Finger style solo guitar playing crosses many styles of music and is taught here through Video Exchange Learning with Martin Taylor who has been teaching and performing for 35 years. No particular skill level or experience is required and you can play acoustic or arch top guitar or electric guitar. Unlike other video-based sites, MTGA offers much more than one-sided learning. Each player gets access to the extensive video lesson library covering topics from "Getting Better Sound" to "Developing Your Own Style" and "Improving Your Musicality". Online learners can send Martin a video of themselves practicing, which is personally reviewed, then paired with a Video Response containing Martin’s individualized instruction for the student to work on. Both videos are posted for the entire community as “Video Exchanges”.
(For the easily intimidated: while video posting is rewarding for players at all levels, it’s not a requirement.) The learning experience is supported by the ability to socialize both with the teacher and fellow players. Forums and online chat are complemented by each student's Profile Page where many guitar conversations happen between players of all skill levels. The community can learn together in a self-paced fashion and in one central place.

“Taylor is the finest British guitarist of his generation” --The Times, London

"Martin Taylor is one of the most awesome solo guitar players in the history of the instrument. He's unbelievable. Absolutely inspiring and amazing." -- Pat Metheny

Award winning guitarist Martin Taylor has established a unique musical career as an internationally acclaimed musician, and his inimitable style has seen him recognised as the world's foremost exponent of solo jazz guitar playing.

Learn directly from one of the acknowledged masters of solo and fingerstyle jazz guitar for a fraction of what a private lesson would cost. The Martin Taylor Guitar Academy offers guitar instruction on the most innovative technology platform available. Respected, award-winning guitarist Martin Taylor offers more than 100 HD video lessons, ranging from beginners’ basics to advanced techniques. But that’s only the beginning; players at all levels can interact directly with Martin via video exchanges.