Guitarists

Paul Davids

@PaulDavids · Dutch

Known for his deep musical analyses and impeccable technique lessons. His videos on improvisation and applied theory are essential references.

Ichika Nito

@ichikaofficial · Japanese

Japanese guitarist with a unique two-handed style blending tapping, slap and simultaneous melody. His short clips are pure technical wonder.

Matteo Mancuso

@MatteoMancuso · Italian

Plays without a pick with extraordinary fluidity and speed. Fuses jazz, funk and rock with a unique right-hand finger technique.

Rick Graham

@RickGrahamGuitar · British

Specialist in speed and clean technique. His tutorials on alternate picking, legato and economy of motion are highly valued by intermediate and advanced guitarists.

Jared Dines

@JaredDines · American

A key reference for modern metal and djent on YouTube. Combines humour, creativity and technique in high-production videos.

Yvette Young

@YvetteYoung · American

Her lyrical approach to math rock and use of alternative tunings make her a completely original voice. Her fingerstyle lessons are accessible and very detailed.

Nili Brosh

@NiliBrosh · Israeli-American

Impressive technique in service of melody. Her improvisations and compositions blend influences from Malmsteen, Guthrie Govan and modern jazz.

JustinGuitar

@JustinGuitar · Australian

The largest guitar learning channel on YouTube. Ideal for beginners and intermediate players, with a clear and progressive methodology.

Marty Music

@MartyMusic · American

Millions of guitarists have learned their favourite songs with Marty. Excellent for learning classic rock repertoire with clear explanations.

Tim Henson

@TimHenson · American

Guitarist of Polyphia, known for bringing tapping and pop influences to instrumental guitar. Clean technique and modern sound.

Bernth

@Bernth · Austrian

Austrian guitarist specialising in extreme speed technique. His tutorials on mechanical picking and shred are a reference for anyone wanting to push their speed to the limit.

Ben Eller

@BenEller · American

Known for his 'nervous system' theories applied to guitar and his unique analytical approach. His lessons are dense, deep and transformative for serious guitarists.

Bradley Hall

@BradleyHallOfficial · British

British guitarist known for his extremely precise covers of popular songs. His impeccable technique and versatility have earned him millions of followers.

Lukas Kocka

@LukasKocka · Czech

Czech metal guitarist and online educator based in Brighton, UK. Creator of the Modern Guitar Course, helping intermediate guitarists break through plateaus with structured, practical lessons.

Rabea Massaad

@RabeaMassaad · British

British progressive metal guitarist, member of Vower and solo artist. On YouTube he combines gear reviews with high-level technical and creative content.

Steve Terreberry

@Stevie_T · Canadian

The metal comedian of YouTube. Steve Terreberry combines real guitar technique with absurd humour that has won millions of fans inside and outside the metal world.

Rick Beato

@RickBeato · American

Producer, musician and educator. His 'What Makes This Song Great?' series is a masterclass in accessible musical analysis. The most instructive music channel on YouTube.

Ola Englund

@OlaEnglund · Swedish

Founder of Solar Guitars and one of the most influential metal content creators on YouTube. His gear demos are honest, technical and very entertaining.

Rob Chapman

@RobChapmanMusic · British

Founder of Chapman Guitars and one of the first guitarists to build a massive online community. His demos and reviews have set the standard for guitar content on YouTube.

Mateus Asato

@MateusAsato · Brazilian

Brazilian guitarist with an unmistakably warm and melodic sound. His clips blend impeccable technique with a pop musicality that has made him go viral repeatedly.

Music is Win

@MusicIsWin · American

Tyler Larson combines humour, charisma and musical depth in a unique entertainment format. His videos on theory, technique and gear hook guitarists of every level.

The Art of Guitar

@TheArtofGuitar · American

Mike Cramer's channel focused on rock and blues guitar technique with a meticulous and progressive approach. Ideal for guitarists wanting to improve their precision and musicality.

Troy Grady

@TroyGrady · American

Creator of Cracking the Code, the deepest analysis of picking mechanics in existence. His videos radically change the way you understand and practise guitar technique.

Pebber Brown

@pebberbrown · American

Veteran guitar teacher with decades of experience. His extensive lessons on picking, applied theory and technical development are a unique resource for serious guitarists.

Bernd Kiltz

@berndkiltz · German

German guitarist specialising in blues and classic rock. His detailed lessons and patient approach make him an excellent resource for intermediate guitarists.

Jack Zucker

@JackZucker · American

American guitarist known for his blues and rock lessons on YouTube. Direct style, good musical taste and a practical approach to teaching.

Jens Larsen

@JensLarsen · Danish

A key reference for modern jazz on YouTube. His lessons on improvisation and harmony are extensive, rigorous and directly applied to contemporary jazz guitar.

James Rundle

@Rocklicks72 · British

British guitarist specialising in classic rock licks and solos. His direct tutorials are ideal for learning the essential vocabulary of rock.

ProGuitarShop

@ProGuitarShopDemos · American

The go-to channel for guitar pedal and effects demos. Thousands of demos with real tone, presented clearly and without excessive editing.

Darrell Braun

@DarrellBraunGuitar · Canadian

Canadian guitarist with a well-balanced channel covering technique, covers and gear analysis. Honest, direct and with a very good ear for tone.

Rhett Shull

@RhettShull · American

One of the most complete content creators on YouTube. Combines original music, gear reviews and reflections on the music industry with high production quality.

Brett Kingman

@BrettKingman · Australian

Australian guitarist specialising in rock and metal amplifier reviews. Known for his genuine enthusiasm and highly developed tonal judgement.

