Online Guitar Lessons
Learn guitar online with our varied and experienced group of teachers! Whether you’re just beginning or have been playing for a while, we can help you learn the styles of music you love! Your first lesson is half price.
Learn Guitar at Home
We offer a range of guitar styles thanks to the fantastic group of teachers we have at the Academy.
Lessons are available from first steps to advanced levels. We take a lot of care to help you learn the music you connect with, whatever style that may be: From Indie to Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classical.
We also help aspiring songwriters with their own journey and writing process.
Most importantly, absolute beginners are very welcome, we have many happy students starting at every age
Meet your Teachers
Jack Palmer
Jack is a performer, composer, artist and teacher; he has a bachelor of music majoring in jazz guitar from ANU and has performed music in cities such as Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Canberra as well as regional centres in Victoria and New South Wales.
Adrian Burruto
Adrian Burruto is an active Melbourne songwriter and sound artist who has released music as a solo artist (under the moniker Yokey) and is currently finalising a release with his new project No Teeth Motif. His acts have received support from 3RRR, PBS FM, Triple J and by the Melbourne community at large.
Matt Hood
Matt is an avid guitarist and a keen teacher, whose musical interests range from rock to classical, jazz to fingerstyle. With over fifteen years spent playing, and a Bachelor of Music majoring in Contemporary Guitar from the University of Melbourne, he is well equipped to help anybody purse whichever style of music catches their ear.
Michael Avery
Michael Avery, is a graduate of Melbourne University and The Victorian College of the arts where he majored in classical guitar. He has a broad interest in music from contemporary to classical. He has played in a variety of bands including Melbourne's own 'World's End Press'. As a teacher, he specialises in classical guitar.
Learn the Styles & Genres you Love!
Rock Guitar
Rock Music of the last 50+ years, to today
Including, but not limited to:
Rock, Alternative, Folk, Classic Rock, Indie, Metal, Blues, Hard Rock, KrautRock, Punk, Ska
We focus on learning the songs of your favourite artists/bands.
Learn techniques such as:
Using a pick/plectrum
Fingerstyle
Chords and Strumming
Hammer-ons/Pull-offs/Bends/slides
Gain knowledge in areas such as:
Practical theory
Reading Tabs
Advanced rhythms
Scales for soloing
Chord progressions
Pop Guitar
Popular Music of the last 50+ years, to today (and tomorrow)
Including, but not limited to:
Rock, Alternative, Folk, Indie, Country, Blues, Gospel, Funk, Reggae
We focus on learning the songs of your own favourite artists/bands
Learn techniques such as:
Using a pick/plectrum
Fingerstyle
Chords and Strumming Techniques
Gain knowledge in areas such as:
Practical theory
Rhythm and Harmony
Songwriting Analysis
Acoustic Guitar
Popular Music of the last 50+ years, to today (and tomorrow)
Including, but not limited to:
Folk, Alternative, Rock, Indie, Country, Blues, Gospel, Pop, Ska
We focus on learning the songs of your own favourite artists/bands
Learn techniques such as:
Using a pick/plectrum
Fingerstyle
Strumming Styles
Gain knowledge in areas such as:
Practical theory
Concepts of Rhythm and Harmony
Songwriting Analysis
Jazz Guitar
Based around fundamentals of Melody, Harmony and Improvisation, our Jazz stream includes over 100 years of influential music.
Including, but not limited to:
Modern Jazz, Trad Jazz, Jazz Fusion, Free Jazz, Bebop
Learn techniques such as:
Using a pick/plectrum
Fingerstyle
Basic to advanced scale substitutions
Gain knowledge in areas such as:
Reading chord charts
Free Improvisation
Soloing over Jazz Chords
Classical Guitar
We offer one of the best places to learn classical guitar in Melbourne. We incorporate the best of old and new classical guitar technique. Styles include:
Spanish Classical, Baroque, Romantic, Contemporary Classical, Early Lute Music
Whether you are coming as a complete beginner or advanced player, classical guitar is a fantastic instrument to learn.
The process is very enjoyable and rewarding. We have taken many students from first steps to university level.
If you have never played a note in your life, no need to worry! Absolute beginners are very welcome.
Learn Guitar Online Today!
Learn to play pieces from your favourite bands or composers
Learn new scales and chords which will help you form a new perspective on music as a whole
Develop your music theory knowledge and sight-reading skills
You can choose to do AMEB exams and challenge yourself to perform pieces to a high standard
Practice free improvisation or learn to solo over famous songs
Become a great performer by participating in our annual Classical concert
Your first lesson is 50% off!