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Online guitar tuition with one of the UK’s most in-demand guitar instructors with over 30 years professional teaching experience 

Master the fundamentals of electric guitar playing

Study Rock, Jazz, Blues and all popular guitar styles

Learn with an experienced professional teacher

Why Study Guitar Online? - An Introduction

If you’ve arrived at this website, then you are very likely seeking to improve your guitar playing. My lessons are primarily designed for guitarists who may have already been playing for a while (possibly for several years) and are now seeking to move onto a higher level of musicianship.

My first job therefore is to try and explain to you (in as few words as possible!) why I think my particular lessons will help you become a better guitar player. What follows is (in part) what drives me to teach every day and why I still enjoy every lesson even after 30+ years!

I teach a lot of students these days who have struggled with learning solely from the internet (or from method books) and many have spent a small fortune in the process. By contrast, I believe that the best educational experience in music is with a supportive teacher (it certainly has been the case for me over the years with several wonderful tutors)

So, in short, here’s what I offer my online students and how I approach teaching guitar, whether it be Rock, Blues or Jazz.

If any of what follows resonates with your own musical experiences or aspirations, then please get in touch as I think we’d work well together!

If you are serious about becoming a better guitarist, then you have to know your instrument and know it well. I emphasise a thorough understanding of scales, arpeggios and chords on the fingerboard in all keys. Hard work?….of course, but the results are well worth the effort believe me!

Play and practice real music, not just exercises or patterns. This is crucial to my teaching methodology. Music is all about emotion and therefore I emphasise playing the music that you really love even when you practice.

Plan your musical development carefully. I address this all the time with my students as I do within my own practice. You have to know where you are currently as a musician and where you want to be in the future to progress.

Listen, listen and listen again! Study the real masters of the guitar and of other instruments. I do this with all my students and regularly work on recommended listening with all of them.

Develop your ears (ear training) and rhythmic awareness. Probably the two most important areas I work on with most students.

Work hard but have fun too. Being dedicated to becoming a better guitarist is great but it mustn’t become a chore. I always emphasise finding creative and fun ways to practice something so that you look forward to working on it.

Oh, one final point: Teaching online means you can stay home to study and learn from anywhere in the world!

Online Guitar Lessons

"…If you want top class guitar tuition then look no further..."

Learn electric guitar from the comfort of your own home. Online guitar tuition is now available worldwide and you only require a broadband internet connection and some form of video call software such as Zoom Google Meet or Microsoft Teams (which is replacing Skype)

All online guitar lessons are one hour long, accompanied by high quality PDF/Guitar Pro lesson notes, MP3 backing tracks and with software like Zoom you can record the entire lesson on video to keep forever.

(n.b. This is a brand new website and I’ll be adding much more information in the next few weeks!)

Extra Lesson Materials Included
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Pete Sklaroff - Background

My musical career began in Edinburgh, Scotland playing in blues and rock bands and then years later I was heavily involved in teaching Jazz and Popular music at Higher Education level principally at Leeds College of Music (now Leeds Conservatoire) I was Head of Jazz Studies and Assistant Head of Music at Leeds and also coordinated the Guitar and Bass Department.

I have studied Jazz Improvisation and Harmony with Charlie Banacos, Jeff Andrews and Garry Dial in the US and many fine teachers in the UK including Adrian Ingram and Neil Munro. I have taught hundreds of guitar students since the 1980s and many have gone on to have highly successful careers in music. I began offering online guitar tuition in 2010 and to date have taught students from over 20 different countries worldwide.

What You'll Actually Learn in the Lessons

Chord Development and Harmonic Techniques

Understanding and applying harmonic techniques and concepts on guitar

Groove and Time Feel

Study the fundamentals of rhythm and why groove and time feel are so important 

Learning the Fingerboard

Step-by-step guidance on thoroughly learning the entire guitar fingerboard

Learning Classic Songs and Instrumentals

Learn your favourite songs and instrumentals with 1-1 expert support 

Essential Guitar Techniques

String bending, developing vibrato, playing octaves and using double-stops etc.

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Transcribing and Ear Training

Learn how to transcribe accurately and also develop your ears as well as your fingers

Guitar Video Samples

Included with ALL lessons Online Guitar Tuition

HQ Teaching Notes (PDF)

10 Diminished Lines PDF Sample

All online guitar lessons come with ultra-clear PDF teaching notes giving you specific material to practice between the lessons. (sample PDF above)

HQ Backing Tracks

I use high end sequencing software to create studio quality backing tracks for all my guitar students. (sample MP3 above)

Slowed Down Guitar Parts

To help students learn more complex parts and songs correctly I also supply slowed down recordings. (sample MP3 above)

Online Guitar Tuition - Lesson Highlights

Interactive Learning

Engage in hands-on guitar lessons and live video sessions.

