Classic Pop Guitar Lessons

Classic pop guitar lessons featuring timeless acoustic songs

Discover classic pop and adult contemporary guitar lessons featuring timeless acoustic songs, featuring timeless songs from some of the biggest names in popular music. Whether you enjoy the smooth harmonies of the Bee Gees, the unforgettable melodies of Neil Diamond, the chart-topping hits of ABBA, or the modern songwriting of Ed Sheeran and Harry Styles, you'll find easy-to-follow acoustic guitar lessons to help you learn your favourite songs.

From soft rock and pop ballads to memorable radio classics spanning several decades, this page brings together artists whose music continues to inspire guitar players around the world.


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🎙 Featured Artists Guitar Lessons (complete artist collections)

ABBA - Dancing Queen - Fernando - Mamma Mia (+14 more)
America - Horse With No Name - Sister Golden Hair - Ventura Highway (+4 more)
Billy Joel - Just The Way You Are - Piano Man - Uptown Girl (+15 more)
Chicago - Color My World - If You Leave Me Now - Saturday In The Park (+5 more)
Chris de Burgh - Borderline - Don't Pay The Ferryman - Lady In Red (+2 more) 

Dan Fogelberg - Leader Of The Band - Longer - Same Old Lang Syne (+5 more)
David Gates & Bread - Baby I'm A Want You - Goodbye Girl - It Don't Matter To Me (+5 more)
Dr HookA Little Bit More - Sharing The Night Together - When You're In Love With A Beautiful Woman (+12 more) 
Gerry Rafferty - Baker Street - Get It Right Next Time - Right Down The Line (+4 more)
Hall & Oates - Rich Girl - Sara Smile - She's Gone (+5 more)
Jackson Browne - Doctor My Eyes - Running On Empty - The Pretender (+13 more)
Jason MrazI'm Yours - I Won't Give Up - Lucky (+3 more)
Jimmy Buffett- Changes In Latitudes - Come Monday - Margaritaville (+34 more)

John Mayer
- Gravity - Who Says - Your Body Is A Wonderland (+4 more)
Lionel Richie - Deep River Woman - Easy - Hello - Long Long Way To Go - Stuck On You (+2 more)
Lobo I'd Love You To Want Me – Don't Expect Me To Be Your Friend – How Can I Tell  (+4 more)
Neil DiamondCracklin Rosie - Song Sung Blue - Sweet Caroline (+13 more)
Phil Collins - In the Air Tonight – One More Night – A Groovy Kind of Love (+5 more)
Richard Marx - Hazard - Not In Love - Take This Heart (+2 more)

Rod StewartMaggie May - Sailing - You're In My Heart (+9 more)
The Bee GeesHow Can You Mend A Broken Heart - Stayin Alive - To Love Somebody (+9 more)
Van Morrison - Domino - Into The Mystic - Moondance (+10 more)

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These categories include artists with songs that fit this collection, even if their primary artist page appears elsewhere on the website.


🎤  Classic Pop Guitar Lessons

Discover timeless hits from legendary performers whose unforgettable songs helped define popular music across the decades.
From chart-topping superstars to beloved entertainers, these artists continue to inspire generations of music lovers.
classic pop guitar lessons

Adam Faith - Poor Me
Andy Kim - Rock Me Gently - Sugar Sugar
Barry Manilow - Copacabana - I Can't Smile Without You - Mandy (+2 more)
Billy Joe Royal - Cherry Hill Park
Blue Swede - Hooked on a Feeling
Bobby Goldsboro - Autumn Of My Life - Honey - I Wrote A Song
Boyce & Hart - I Wonder What She's Doin Tonight
Carole King - I Feel The Earth Move - Pleasant Valley Sunday 
(+3 more)
Cliff Richard - Daddy's Home - Summer Holiday (+3 more)
Daniel Boone - Beautiful Sunday
Donny Osmond - Where Did All The Good Times Go

Gary Lewis And The Playboys - Count Me In -  This Diamond Ring
Gary Puckett & The Union Gap
  - Young Girl

