunelark’s teachers are based across the country, so you can find the right specialist for your goals.
- Scheduling flexibility. Lessons happen on your schedule — evenings, weekends, whenever works.
- Comfort of home. Learning in your own space helps most students focus and reduces performance anxiety.
- Easy recording. Many students record lessons to review technique and feedback between sessions.
What to Expect in Your First Lesson
Your first lesson is mostly about getting to know each other: where you are now, where you want to go, and how you learn best. Tunelark offers a trial lesson at a reduced rate so you can experience working with a teacher before committing to ongoing sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to learn guitar?
Most students play recognizable songs within 2–3 months of consistent practice. Feeling genuinely comfortable and expressive usually takes 1–2 years. Early progress comes faster than most people expect.
Acoustic or electric guitar — which should I start with?
Both work well. Acoustic builds hand strength and needs no extra gear. Electric has lighter strings and lower action, which some find physically easier. Choose based on the music you want to play.
Do I need to learn music theory to play guitar?
Not to start. You can learn songs with chord charts and tabs without theory knowledge. Theory becomes valuable as you progress — it helps you understand why things work and learn new material faster.
Can adults learn guitar from scratch?
Absolutely. Many Tunelark guitar students are adults starting from zero. Adults are often more focused and self-motivated, which accelerates progress considerably.
How often should I take lessons?
Weekly is standard and most effective. It provides enough practice time between sessions while keeping momentum going.
What if my fingertips hurt when I practice?
This is normal for the first few weeks. Steel strings build calluses over 2–4 weeks of regular play. Practicing short daily sessions gets you through this phase faster than occasional long ones.
Teacher availability on Tunelark changes regularly. Browse the full current roster to see who’s accepting new students now.