EytschPi42

@EytschPi42 · German

Henning Pauly is a guitarist, producer and music analyst with a unique perspective. His videos on metal production, reviews and music industry reflections are unlike anything else on YouTube.

StewMac

@StewMac · American

The reference channel for guitar maintenance, setup and repair. Dan Erlewine and the StewMac team teach everything you need to know about your instrument.

Tom Quayle

@tomquayleguitar · British

Master of legato and jazz-rock fusion. His lessons on modern improvisation and legato technique are essential for any serious jazz fusion guitarist.

Martin Miller

@MartinMillerGuitar · German

German guitarist with impeccable technique and exquisite musical taste. His classic rock covers and fusion compositions are of extraordinary quality.

Tina S

@tina_s__ · French

French guitarist who went viral playing Van Halen's Eruption solo at age 14. Her technique and precision are extraordinary, making her one of the most talented young guitarists in the world.

Tash Wolf

@TashWolf · Australian

Australian guitarist with a solid focus on blues and rock. Her lessons and demonstrations show natural musicality and very refined technique.

Sarah Longfield

@SarahLongfield · American

American guitarist specialising in 8-string guitars and progressive metal. Her compositions and extended-range technique are impressive and highly original.

Thomas Viloteau

@ThomasViloteauOfficial · French

French classical guitarist with academic training who has brought his art to the digital world. His interpretations are of the highest technical and musical level.

Brandon Acker

@brandonacker · American

American fingerstyle guitarist with a fresh and melodic style. His arrangements of popular songs for solo guitar are accessible, well-produced and very musical.

Gustavo Assis-Brasil

@GustavoAssisBrasil · Brazilian

Brazilian guitarist and university professor specialising in jazz. His lessons combine academic rigour with direct practical application of the jazz language.

Marcin Patrzalek

@Marcin · Polish

Polish guitarist who gained worldwide fame on America's Got Talent. His completely original percussive and melodic style has captivated millions of viewers worldwide.

Candyrat Records

@CandyratRecords · American

Record label and YouTube channel dedicated to high-quality acoustic fingerstyle. Has launched artists such as Andy McKee, Antoine Dufour and Don Ross to the world.

Plini

@plinimusic · Australian

Australian composer and instrumentalist who fuses prog rock, fusion and jazz into a lyrical and technically flawless sound. One of the absolute references of modern instrumental progressive rock.

Rob Arnold

@RAchimaira · American

Co-founder and guitarist of Chimaira, a defining force in groove metal and alternative metal of the 2000s. Shares technique, tone and philosophy on YouTube from inside one of modern metal's most influential bands.

Devin Townsend

@devintownsend · Canadian

One of the most prolific and original composers in progressive metal. Founder of Strapping Young Lad and the Devin Townsend Project, with a sound spanning from the most extreme metal to the most ethereal ambient.

Samurai Guitarist

@samuraiguitarist · Canadian

Steve Onotera, known as Samurai Guitarist, combines high-level metal technique with direct and accessible educational content. One of the most honest and practical YouTube channels for metal guitarists.

Borja Mintegiaga

@BorjaMintegiaga · Spanish

Basque guitarist born in 1991 and one of the finest instrumental players in progressive metal in Spain. Guitarist of Lampr3a and Kiesel Guitars artist, with an educational channel in both Spanish and English.

Matt Heafy

@matthewkheafy · American

Guitarist and vocalist of Trivium, one of the most influential bands in metal over the last 20 years. One of the most followed musicians on Twitch and a reference for discipline and practice in the metal world.

Andrew Baena

@AndrewBaena · Canadian

Canadian YouTuber and musician who has built a solid career in djent and progressive metal with high-quality original compositions and a channel that blends education, humour and technique.

Jamie Slays

@JamieSlays · British

British guitarist and content creator known for high-quality metal covers, his guitar collection and a sense of humour that makes his channel a unique experience.

Dean Lamb

@DeanLamb · Canadian

Guitarist of Archspire and one of the most technically advanced musicians in death metal. His picking speed and precision have redefined the limits of extreme metal.

Sophie Burrell

@SophieBurrell · British

British guitarist with a channel that blends metal and classic rock covers with original compositions. One of the most prominent female voices in electric guitar on YouTube.

John Browne

@JohnBrownemonuments · British

Guitarist and co-founder of Monuments, a defining force in progressive metal and djent. Known for his exclusive use of DADGAD tuning and Modern Metal Academy, his online education platform.

Étienne Fournier

@etiennefournier · Canadian

The Canadian guitarist who plays the same riff as ten different icons. His technical parodies and impossible transcriptions have made him one of YouTube's most original creators.

Brandon Ellis

@BrandonEllisGtr · American

Lead guitarist of The Black Dahlia Murder and composer of melodic death metal solos at the highest level. His channel features playthroughs and technique applied to extreme metal.

Jim Lill

@JimLill · American

The guitar tone scientist. His rigorous experiments on tonewoods, pickups, and amplifiers debunk myths and reveal uncomfortable truths about guitar sound.

Angel Vivaldi

@AngelVivaldi · American

Instrumental guitarist from New Jersey with Puerto Rican roots. His progressive metal compositions blend cinematic melody with high-level technique.

Kiki Wong

@Kikiwongo · American

Korean-Chinese American guitarist and touring guitarist for The Smashing Pumpkins. Devastating technique, magnetic personality, and a channel blending shred with humour.

Wes Hauch

@WesHauchAlluvial · American

Guitarist of Alluvial and former member of The Faceless. One of the most sophisticated composers in modern progressive death metal, with a channel dedicated to technical playthroughs.