Online classical guitar lessons
Our online classical guitar lessons are excellent for all adults who want to study with a teacher who is highly experienced in tutoring adults. Lead by a passion for teaching and interest in the adult amateur guitarist, we are pleased to conduct the most suitable online classical guitar courses for adults.
Open to guitar enthusiasts of all levels and abilities, our online classical guitar lessons take place online via Skype, Zoom, FaceTime, GoToMeeting or another video conferencing app of your choice. (We prefer to use Zoom)
Whether you are an absolute beginner without any prior musical knowledge, an intermediate player or a proficient classical guitarist, you are warmly invited to join our online classical guitar lessons. They are designed with you in mind and always varied to provide you with well-balanced lessons that equally cover technical and musical aspects.
Benefit from excellent classical guitar courses provided by master guitar instructors
Thanks to the unique expertise of our highly qualified and experienced guitar instructors, you can be assured to improve your classical guitar skills regularly and to benefit from the most excellent education. As your success is ours, we will always teach you in a manner that is easy for you to understand and assure progress to made regularly.
Attend your exceptional online classical guitar lessons from the comfort of your residence
Benefit from the advice of expert classical guitar instructors
Improve both your technical and musical abilities while enjoying your lessons thoroughly
Study the compositions of your choice while enhancing your classical guitar playing
Learn the techniques used by the world’s greatest classical guitarists
At The London Guitar Institute, we believe in personalised instruction to ensure that your education suits you perfectly. Whether you are new to classical guitar playing or you are looking to master Asturias and Bach’s chaconne, we will adapt to your current abilities. We will always prepare your classical guitar lessons for you to make the most of it.
Our excellent online classical guitar lessons for adults are suitable for all and can be attended from anywhere around the world!
We look forward to meeting you and help you become the classical guitarist you have always dreamed of being!
Special note for absolute beginners – Please do not worry if you are an absolute beginner with no prior musical experience. Learning how to read music is part of our online classical guitar lessons for absolute beginners. Our guitar instructors are extremely patient and understanding. You are therefore nothing to worry about and should enjoy learning without having any fear!
Course details
The Online Guitar Institute invites adults from all walks of life to study the guitar and improve their skills online via remote guitar lessons. Whether you are an absolute beginner without any prior musical knowledge, an intermediate player or an advanced amateur guitarist, you are welcome to join and improve your skills with highly qualified and experienced instructors.
Our guitar lessons for adults take place weekly on a set day and time via Zoom, Skype, FaceTime or another provider of your choice. (We usually use Zoom. It is free, easy-to-use and we can record the lessons for you to re-study in the future.)
The lessons are provided for either 30, 45 or 60 minutes, and our online remote guitar courses can be joined at any time during the year.
Please contact our manager Stefan at enrol@londonguitarinstitute.co.uk to select the most convenient day and time for you. We will match you with the appropriate teacher depending upon your timezone and the style of music that you want to learn!
As all our guitar lessons for adults are highly personalised and tailored to the needs and wishes of each, you are welcome to decide whether you would like to sit the ABRSM or Trinity graded examinations.
We totally understand that you play the guitar for your pleasure and enjoyment so this decision is totally optional.
We do not follow a set syllabus but rather adapt to each of our students as everyone is different and requires special attention.
Courses run on a rolling monthly basis. If you want to stop your course, we do require a month’s notice. You are most welcome to book an intro lesson prior to committing to a standard rolling monthly course with us.
You are also most welcome to book additional improvement or intensive lessons should you want to make faster progress or prepare for an examination or performance.
If you want to do longer weekly sessions such as 90 or 120 minutes per week, please do ask and we will do our best to arrange a course tailored to your requirements.
Frequently asked questions
You are most welcome to join The Online Guitar Institute even if you are an absolute beginner without any prior musical experience. Our guitar courses are designed for adults who are brand new to music so no previous knowledge is necessary to join. Learning the basics will be part of your guitar course so there is nothing to worry about.
Yes, absolutely!
