One-to-one Guitar Lessons
Guitar lessons & Music Theory lessons with Jo Bywater – experienced, enthusiastic and patient guitar teacher based in the UK.
About Jo Bywater
I have been dedicated to playing guitar since 1995 and have been in a variety of bands/duos/solo projects: covers and originals.
I play electric and acoustic guitar, lead and rhythm. I have played lead guitar with a number of original artists as well as performing for their studio recordings and International tours.
I’m DBS checked and cater for all ages and abilities.
Book your first guitar lesson with Jo
I offer face to face guitar tuition in Staffordshire (ST21), plus Worldwide online lessons via Zoom and WhatsApp.
I also offer an Asynchronous Coaching option based on video submissions for students who prefer flexibility.
My rates are:
£50 for an hour long lesson
£30 for a 30 minute lesson
Book your guitar lesson today!
Guitar freebies and resources
Check out my free guitar learning resources for video tutorials and downloadable PDFs to help you on your journey.
The latest from Jo Bywater Guitar Tuition
How to Improve Your Guitar Rhythm: 5 Practice Steps
Rhythm isn't one skill. It's several skills stacked on top of each other, and most of us try to learn them all at once. That's why timing can feel...
5 Common Guitar Struggles (and How to Fix Each One)
I recently asked my students and subscribers one question: what’s your biggest struggle with guitar right...
3 x G Major Drills for a 5-Minute Guitar Warm-Up
I've been putting together a guitar lesson built around something a lot of us avoid a little bit… Drills. Because honestly, scale drills can...
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Happy Students
Tom, 2026
I have been studying w/ Jo asynchronously for the better part of a year. She has helped me develop practice skills and prioritize practice goals, and the progress is marked. I greatly appreciate Jo’s communication style and willingness to help me work through struggles. Outstanding.
Patrick
Jo has provided me with an excellent learning experience. She has enabled me to progress my guitar journey with patience and a wealth of knowledge. As a blind guitarist she has asked me at every stage, what would work for me, how can she help me get the most out of our lessons. I look forward to our lessons and being a better guitarist with the help of Jo.
Joe, 2026
After looking at many of the teachers on YouTube, I decided to solicit her help with my learning.
Jo very quickly established where my playing skills were at & guided me through what I needed to do with one of the songs I liked to play so that I'd be confident to play it in any company, within reason!. Where my playing goes from here is going to be relative to my skill & my commitment to practice. I'm confident that Jo has the knowledge, skill & patience to help me to play reasonable guitar once I do the learning & practice.
Tess, 2026
Jo is creative, clear, patient and kind. She has a true mastery of the instrument and a talent for breaking it down into easy to practice and digest modules.
Kasey, 2026
Jo Bywater is an excellent teacher. She allows me to learn in a fun and stress-free way. Personal online sessions are perfectly informative and easy. I highly recommend Jo Bywater for guitar lessons.
Mr Porter, 2026
Brilliant guitar lessons. Easy to follow with excellent content.
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