6 Best Online Guitar Teachers

There’s no instant path to learning the guitar, but with one of the best online guitar teachers, students can navigate through their learning path more effectively, developing both skill and a profound appreciation for the instrument.

Our methodology

We’ve vetted hundreds of educators to find the top guitar teachers across the U.S. To make our short list of the best online guitar teachers, we look for outstanding musicianship, extensive experience in teaching learners of all ages, strong skills in setting goals and organizing guitar lessons, and a proven passion for inspiring students to find their own musical expression.

Every teacher in our final selection has received glowing testimonials from their students, highlighting the personal and musical growth students enjoy as a result of studying with these top-notch educators.

Without further ado, here is Tunelark’s official list of the 6 best online guitar teachers in the U.S. —

Peter S.

Peter holds a bachelor’s of music in classical guitar performance from SUNY Purchase in New York. He is well-versed in rock, jazz, and pop styles and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in film scoring. In addition to his prowess on guitar, Peter is an accomplished songwriter, composer, and producer. He is featured on multiple rock albums as both a guitarist and vocalist and has performed in various groups …Read more

Tony G.

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. Currently Tony is lead guitarist for Animation – A Tribute to Rush, and performs frequently at….Read more

Keri P.

Born and raised in Japan, Keri discovered the guitar at the age of eleven and became obsessed. She learned to solo and improvise and performed extensively throughout middle and high school at local venues in Japan. Keri pursued a bachelor’s degree in popular music at the University of Southern California, whose rigorous program sharpened her technical abilities and broadened her creative horizons. She continued developing her career in Los Angeles…Read more

TJ F.

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. At the University of Michigan, he earned a bachelor of fine arts in jazz and contemplative studies, with an emphasis on piano performance…Read more

Pete L.

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, Hyperballad Studios, and The Moth, and has appeared on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Last Call with Carson Daly. Pete writes and produces music for…Read more

Jason W.