Our online metal guitar lessons are definitely for you if you have always wondered how Yngwie Malmsteen and Kirk Hammett manage to control their guitar so well. At The Online Guitar Institute, we will show you all the techniques used by the greatest and help you improve your metal guitar playing tremendously.
Provided by top-notch guitar instructors located in London, our online metal guitar lessons are ideal for all adults, from absolute beginners to advanced who wish to study their favourite instrument in a non-judgmental and relaxed environment. Whatever your current ability, you can be assured to benefit from the most excellent and suited metal guitar instruction.
Improve your skills and learn your favourite solos from the comfort of your residence
As we wish your online metal guitar lessons to be highly educational and memorable, your instructor will ensure that all the sessions are well-balanced. They will always include technical work and the learning of one of your favourite solos. Whether you are a fan of Metallica, Iron Maiden or AC/DC, you will be in excellent hands and taught in a friendly and encouraging manner.
At The Online Guitar Institute, it is of the utmost importance that all our pupils benefit from the most suitable metal guitar courses possible.
Enhance your speed picking under the guidance of a fantastic guitar instructor
Develop the most efficient tapping techniques
Learn how to improvise on the harmonic minor and the Phrygian dominant scales
Discover amazing sweep guitar techniques that allow playing at lightning speed
Play your favourite solos and compete with Randy Rhoads and Eddie Van Halen
Thanks to the outstanding knowledge of our guitar instructors and their passion for passing their know-how on to their pupils, you will undoubtedly benefit tremendously from our remarkable online metal guitar lessons for adults. As your success is ours, we will always ensure that you make significant progress regularly and that your overall experience is unforgettable.
At The Online Guitar Institute, your metal guitar lessons will take place weekly on a set day and time via Skype, Zoom or the online platform of your choice.
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.
