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I can offer advice from both sides of the fence as well, as I am a tutor myself and also (as i'm sure many of us are) always looking to learn more myself.
The tutor in me would suggest looking for somebody that doesn't just know how to play. A good theory knowledge and understanding of "why" is very important in explaining things and should add up to a better learning experience.
The student in me says to find someone that does something you would like to incorporate into your playing and take lessons from them asking them to explain it. I've been lucky enough to have lessons with both Mattias Eklundh and Nick Johnston, I was inspired by their playing and found everything they said incredibly helpful.
The problem is you won't be able to tell, it has to be with trial and error.
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I'd be looking for someone who takes notes, follows up on material from the previous lesson and seems to have an overall plan for the lessons. I've spent far too much time in lessons trying to come up with an answer to the question "what do you want to do this week?".
I am a fan of the self-teaching route with occasional 'check-ins' with an experienced teacher for adults though.
I have half a dozen students like this- mature self-starters who know what they need to do, they just need occasional guidance.
One lesson every few months allows them to prepare a number of questions that I can answer, and dump a load of new stuff on them that they go away and work on.
Some people jus don't need to be checked in on every week and it suits me as I don't have the time for it.
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They usually have several teachers for each instrument offered in the area. Some of those will take adult students some won't. But they'll definitely have contacts.
I'm in Northamptonshire and we have a brilliant music service for that.
See who provides the visiting music teachers to the local schools and give them a call.
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If it's limited, I would recommend finding someone who can quickly assess where you are in terms of knowledge and then take you through a process of learning the theory, whilst playing. Teaching you how to breakdown and understand songs you like from a theory standpoint. You will learn a lot that will keep you engaged and interested, whilst learning new technique along the way.
When you get to a certain point technically, progress can massively slow down, and I found moving to this approach, helped me focus a lot more.
I've had a few teachers that just give you a tab sheet or sit and jam with you. That's fine, but probably a waste of time and money at your level.