Justinguitar.com

If you look at your guitar gathering dust in the corner of the lounge. If you strum more in hope than expectation. If you dream of playing Little Wing but can't tell your barre chords from your arpeggios, then look no further. Justin Sandercoe, a Tasmanian guitarist and songwriter based in London, is on hand to help you out: for free! Unless you can afford to donate a little bit.

Justin has a large following on YouTube and it's not difficult to see why. He is clear, patient, calm and enthusiastic, which makes him an ideal teacher. There are all sorts of things on the site from a run through the basics to a beginner's course. There are also video lessons and lots on technique, chords, rhythm and scales. You can learn about the basics of Jazz, Blues and Rock & Metal. You'll also find tablature for more than fifty songs.

Justinguitar.com is very nicely designed. It has its own visual identity and has been put together by someone who clearly gets satisfaction from teaching. If you're starting out with the guitar, and are bored of the books you bought to learn from, don't like your guitar teacher and need a little help, take a look at this site. It will inspire you.