Practice & Learning Tools
14 resources
JustinGuitar →
One of the best free guitar lesson libraries on the internet — thousands of video lessons covering every level and style, from complete beginner to advanced. A brilliant starting point.
Free
Fachords →
Interactive fretboard trainers, chord and scale visualisers, theory lessons and backing tracks — perfect for daily practice drills and building fretboard knowledge.
Free
MusicTheory.net →
Bite-sized lessons, interval and staff trainers, and calculators to demystify music theory. Brilliant for understanding the "why" behind what you play.
Free
ToneGym →
Gamified ear-training workouts covering intervals, chords, rhythm and more. Developing your ear is one of the most valuable things a guitarist can do — this makes it genuinely fun.
Free
Soundslice →
Syncs interactive tab and notation with audio or video — great for slowing down tricky passages and looping specific sections until they click.
Free
Songsterr →
Accurate tabs with real-time playback so you can jam along at your own pace. A huge library covering almost any song you can think of.
Free
HookTheory →
Visualise and experiment with chord progressions drawn from thousands of real songs. A fascinating way to understand how popular music is constructed.
Free
MuseScore →
Free notation software to create, edit and share sheet music. Ideal for writing down your own ideas or working through pieces with proper notation.
Free
Classical Guitar Academy →
Technique articles, gear reviews, blind-test videos and blog posts that demystify classical guitar playing and buying. Brilliant for classical players at any level.
Blog
Musicca →
Clean, beginner-friendly ear training and music theory exercises. Intervals, chords, scales and rhythm — a great gentler alternative to ToneGym if you're just getting started with ear training.
Free
Teoria →
Solid music theory tutorials and ear training exercises — particularly good for students working towards grade exams. Covers everything from basic notation to advanced harmony.
Free
Chordify →
Paste any YouTube or Spotify link and Chordify generates the chords in real time, synced to the music. A brilliant tool for working out songs by ear and understanding how they're put together.
Free
GuitarTuna →
The best free tuner available — accurate, quick and works on any device. Essential for every guitarist from day one. Also available as an app for tuning on the go.
Free
Metronome Online →
A dead-simple browser metronome — no download, no fuss. If you don't have a physical metronome, bookmark this page and use it every single practice session.
Free
Jazz Guitar
4 resources
Jazz Guitar Licks →
Covers a wide range of topics with useful lessons for beginners, intermediate and advanced jazz guitar players. A solid reference point for anyone exploring jazz.
Free
Jazz Library →
Loads of practice material for jazz guitar players — a great resource to keep coming back to as your playing develops.
Free
Jens Larsen →
One of the best jazz guitar educators on YouTube — deeply theory-focused, clear and practical. Covers everything from basic jazz vocabulary to advanced concepts. Essential viewing for anyone serious about jazz.
YouTube
Adam Neely →
Music theory explained with intelligence and humour. Adam goes deep on rhythm, harmony and the science of music in ways that are genuinely fascinating — brilliant for intermediate and advanced players who want to understand more.
YouTube
Bossa Nova & Brazilian Guitar
2 resources
Jobim.com.br →
The official Antonio Carlos Jobim website — scores, recordings, biography and archive material from one of the greatest composers in the history of popular music. An essential reference for anyone exploring bossa nova.
Archive
Brazilian Guitar Clinic →
Tutorials focused specifically on bossa nova and Brazilian guitar — rhythmic patterns, voicings, chord melody and the authentic feel that makes the style so distinctive. Highly recommended for anyone working through this material with Rodrigo.
YouTube
Listening & Video
5 resources
Strong Songs →
A deep dive into what makes great songs tick, hosted by Kirk Hamilton. Endlessly inspiring for musicians and music lovers alike — one of the best music podcasts out there.
Spotify
Guitar Music Theory Podcast →
Friendly deep-dives into fretboard theory, common progressions and song breakdowns. Great listening for your commute or practice warm-up.
Spotify
Elevated Jam Tracks →
High quality backing tracks across multiple genres for improvisation practice. A fantastic free resource for developing your soloing and playing over changes.
YouTube
Andertons Music Co. →
The best UK-based gear review and demo channel on YouTube — honest, entertaining and genuinely useful whether you're buying your first guitar or your fifteenth. Great for understanding what's out there before spending any money.