Expert-Led Sessions

Learn from a professional tutor with real-world music experience.

Rock-Blues-Jazz-Pop

All popular guitar styles taught in friendly and supportive lessons 

Student Support

Email support and Patreon membership (coming soon)

Testimonials

"...I've been working with Pete [and I live in the Western United States] since before the new year: he's one of the most focused, talented, enthusiastic, and organized educators you will ever find! Each lesson gives weeks' (if not months') worth of material that will help you get where you want to go! HIGHLY recommended!!..."
Marc Y.
Marc Y.Online Student USA
"…Pete Sklaroff is rightly regarded as a living legend in my part of the world. Pete very quickly spotted that I was trying to play B# Demented with a flattened 14th, before I really knew where C Major was. Without crushing my enthusiasm, he gently pointed me in the right direction…”
Jamie Taylor
Jamie TaylorJazz Guitarist/Teacher UK
“…If you want top class guitar tuition then look no further than Pete Sklaroff. What’s even better is that he can play everything he teaches. Pete has unbelievable playing skills and can switch from jazz to rock like no one I’ve come across before. Highly recommended…!!
Johnny Hall
Johnny HallOnline Student UK
“…‘Just wanted to say thank you for the lesson yesterday, it really felt like the start of an epic journey for me. Can’t wait for the next one. Some people just have that little extra when it comes to making you feel comfortable and getting information across. You’re one of those…”
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Stefan L.Online Guitar Student EU
“…Pete has what seems to be several lifetimes of musical knowledge, and is very generous with passing it along. A gift for teaching doesn’t always go hand-in-hand with being a great musician, but in Pete’s case, it does…”
Joshua Gordis
Joshua GordisOnline Guitar Studnt USA
“…I’ve known Pete for around 20 years. He was a professor when I took my degree in Jazz in Leeds in the mid 90’s. Besides being extremely personable and approachable, he has a wonderful way of presenting material in a fashion that is meaningful to each specific student. Pete makes music accessible, fun and engaging, and can help you get your head around the most mind bending of musical concepts….”
David Highley
David HighleyLife Coach and Musician
“…I’ve been working with Pete for nearly two years as a Jazz guitar student and I cannot recommend him enough. The world of Jazz is gargantuan and it can feel intimidating to attempt to penetrate it, but Pete has a way of simplifying the core concepts and the fundamentals that are necessary to understand whatever you are struggling with musically…”
Steven S.
Steven S.Online Guitar Student USA
“…Pete is a superb tutor and exemplary musician with decades of experience. I have known Pete for over 30 years and believe he has intuitive empathy for learners at all levels. I know this as a teacher myself (of other subjects) Very few tutors are quite as gifted, patient and likely to inspire as him…”
Graeme Murray
Graeme MurrayMusician and Teacher
"...Pete has a wealth of knowledge and experience in bringing guitar players like me onto to achieving their full potential. Lessons are recorded and supported with backing tracks and pdfs, ensuring you can revisit and practice everything covered in the lessons. He is very approachable and patient, the lessons are always enjoyable, packed with lots of information and sounds bites to keep.you engaged. Pete demonstrates everything covered in the lesson which helps make the learning easy. To sum up... Pete is a brilliant tutor .... highly recommended..."
Martyn H.
Martyn H.Online Guitar Student
"...Pete is a great teacher I would recommend him without hesitation. He tailored my lessons to both what I wanted to learn and what techniques I needed to get there..."
Bob S.
Bob S.1-1 Guitar Student
"...Pete is an incredible tutor and musician, if I become half the guitarist he is I will be a happy man. Thoroughly enjoyed my lessons with him..."
Simon
Simon 1-1 Guitar Student

Frequently Asked Questions

Unfortunately I don’t currently teach complete beginners, however I welcome students who have a basic knowledge of common chords, some scales and have facility playing with a pick. If you are unsure of your current playing standard please do get in touch for an informal chat.

I prefer to teach in a single one hour online lesson, however if you’d like a longer or a shorter session I would be happy to accommodate either for you. 

No, although I use both tablature and regular music notation in my lessons, there is no requirement for you to be able to read music before starting the lessons. 

You are very welcome to email me in between lessons if you have questions regarding the material we have been studying.

I teach Rock and Blues guitar and also Jazz guitar.  

Have Additional Questions?

If you have any further questions about studying electric guitar online or would simply like to know more about what I can offer, then please feel free to contact me. I look forward to hearing from you!

0774 223 9312 (UK)

pete@onlineguitartuition.com

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