Roundup of popular female guitarists: introducing guitar players from Japan and around the world.

In this article, we’ll introduce a whole lineup of recommended female guitarists! This time, we’ve picked out lots of cool guitarists from both Japan and abroad.

Along with rock band guitarists, we’ve also included players active in the worlds of jazz and fusion, as well as classical guitarists.

Whether you’re looking to find a guitarist to stan, or you’re a beginner female guitarist hoping to discover an inspiring role model, we hope this article helps you get to know many amazing female guitarists.

Now, let’s dive right into our recommended guitarists!

Playlist

Roundup of popular female guitarists: introducing guitar players from Japan and around the world.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	OMOIDE IN MY HEADTabuchi Hisako (Number Girl, bloodthirsty butchers)		Hisako Tabuchi, who leads Japan’s rock scene
2	Protect YouKANAMI（BAND-MAID）		A guitarist active in a rock band that performs in maid outfits
3	99.974℃Kidamotifo (tricot)		tricot's original rock sound
4	We The Unitedmiyako（LOVEBITES）		A female guitarist active in heavy metal
5	Silly CrushYumiki Erino (ex. Kirinji)		A multitalented guitarist and former member of KIRINJI
6	Shangri-LaHashimoto Eriko (Chatmonchy)		Former CHAMON member, multitalented musician
7	SPICE!ASAKA（TRiDENT）		ASAKA's hard rock performance
8	FanfareMAMI（SCANDAL）		Guitarist activities of SCANDAL's MAMI
9	White SugarJoanne Shaw Taylor		Guitar prodigy girl makes a supergroup debut at a young age
10	I AM THE MANCarolyn Wonderland		The souls of female guitar artists shine
11	You and the summer music festivalMiyazaki Asako (SHISHAMO)		Guitar girl Asako Miyazaki, adorable and captivating
12	MarionetteSAKI（Mary’s Blood）		Inspired by Seikima-II, SAKI’s journey into the way of guitar
13	According To YouOrianthi Panagaris		A talented female guitarist making waves on the global stage.
14	The Last RevengeYuki（D_Drive）		Technical twin-guitar player Yuki
15	MANUAL (“LOOP” Ver.)Anly		Anly from Okinawa: A Journey Through Her Musical Career
16	Halfway, and beyondTOMO-ZO（Gacharic Spin）		The guitarist of the rocking Gacharic Spin is thriving.
17	Sea and Bouquetā-chan (kinoko teikoku)		Guitarist of a shoegaze rock band
18	Fox’s WeddingAdachi Kumi		Kumi Adachi, an artist active on both electric and acoustic guitar
19	At this point / After all this time / Now (when it’s too late)Tsuno Maesaki (Akai Kouen)		Masa Tsuno, guitarist of Akai Ko-en
20	crimsonInoi Ami		Active as a classical guitarist
21	Ultra TwistPoison Ivy		The Cramps, a husband-and-wife band from the punk scene
22	Sugar MamaBonnie Raitt		Bonnie Raitt, a female slide guitarist
23	If It Makes You HappySheryl Crow		The late-blooming singer-songwriter’s challenge
24	beethoven moshTHE GREAT KAT		A talented heavy metal guitarist who embodies the essence of music
25	Sword Of JudgementSakura		Sakura, guitarist of HAGANE. An overwhelming presence in metal music.
26	Tiny Little Metal RiffJen Majura		Jen Majura, the guitarist of Evanescence
27	Crazy On YouNancy Wilson		Heart’s rock musician, Nancy Wilson
28	You’ll Lose A Good ThingBarbara Lynn		The Legend of a Left-Handed Female Blues Guitarist
29	Everybody Here Hates YouCourtney Barnett		A slacker rock songstress with a unique worldview
30	A Little RoughMalina Moye		Left-handed guitarist of funk-rock fusion
31	Danger GirlAleks Sever		Original music that fuses jazz and rock
32	Moonlight SonataTina		The talent of Tina, a guitarist from Paris