Gene Pitney - 24 hrs from Tulsa - Half Heaven Half Heartache - It Hurts To Be In Love (+3 more)
Gilbert O'Sullivan - Alone Again Naturally - You Are You
Harry Nilsson - Everybody's Talking
Jigsaw - Sky High
John Lewis - Baby Bay

Peters & Lee - Welcome Home

Ricky Martin - Livin La Vida Loca - She Bangs - She's All I Ever Need
The Beach BoysHelp Me Rhonda - Surfer Girl - Surfin U.S.A. (+6 more)
The BeatlesHelp - Hey Jude - Penny Lane (+47 more)

The Defranco Family - Heartbeat It's A Lovebeat

The Four Seasons - Big Girls Don't Cry - Sherry - Walk Like A Man (+3 more)
The Monkees- Daydream Believer - I'm A Believer - The Last Train To Clarksville (+4 more)
Tin Tin - Toast And Marmalade For Tea

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❤️ Singer-Songwriters & Acoustic Favorites Guitar Lessons

Enjoy thoughtful songwriting, memorable melodies, and acoustic favourites from artists who tell stories through their music.
These lessons celebrate heartfelt performances that sound just as powerful with a single guitar.
Singer songwriter and acoustic favorites guitar lessons

Adaline - Follow You Follow Me
Al Stewart - Time Passages - Year Of The Cat
Amos Lee - Arms Of A Woman - Sweet Pea
Bic Runga - Winning Arrow 
Bob DylanBlowin' In The Wind - Just Like A Woman

Brett Dennen - Wild Child
Bruce Cockburn - Love Loves You Too - Wondering Where The Lions Are

Bruce Hornsby - The Way It Is
Carly Simon - Anticipation - Let The River Run (+2 more)
Carole King - Smackwater Jack - So Far Away (+2 more)
Cat Stevens - Father And Son - Moonshadow - The Wind (+12 more)
Don McLean - American Pie - Vincent

Ed Sheeran - Perfect - The A Team - Thinking Out Loud
Gordon Lightfoot - Carefree Highway -  If You Could Read My Mind (+26 more)
Gary Portnoy - Cheers Theme
Harry Chapin - Cats In The Cradle - Taxi
Iron & Wine - Call It Dreaming
Jack Johnson - Breakdown - Good People

James Blunt - You're Beautiful
James TaylorCarolina In My Mind - Fire And Rain - You've Got A Friend (+16 more)
John Denver -  Take Me Home, Country Roads - Sunshine on My Shoulders - Annie's Song

Joni Mitchell - Big Yellow Taxi

Jose FelicianoAdios Amor - Chico And The Man - Hitchcock Railway
Michael Nesmith - Joanne - Rio

Nick Drake - Northern Sky - Pink Moon
Passenger - Let Her Go
Paul Simon - Diamonds On The Souls Of Her Shoes - Duncan - Slip Slidin' Away (+10 more)
Ralph McTell - Streets Of London
Ray Lamontagne - Crazy - Shelter

Rodriguez - I Wonder
Roger Whittaker - New World In The Morning
Seals & Crofts - Diamond Girl - King Of Nothing - Summer Breeze  (+1 more)

Simon & GarfunkelBridge Over Troubled Water - Kathy's Song - The Boxer

Stephen Bishop - It Might Be You - On And On
Tanita Takaram - I Might Be Crying - World Outside Your Window 
The Beatles - Here There And Everywhere - You Won't See Me (+48 more)
The Lovin Spoonful - Darlin Be Home Soon - Rain On The Roof
Tim Buckley - Dolphins

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🎸 Soft Rock & Adult Contemporary Guitar Lessons

Relax with smooth melodies, gentle harmonies, and radio favourites that have become the soundtrack to countless memories.
These easy-listening classics blend rich songwriting with timeless acoustic appeal.
Soft rock and adult contemporary lessons

Air Supply - All Out of Love - Lost in Love - Making Love Out of Nothing at All
Albert Hammond - It Never Rains In Southern California - The Free Electric Band - When I Need You
Ambrosia - How Much I Feel

Anne Murray I Can See Clearly Now - What About Me - You Needed Me (+8 more)
Benny Mardones - Into The Night 

