Helping Orlando guitarists play with confidence and joy
Hi, I'm Tom Johns ALCM, a professional guitar teacher based in Downtown Orlando (ZIP code 32806).
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​✅ 100,000+ YouTube subscribers
✅ ALCM London College of Music
✅ 30+ years playing experience
✅ 10 years full-time teaching
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My focus is on getting adult students to play the guitar the way they've always wanted to.
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Real students.
Real progress
The kinds of breakthroughs possible with structured coaching.
James went from 20-year plateau → Breakthrough progress in months
"I was playing in a band but felt stuck. Working with Tom has opened up a whole new range of skills I wasn't using before. I'm not just playing anymore I'm actually understanding what I'm doing."
Carly went from stuck → rapid weekly progress
"Learning something new as an adult can be intimidating, but Tom has been the perfect person to help me improve and become a more confident guitar player!"
Tommy went from beginner → progressing faster than friends who've played for years
"Techniques he's shared in a few months that my friends who've played guitar for years don't know — because they only learned from YouTube."
Lessons For Adults At Every Stage
Whether you are brand new to guitar or coming back after a long break, I've got you covered
Beginner Guitar Lessons
Start playing real music quickly — no boring drills, confusion, or wasted time.
Intermediate Guitar Coaching
Some of my students have been stuck at intermediate for 30 years — and made more progress in weeks than in the previous decade.
Returning & Advanced Players
Rebuild confidence and get a clear path forward with your playing.
Group Clinics
Structured sessions for adult players who want to learn alongside others and make music together.
Hear from some of my students
Mark went from decades of bedroom noodling → Playing confidently with others
"Tom figured out where the gaps were and I learned a lot in a short time"
Courtney went from absolute beginner → playing in a band
"Tom has been an excellent support. It's been a brilliant experience"
Marty went from experienced guitarist after long hiatus → Soloing confidently across entire neck
"Tom quickly figured out what I need to do...and built me a plan"
Ian went from absolute beginner on guitar→ playing advanced folk guitar with other guitarists
"I would encourage everyone to join his lessons"
"I am 47 and have been playing for over 30 years and have made more meaningful progress in the last couple of months than I have in the last couple of years"
Sean
"For so many years I invested in books, charts, apps, and tabs - but what I lacked all the time was a great music teacher like Tom"
Arthur
"I was nervous but Tom made me feel at ease immediately. I love to play and gain music theory."
Sarah
Frequent Questions
Get in Touch
I teach out of my home stdio in Downtown Orlando (32806).
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I serve students online throughout Central Florida, including Downtown Orlando, Thornton Park, College Park, Baldwin Park, Mills 50, Audubon Park, Winter Park, Maitland, Lake Eola, Lake Baldwin, Colonialtown, Milk District, Ivanhoe Village, Lake Nona, Avalon Park, UCF area, Dr. Phillips, Windermere, and Metrowest.​
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Any other questions?
- Call or text (407) 310-8549
- Email me at tom@theorlandoguitarteacher.com
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