33	We’ll meet again…Ataka Miharu		Miharu Ataka, conveying the charm of guitar music
34	Raitei (Thunderbolt)hazuki		The Rise and Allure of Metal Guitarist Hazuki
35	ComplicatedAvril Lavigne		Female singer-songwriter from Canada
36	AsturiasAna Vidović		A genius guitarist from Croatia
37	Hit and RunLita Ford		Pioneers of all-female rock bands
38	DiamondsNakayama Kanako		The Rock Life of Legendary Guitarist Kanako Nakayama
39	RomanceCarrie Brownstein		Carrie Brownstein, guitarist of Sleater-Kinney
40	You Go RunningJessica Dobson		The multi-talented female musician, Jessica Dobson
41	Shake ‘Em On DownSamantha Fish		Samantha Fish, the No.1 young blues guitarist
42	absolute valueNakajima Yumi (Chirinuruwo Waka)		The guitarist-vocalist from GO!GO!7188 to Chirinu Ruwo Waka
43	A Matter of PerceptionNili Brosh		An Israeli guitarist of extraordinary technique, a musical genius.
44	Eyes of DoubtAYUMI		AYUMI, the guitarist of the metal band BRIDEAR
45	IrisKAOЯI		Leader of PARADOXX from Tokyo
46	Still BurningMOE		Twin guitars of power metal × moe
47	Day’s eyeMaiko		Maiko, a 35-fret virtuoso, shines in PARADOXX.
48	We AreToki		Genius guitarist Toki has joined ALDIOUS.
49	Limit LoversIgaraishi Miki		Miki Igarashi of SHOW-YA, a pioneer of women’s rock
50	summer festivalInatsuki Aya		The musical life of Aya Inatsuki, guitarist of Whiteberry
51	P.S. I LOVE YOUSuzuki Takako		Takako Suzuki, a female hard rock guitarist
52	I’m sadSuzuki Yoko		Yoko Suzuki: Innovative Music with ZELDA
53	Metaphor feat. FeryquitousIchika Nito		The success of Ichika Nito, a guitarist popular on social media
54	She was a DoormanAna Popović		The Queen of Blues Guitar, Ana Popović
55	It’s Too LateCarole King		Carole King is a legendary female musician.
56	Infancy Of A DisasterDonita Sparks		L7’s founder, who continues to play delicately fierce rock
57	Blues For HerbEmily Remler		Jazz guitarist, delicate and warm tone
58	Not a good girlErja Lyytinen		A top guitarist from Finland
59	Metal MessiahGREAT KAT		Music that fuses classical and metal
60	Flight of the Bumble BeeJennifer Batten		World’s top female guitarist in two‑handed technique
61	I Hate Myself For Loving YouJoan Jett & The Blackhearts		The Runaways guitarist inducted into the Hall of Fame
62	CannonballKelley Deal		Kelley Deal is a distinctive rock guitarist.
63	All My RageLaura Marling		Laura Marling: A Leading Female Folk Singer from the UK
64	This American LifeMarnie Stern		A technically skilled female guitarist from New York
65	All You WantedMichelle Branch		Michelle Branch, pop rock singer
66	SWEETMisaki（Special Thanks）		Female punk rock singer-guitarist
67	PoisonNita Strauss		Nita Strauss of the Alice Cooper band
68	This Is LovePJ Harvey		A British rock singer with an original/innovative musical style
69	High As HellRuyter Suys		Energetic guitarist from Canada
70	Rock Me RightSusan Tedeschi		Susan Tedeschi is a great guitarist.
71	Playing with Pink Noisekaki king		A female musician who revolutionized guitar technique
72	Within You Without YouPatti Smith		Queen of punk rock, fusing poetry and music
73	Newton’s appleHaruka		Characterized by introspective lyrics and a clear, translucent singing voice
74	ALL I FOUNDDebbie Davies		Active as a blues guitarist for 30 years
75	Me And Bobby McGeeJanis Joplin		Legendary white female blues vocalist, Janis Joplin
76	Bang Bang BangTracy Chapman		Tracy Chapman, the songstress who gazes at society
77	Bring Me Your LovesSt. Vincent		St. Vincent, the distinctive guitarist and musician