We have successfully taught many many students online and have seen the exact same success as our in-person lessons. In fact, for some students, the online remote option works even better than standard in-person lessons. You save time, money and you can take your guitar lessons at a convenient time in your own residence or office.
Also, if you live in a remote geographic area, then it is the ultimate opportunity for you to study with some of the world’s best teachers specialising in adult guitar education. With us, we will take care of your guitar playing and make sure you learn the correct techniques and habits from day one!
You need to have a guitar as well as a smartphone, tablet or laptop. It is really really simple and you do not need to have a lot of fancy equipment to get started.
Yes, absolutely! A smartphone works very very well. A larger screen such as a tablet or laptop is preferable, but we have found that smartphone remote guitar lessons work very very well!
It depends on the style you wish to study.
If you are a beginner, absolutely any guitar will do.
If you study jazz there will be a preferred guitar, the same with classical, rock, metal and all styles. Our excellent instructors will advise you on which guitar you should get.
If you are ready to start, just get going with what you have, and you can always change the instrument at a later stage!
Yes most certainly! Learning to play the guitar remotely is exactly the same as learning in person. With today’s modern equipment we can teach you all the important points of playing such as proper hand positioning, posture, how to read notation properly, timing and so much more! So a big resounding yes – you can definitely learn how to play the piano properly as an absolute beginner online.
Yes, upon request we can record your lessons for you. (We will provide you with a link where you can then download each recording.)
With group guitar lessons, you get the opportunity to learn how to play the guitar with others in a group format. At this stage, we only offer online group guitar lessons for beginners.
Everyone will have an opportunity to play an exercise and at that time the other participants will follow along. (We are also working on getting rid of latency as can be seen with https://www.jamkazam.com. Once we have achieved this, everyone can then play at the same time and we can play all together to make learning a whole lot of fun!)
Scales and chords will also be worked on, and you will get to know how to play rhythm as well as lead guitar. We will also work extensively on music teacher to make you an all-round great guitarist!
Learning in a group format is highly recommended if you are just starting out!
Expect high-quality guitar lessons specifically designed for adult learning.
You will also receive notes with each lesson and specific homework to work on.
Yes, we can surely help you to prepare for your graded exam. We can help you to prepare for ABRSM, Trinity or another provider of your choice.
Definitely not. We believe that there is no age limit to learn and enjoy playing the guitar for your own pleasure.
Yes, we do offer taster lessons if you want to try prior to committing to a course.
To be honest, any standard internet connection these days is more than enough. If there are any issues during a lesson, it will be rectified with additional time provided to you. (At the same or another lesson – depending upon schedule). So in a nutshell, any standard internet connection will suffice!
Yes, we can most certainly do so. In fact lessons over the telephone works amazingly well!
Yes, you do not need to subscribe to any premium provider. We use Zoom – it is absolutely free of charge. If you prefer, we can also provide the lessons via Skype, GoToMeeting or another provider of choice.
No, as we will compensate for lost time by making up at another time. We can also continue any lesson over the phone in case of total connection loss or we can simple reschedule the time that has been lost.
As we provide premium top-notch lessons with outstanding guitarists lessons start from £125 per calendar month (4 x 30 minutes). Group lessons are £125 per calendar month (4 x 60 minutes). For complete course details (all options), please do contact us. All lessons are provided with outstanding guitarists and teachers who genuinely care about your musical development!
If you want to study directly with master guitarist (founder of The London Guitar Institute) Stefan Joubert, please contact us for his course options.
We need 24 hours notice to reschedule an online lesson. Once you join a course, you will be allocated a set time slot and we do need a calendar month’s notice for you to stop your course.
At The Online Guitar Institute, we understand that it can be difficult for some busy professionals to attend their guitar lessons on a set day and time each week. We will be happy to accommodate you but please inform us before signing up as any special request is subject to availability.
Yes, absolutely. We teach piano, voice, bass as well as the cello.
How to enrol
It is very straightforward to enrol at The Online Guitar Institute by either contacting our manager Stefan Joubert directly at enrol@londonguitarinstitute.co.uk or via our contact form. We will endeavour to get back to you within one or two working days.
