Electric guitar lessons in Melbourne

Simon sitting in the studio playing & learning electric guitar with Ross

Elevate your playing with electric guitar lessons in Melbourne

Learn, play, grow – results you can hear

‘Whether you’re just starting out, building on your skills, or aiming to take your playing to the next level, our electric guitar lessons at ‘Fun on the Frets’ are tailored for teens and adults of any age and skill level. From beginners to intermediate and advanced players, we’ve got you covered.

Starting with the basics

If you’re new to the guitar, I recommend starting with our beginner program while using your electric guitar. This foundational course will set you up with the essential skills before transitioning into our more advanced electric guitar program.

Comprehensive electric guitar program

Our electric guitar program is designed to equip you with all the essentials you need to develop your playing. You’ll learn the fundamentals that are applicable across various styles, helping you build your unique sound and express yourself musically.

Achieve your guitar goals

Whether you want to jam with friends on the weekends, join a band, or pursue a semi-professional or professional career, this program is crafted to help you achieve your specific goals. We focus on practical, real-world skills that will allow you to confidently play in any setting.

Tailored to your needs

Like all our programs, the electric guitar lessons offer built-in flexibility, allowing me to tailor the instruction to your specific needs and aspirations. Whether you want to delve into a particular genre, refine your technique, or develop your improvisation skills, the lessons are adapted to ensure you get the most out of your learning experience.

What you’ll learn

  • Core Techniques: Master the essential techniques that form the backbone of electric guitar playing, including power chords, scales, and picking methods.
  • Style Exploration: Dive into various genres, from rock and blues to jazz and metal, and learn how to adapt your playing to each.
  • Creative Development: Focus on building your personal sound and creative expression, with lessons that encourage experimentation and individuality.
  • Performance Skills: Gain confidence in playing live, whether it’s for a small audience, in a band setting, or on a larger stage.

Join our electric guitar program at ‘Fun on the Frets’ and take the next step in your musical journey. With personalised lessons and a focus on achieving your goals, you’ll be well on your way to mastering the electric guitar.


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Electric guitar lessons cover the essentials of playing and understanding music.

Our electric guitar lessons are exceptionally well organised and presented. See what our testimonials and google reviews say. Based in Melbourne you can work with me in our Box Hill studio or online through Skype or Zoom if that is more convenient.

Electric guitar lessons cover the essential elements including…

Styles

  • Blues
  • Rock
  • Funk
  • R&B
  • Jazz
  • Country

Technique

  • Speed
  • Vibrato
  • Bends
  • Slides
  • Dynamics

Improvisation

  • Melodic embellishment
  • Chord tones
  • Chord scales/modes
  • Melodic devices

Rhythm

  • Build chords
  • Understand intervals
  • Right hand technique
  • The secrets to a good rhythm part

Songs

  • Learning by ear
  • Understanding parts
  • Learning from the masters
  • Application of lessons

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Learn, play, grow – results you can hear

Meet the teacher

A big part of my life is learning, playing and teaching guitar.

Over time, I’ve developed a well thought-out, proven approach that will help you get the results you are searching for.

Happy students

Alli Harris

With Ross’ amazing guitar talent, he can teach you everything and anything you want.

Ben Wolfram

The musical road is never ending, but so long as you’ve got a teacher as great as Ross helping you drive down it, you won’t want it to end!

Bill Briggs

After poor experiences with four other teachers, I’ve found Ross to be skilled, supportive and patient, and have certainly found the right teacher for me.

Damien O’Neil

Ross Helmot loves the guitar and he loves teaching the guitar. He impresses me with his knowledge and skill.

Andrew Lin

Ross has been an exceptional teacher – amiable, patient and very passionate about what he does.

Is this you?

  • You feel stuck in a rut, playing the same old things and not making any progress
  • You need a more focused approach
  • You’ve tried online lessons but are really struggling
  • You need real time feedback on your playing and progress
  • You just want to be a better player