Melbourne’s premiere guitar teaching studios. (Copy)
Melbourne’s premiere guitar teaching studios. (Copy)
Melbourne’s premiere guitar teaching studios. (Copy)
Melbourne's premiere guitar teaching studios. (Copy)
Melbourne’s premiere guitar teaching studios. (Copy)

About Modern GuiTar tuition

At MGT, we’re experts in teaching guitar; electric, acoustic, classical and more, from beginner to the advanced level. Since 1991, we’ve been helping kids and adults alike discover the joy of playing music. If you’re looking for an experienced guitar teacher in Melbourne, you’ve come to the right place!

Whether in our Blackburn studios, our Bass Coast studio, or online, we pride ourselves on delivering insightful, tailored, high-quality guitar lessons to students of all ages and skill levels. And if you’re looking for VCE Music tutoring, or to sit guitar grades with ANZCA, you’ve come to the right place- we have many years experience helping students prepare for exams.

So, if you want to commence learning, make sense of the bits and pieces you’ve picked up online, or seek to advance your playing to a high level, please get in touch with us. We’ll get back to you asap!

Get started with the best guitar teachers in Melbourne today: give us a call at 0488 954 300 or contact us!

GUITAR LESSONS in 2024 : Term 4 is here and it’s not too late to book your youngster in at MGT. We still have some great after school spots available so feel free to get in touch!

“MGT is an exceptional teaching studio with a truly gifted group of guitar teachers, dedicated to a fun and educational experience for students of all ages. The teachers possess a vast knowledge of many musical genres, and There is a strong focus on building confidence in children and adults alike. THEY are very friendly, and super patient!”

— Darryl Barron
Ad.Cert.(Jazz and Pop), B.Mus.Perf.(VCA),
B.Teach.(Primary and Secondary), A.Dip.A., LTCL, FTCL. 

Coordinator of Fretted Strings
Carey Baptist Grammar School

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How to play Black Summer by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers

Black Summer is the hit single from Red Hot Chilli Pepper’s 2022 album Unlimited Love, the album that heralded the return of guitarist John Frusicante to the classic line up. Though not RHCP’s biggest hit Black Summer is a great song chart for steel-string guitar students, featuring open-position chords, some arpeggio picking and a mix of simple rhythms plus some syncopated chord phrases.

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All about Modern Guitar Chord Styles 2: Electric Guitar

Welcome to the FAQ for Modern Guitar Chord Styles, Book 2. A specialist text for Electric guitar chords, rhythms and styles, MGCS2 builds on from MGCS1 but focuses purely on Electric guitar. Packed with information and progressions, this handy tutor book gives you a professional view on the patchwork of styles from old-school to current that electric guitar creates.

Read on to find out everything you need to know about who MGCS2 is for and how to use it

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How to play American Idiot by Green Day

American Idiot is one of Green day’s biggest hits. From their 2004 album of the same name, American Idiot was a hit in many countries. It’s high-energy rhythms and intense sing-along style make for an exciting track for electric guitarists.

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How to play Locked Out of Heaven by Bruno Mars

Locked Out Of Heaven is one of Bruno Mars’ big hits from his 2012 album Unorthodox Jukebox. A Top 10 hit in over twenty countries, and inspired by the Reggae-rock sound of The Police, Locked Out Of Heaven is great electric guitar track for developing bar-chords and syncopated rhythm work.

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All about Modern Guitar Chord Styles 1

It’s the FAQ for our most popular beginner’s book: Modern Guitar Chord Styles 1. Whether you’re new to the guitar or need to refine your current skills, we’ve compiled answers to the most common questions about this much loved book. For over 20 years students at our studio in Melbourne, Australia have learnt to their favourite songs using the techniques inside!

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How to play Yellow by Coldplay

Yellow is simply the most popular song by the most popular band of the 21st Century, Coldplay - a band that has 10+ songs with over 1 billion streams on Spotify, and similar numbers on YouTube. From their debut album Parachutes, Yellow is a hypnotic song that works on all steel string guitars and is a great track to play along with.

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Brand new - Electric guitar solo style 1

Announcing the latest book from author, composer and educator Michelle Nelson, Electric Guitar Solo Style 1.

Electric Guitar Solo Style 1 is the ultimate guide for electric guitar beginners aged 12 and up, designed to build soloing skills step by step. This course focuses on essential techniques like slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and string bending, using clear exercises that develop fretboard mastery and picking confidence. With a special emphasis on string bending, EGSS1 breaks down the mechanics and signature styles of this iconic guitar skill. Packed with realistic solos based on classic blues progressions and accompanied by MP3 recordings, this is the perfect resource for players ready to elevate their electric guitar game.

Physical book coming very soon!

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Our Locations

Blackburn

42 Raymond Street,
Blackburn North, Victoria, Australia

 

Bass Coast

38 Campbell Street,
Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia

By Appointment Only : phone 0488 954 300

or email via our contact page

(behind the hospital zone : enter via Cameron Street)

 

Online

Modern Guitar Tuition also provides online guitar lessons via zoom, facetime and more. If you’re interested in getting an online guitar teacher, please don’t hesitate to get in touch!

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