Just a few of your regular GT technique experts...

SIMON BARNARD

Simon is a graduate of ACM and The Guitar Institute, holding a Masters degree in music. He teaches, examines and plays everything from rock to jazz.

SHAUN BAXTER

One of the UK’s most respected music educators, Shaun has taught many who are now top tutors themselves. His Jazz Metal album is considered a milestone.

JON BISHOP

Jon is one of those great all-rounders who can turn his hand to almost any style. He’s also rock legend Shakin Stevens’ touring and recording guitarist.

CHRIS BROOKS

Aussie metal and prog guitarist Chris’s Speed Strategies For Guitar is published by Fundamental Changes. CDs include Axis Of All Things and The Master Plan.

MARTIN GOULDING

One of the world’s foremost rock and metal guitarists, Martin teaches for dime-online.org and has written for many of the world’s top guitar mags.

CHARLIE GRIFFITHS

Guitar Institute tutor Charlie first came to fame in Total Guitar’s Challenge Charlie series. He’s also guitarists with top UK metal-fusion band Haken.

PAT HEATH

BIMM Brighton lecturer, ESP product demonstrator and all-round busy musician, Pat brings you six cool licks each month in 30-Minute Lickbag.

PHIL HILBORNE

The UK’s original magazine guitar tutor, Phil’s something of a legend. A great player, he’s got the Phil Hilborne Band back together so catch them if you can.

BRIDGET MERMIKIDES

Guildhall and Royal Academy trained, Bridget is a Royal College of Music examiner, a respected classical player and award-winning blues guitarist.

JACOB QUISTGAARD

Quist has been with GT since 2009. Currently Bryan Ferry’s guitarist, his YouTube channel is viewed by millions and he creates our monthly jam tracks.

PHIL SHORT

You might recognise Phil from winning International Guitar Idol competition. But he also teaches at BIMM in London and is a busy session and touring player.

ANDY SAPHIR

A superb guitarist, Andy is adept at all modern styles but boasts a fantastically melodic and technically able ability in whatever genre he chooses to play.

JOHN WHEATCROFT

A phenomenal guitarist, John is a master at all styles but a legend in Gypsy Jazz. His latest album Ensemble Futur is out now on iTunes and Amazon.