YouTube
Talking Guitar →
Interviews with professional guitarists about technique, gear, career and creativity. A great listen for anyone who loves the instrument and wants a window into the life of a working musician.
YouTube
Gear, Shops & Studios
3 resources
Ebony & Ivory Music →
Colindale-based music school and shop offering guitar, piano and vocal tuition, plus a great selection of instruments and accessories. Friendly, knowledgeable staff.
London
Mill Hill Music Complex →
Full-service rehearsal and recording studios in NW7. Friendly staff, well-equipped rooms and on-site parking — our go-to space for band sessions and workshops.
London
Thomann →
Europe's largest online instrument retailer — excellent prices, huge range and reliable shipping to the UK. The go-to place to buy guitars, basses, accessories and gear at every budget level.
Shop
Other Recommended Teachers
3 resources
Joe the Drummer →
Supportive drum tuition for all ages, covering technique, music reading and graded exams. Highly recommended for anyone looking to add rhythm to their musical journey.
Lessons
Gex Sierchio — Piano →
Gex is a brilliant piano teacher with a warm, encouraging approach. Highly recommended if you or someone you know is looking for quality piano tuition online.
Lessons
London Contemporary School of Piano →
One of the most highly regarded piano schools in the UK, based on Baker Street with online options worldwide. Strong focus on jazz, contemporary and classical — excellent for adult learners at any level.
London · Online
Books & Recommended Reading
11 resources
Learn Faster, Perform Better — Molly Gebrian →
Applies the science of learning and memory to practising and performing. Practical, research-backed tools for learning music more efficiently and performing with greater confidence. A game-changer for any serious student.
Audiobook · Spotify
The Jazz Theory Book — Mark Levine →
The most widely used jazz theory text in the world. Covers everything from chord construction to reharmonisation, written in the language of a working musician. If you're serious about jazz, this belongs on your shelf.
Book
The Brazilian Guitar Book — Nelson Faria →
The definitive guide to authentic Brazilian guitar — Samba, Bossa Nova, Frevo and more, with audio examples throughout. Written by one of Brazil's finest guitarists. Essential if you're working through Brazilian material with Rodrigo.
Book
Guitar Aerobics — Troy Nelson →
A 52-week, one-lick-per-day programme covering rock, blues, jazz, funk and country. Structured like a physical workout — perfect for anyone who wants a consistent daily practice habit that builds real technique over time.
Book
L'Esprit Manouche — Romane & Derek Sebastian →
A comprehensive study of Gypsy jazz and Manouche guitar in the tradition of Django Reinhardt, written by two of the finest practitioners of the style. Covers technique, vocabulary, rhythm and the spirit of the music.
Book
Metal Guitar Chop Shop — Joe Stump →
A no-nonsense guide to building serious technique for rock and metal guitar — shredding, sweeping, alternate picking and more. Demanding but hugely rewarding for players who want to push their technical limits.
Book
Rhythm Guitar: The Complete Guide — Buckingham & Pascal →
One of the most thorough treatments of rhythm guitar ever written — covers strumming, fingerpicking, chord voicings and groove across multiple styles. Essential reading for anyone who wants to become a truly solid rhythm player.
Book
A Modern Method for Guitar — William Leavitt →
The official Berklee College of Music guitar method — a rigorous, structured approach to technique, reading and musicianship. Used by serious students worldwide and a brilliant foundation for anyone committed to long-term development.
Book
The Inner Game of Music — Barry Green →
A classic on the mental side of musicianship — managing nerves, self-doubt and distraction in practice and performance. Draws on Tim Gallwey's Inner Game framework and applies it directly to musicians. Highly recommended for anyone who struggles under pressure.
Book
Zen Guitar — Philip Toshio Sudo →
A short, philosophical meditation on learning guitar and finding your own musical voice. Not a technique book — more of a mindset reset. A lovely read for any guitarist who's lost their way or needs reminding why they picked up the instrument.
Book
How Music Works — David Byrne →
The Talking Heads frontman's wide-ranging exploration of how music is created, heard, sold and experienced — covering everything from acoustics and recording to the music industry and culture. Fascinating, opinionated and brilliantly written.
Book