Welcome to
Guitar lessons Belfast
Learn guitar in Belfast with local professionals — lessons available in person or online for all abilities.
Our Guitar Teachers in Belfast
Browse local guitar teachers to get started, or search again above to find the nearest guitar teacher to you.
Hi folks. I know my picture makes me look solely like a classical guitar player, which is a style I love, but I also love all different styles of guitar playing. When I started back in 1993, it was all the great rock…
My name is Joel Harkin, I’m a folk singer/guitar teacher based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. I have been playing for 15 years and in a number of different outfits of various styles: Indie, Punk, Folk, Country etc. I…
Mike Yip is an experienced music educator, composer and performer. Coming from a strong Jazz and Improvisation background, he is also proficient in folk, pop, rock, blues, and funk music. Having giving lessons to…
Andrew Mackle has been playing guitar almost 40 years and has been performing and touring with the international ABBA tribute band 'The Bjorn Identity' since 2019 . Throughout his career he has studied various styles of…
I have been playing the guitar for more than 30 years and I have been teaching guitar for 25. Since I embarked on my musical endeavour, the guitar has brought me to many different countries, through performance and…
Qualifications: BMus Music, LCM Classical Guitar Grade 8
About Guitar lessons Belfast
Whether you’re learning chords for the first time or preparing for performances, Belfast guitar teachers can tailor lessons to your goals. Online lessons are also an option.
Many Belfast teachers offer lessons from home studios, travel locally, or teach online depending on preference.
Find professional teachers with clearer trust signals — and inquire in minutes.
Guitar lessons: what to expect
Guitar lessons near you
The best guitar lessons near you aren’t just about distance — they’re about a teacher who helps you progress with clarity. Search by location to find in-person guitar lessons, or choose online lessons to access specialist teachers for acoustic, electric, fingerstyle, rock, or grades.
Who guitar lessons are for
Guitar lessons work for complete beginners, intermediate players, and advanced students. Lessons can be tailored for children, teenagers, or adults returning to guitar — with a focus on the styles and songs you actually want to play.
What you’ll learn in guitar lessons
Most students work on chord fluency, rhythm, strumming feel, scales, finger placement, and repertoire. A good teacher will also structure your practice so you build confidence and technique without getting stuck.
Online vs in-person guitar lessons
Online guitar lessons can be highly effective, especially for busy schedules and specialist tuition. In-person lessons can feel more hands-on and are great if you prefer local support and face-to-face feedback.
A simple learning path for guitar
A good teacher will tailor lessons to your goals — but here’s what progress often looks like.
Learn posture, tuning, chord changes, strumming patterns, and how to practise without building bad habits.
Build a steady sense of timing, expand chord vocabulary (including barre chords), and play full songs with confidence.
Develop picking, fingerstyle, lead basics, improvisation foundations, or exam preparation — depending on your goals.
Getting started: what you need
Keep it simple at first — your teacher can help you choose the right setup.
- Acoustic vs electric: your teacher can recommend what fits your music taste and comfort.
- A tuner + a few picks is enough to start — then add a capo or strap as you progress.
- A simple practice routine beats long sessions: aim for consistency, not intensity.
Styles & goals your teacher can support
Choose a direction — lessons can be tailored around what you actually want to play.
Chord progressions, strumming feel, accompaniment patterns, and building a set of songs.
Riffs, power chords, pentatonic shapes, bends, vibrato, and solo phrasing.
Right-hand patterns, independence, tone control, and arranging songs for solo guitar.
Technique, repertoire, sight-reading or musicianship skills, and a clear practice plan.
Browse guitar lessons by location
Explore guitar teachers by city and region.
Popular cities for guitar lessons
Jump to a location page (instrument prefilled).
Other lessons in Belfast
Trust & safety
Parents and students should always feel confident asking about safeguarding, insurance, and lesson policies.
FAQs about guitar lessons in Belfast
It depends on the teacher; many travel locally, some teach from home studios, and many provide online lessons.
Yes — online lessons are widely available and work well for flexible schedules.
Consider teaching experience, lesson structure, and the teacher’s approach to practice and repertoire.
Many beginners can play simple songs within a few weeks. Consistent practice and guidance from a good teacher help you progress faster and avoid bad habits.
Yes. Guitar lessons are popular with adult learners of all levels, including complete beginners and those returning after a break.
It helps to have your own guitar so you can practise regularly. Your teacher can advise on a suitable beginner acoustic or electric option.
Online lessons work well for many students and can be just as structured as in-person lessons when taught by experienced teachers.
Yes. Many guitar teachers support students preparing for graded exams, helping with technique, repertoire, and practice structure.