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.
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.