Bertie Higgins
- Casablanca, Key Largo

Boz Scaggs - Look What You've Done To Me - Lowdown - We're All Alone (+1 more)
Christopher Cross - Sailing

Daniel Powter - Bad Day
England Dan & John Ford Coley - It's Sad To Belong
Eric Carmen - Nothing Gonna Fall In Love Again
Gallery - I Believe in Music - It's So Nice to Be with You

Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds - Don't Pull Your Love
James Blunt - You're Beautiful
Jann Arden - Insensitive 
Joshua Kadison - Jessie
Keith Carradine - I'm Easy
Kenny Nolan - Loves Grown Deep
Kim Carnes - Bette Davis Eyes

Leo Sayer - More Than I Can Say – You Make Me Feel Like Dancing – I Can Dance 

Orleans - Dance With Me - Still The One
Paul Davis - I Go Crazy - Sweet Life
Paul Young - Every Time You Go Away

Rupert Holmes - Escape
Stephen Bishop - It Might Be You - On And On
Stevie Wonder - Part Time Lover (+6 more)

Zappacosta - Passion

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🌟 Modern Pop, 80s & Contemporary Guitar Lessons

From unforgettable '80s anthems to today's chart-topping favourites, this collection spans generations of modern pop music.
Learn acoustic arrangements of songs that continue to entertain audiences around the world.
Modern pop and 80s favorites acoustic guitar lessons

Adele - Love Song - Set Fire To The Rain - Someone Like You
Bananarama - Cruel Summer
Colbie Caillat - Never Gonna Let You Down

Culture Club - Karma Chameleon
Ed Sheeran - Perfect - The A Team - Thinking Out Loud

Erasure - A Little Respect
Feist - 1-2-3-4 
Gabrielle - Out Of Reach
George Michael / WHAM! - Faith - I Want Your Sex - Last Christmas - Wake Me Up Before You Go Go

Harry Styles - Sign Of The Times
Kelly Clarkson - Breakaway 
Lou Bega - Mambo #5

Madonna - Like A Prayer
Michael Jackson - Billie Jean - I'll Be There - The Way You Make Me Feel (+5 more)

O-Town - Love Should Be A Crime
OMC - How Bizarre
Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up - When I Fall In Love
Sara Bareilles - I Choose You 

Taco - Puttin' On The Ritz

The Jonas Brothers - What A Mans Gotta Do
Wang ChungDance Hall Days

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🎶 Pop Rock & Classic Hits Guitar Lessons

Discover upbeat pop-rock favourites that combine catchy melodies with memorable guitar-driven performances.
These enduring classics remain fun to play, easy to recognize, and perfect for acoustic guitar.
Classic pop rock guitar lessons

Andrew Gold - Lonely Boy
Crowded House - Better Be Home Soon - Distant Sun - Don't Dream It's Over 

Dwight Twilley Band - I'm On Fire
Joe Jackson - Steppin' Out
Looking Glass - Brandy

Nick Gilder - Hot Child In The City
Paul Carrack - Eyes Of Blue
Uncle KrackerFollow Me - Letter To My Daughter

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Classic pop music has a unique way of bringing generations together through memorable melodies, heartfelt lyrics, and timeless songwriting. As this collection continues to grow, you'll discover everything from gentle acoustic favourites to upbeat sing-along classics, all arranged for easy guitar. Browse the artists, explore new songs, and enjoy learning music that has stood the test of time while building your own collection of favourite pop classics.

Looking for more acoustic music? Browse our Country, Folk, Rock, 50s, 60s, Motown and Gospel collections for hundreds of additional guitar lessons.

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Kirby Swinemar is an acoustic guitar instructor, performer and song arranger who has taught online for 21 years and created more than 4,000 original acoustic guitar lessons. He specialises in song-based acoustic guitar instruction, rhythm guitar techniques, and creating full-sounding solo arrangements that help beginner and intermediate players move beyond basic strumming. Explore his work at Kirby's Guitar Lessons and on YouTube. Even away from the camera, he's usually listening to classic songs and exploring new ways to turn them into practical, enjoyable acoustic arrangements for everyday players.

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