Find a Guitar Teacher
RGT publishes a directory of registered electric, acoustic, classical, jazz guitar teachers and bass teachers in the UK and overseas.
A good guitar teacher can save you years of struggling, by showing you how to do things the best way from the start.
So, whether you want to learn electric guitar, acoustic guitar, classical guitar or bass guitar...to find a registered guitar tutor in your area use our find a guitar teacher page.
Get Graded
RGT organises internationally recognised guitar examinations in electric, rock, acoustic, jazz, classical and bass guitar - from total beginner to Diploma level - in partnership with London College of Music Exams (one of the world's most respected music examination boards, established since 1887) and certificated by the University of West London.
All RGT graded guitar exams are regulated by Ofqual (Ofqual), and UCAS points are available for grades 6-8.
Graded Exams: Electric, Rock, Acoustic, Bass, Classical
Performance Awards: Electric, Rock, Acoustic
Diplomas: Electric Performance, Jazz Performance, Teaching
Find more exams on the guitar examination page.
Guitar Teachers
If you teach electric guitar, acoustic guitar, classical guitar, rock guitar, jazz guitar or bass guitar then RGT is the organisation for you.
For more information on the benefits of becoming a member of RGT and to find out how you can become a registered guitar teacher, see the Join RGT page.
Guitar Books, Downloads and Software
BooksForGuitar.com is the recommended website to purchase all the RGT examination handbooks. The site also contains supplementary material ideal for use whether taking an exam or not.
Selected handbooks and additional study material can be downloaded as pdfs and mp3s from DownloadsForGuitar.com.
FREE POSTAGE on all UK orders when you order 3 or more items.
RGT Honorary Patrons
Sir Paul McCartney, David Gilmour,
Hank Marvin, Ronnie Wood, Suzi Quatro, Carlos Bonell, Neil Murray,
Gordon Giltrap, John Etheridge,
John Illsley, Glenn Tilbrook, Dave Kelly
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News and Events
New Rock Guitar exams
RGT has released a series of specialist rock guitar graded exams, enabling guitar students to gain accredited qualifications for performing some of the most popular rock guitar tracks of all time. more...
New Jazz Guitar Performance Diplomas
RGT has just released a range of specialist Performance Diplomas for jazz guitar players. more....
Post Grade 8 Performance Diplomas now available for Electric Guitarists
RGT has launched a range of electric guitar Performance Diplomas specifically for rock, pop and blues guitarists, giving electric guitarists the structure by which to develop performance skills and techniques to a truly professional level. more.


