Learn from Great Lead Guitar Teachers

Hey, I’m Joe! — Berklee College of Music guitar performance grad with over 30 years of stage and studio experience. I’ve played everything from smoky blues bars to festivals, and I still get the biggest rush watching a student nail their first solo or finally “hear” how theory actually works on the fretboard.

I am an elementary school teacher in Rhode Island with a degree in music. My first instrument was guitar, which I can play at a professional level. I am comfortable teaching: jazz, jazz fusion, metal (currently in a metal band!), rock, progressive rock/metal, and classical guitar.

Henrique Carvalho is a renowned Brazilian guitarist, recognized for his refined and expressive musicianship. Currently finishing a master's degree in Guitar Performance at Stony Brook University (USA). Carvalho has won prizes in several prestigious international competitions, such as the Houston Classical Guitar Competition 2024 (USA) and the Souza Lima Competition (Brazil), with…

I've been a musician for 29 years and working full time teaching and performing for 17 years. My teaching approach is thoery based.

Hi, I'm Simone, a professional guitarist based in Lisbon with 20 years of playing, 16 years of teaching, and a deep love for the guitar in all its forms. I have toured and recorded with international artists including Brazilian singer-songwriter Leo Middea and Paulo Novaes, performed at festivals across Europe and North America including the Edmonton Folk Festival in Canada, and…

My name is Tristan Norton and I have been a guitarist, bassist, gigging, composing, and teaching musician in Northern California for 13 years. I am a graduate of Berkeley’s prestigious California Jazz Conservatory with a Bachelor’s of Music in Jazz Studies.

PLEASE NOT: My schedule changes often so I do NOT keep my Calendar here up to date so please email me and I'm sure I can find a time slot that works for you. With 30 + years teaching experience I like to teach HOW to play not just what to play As a guitar teacher, Chris has taught for over 30 years professionally all ages from 4 to retired seniors.

I've been playing the guitar for over 40 years and have experience in teaching school age students as well as adults. In addition to this I play and teach Native American Style Flute and Didgeridoo. I also have experience working with those with special needs. Over time I have learned various styles and techniques for guitar, it is my main instrument.

Over the course of my musical career, I have had the opportunity to learn from many musicians. From University Professors to Street Corner Musicians, I have gathered much knowledge on playing music. Applying that knowledge to my guitar playing has opened up many doors of opportunity and has made life very fun.

Gavin grew up in Snoqualmie, Washington and studied guitar with Davey French, guitarist of the rock band Everclear for 6+ plus years. At the age of 16, he started to play guitar in multiple cover bands while also participating in the Mount Si Band program. ​In 2012, Gavin began teaching private and group guitar classes at Big Star Studios in his hometown of Snoqualmie.