Learn Guitar Online
Looking for online guitar lessons with a private teacher?
Break through your plateau and elevate your technique with personalized online guitar lessons designed for intermediate and advanced players. Whether you play acoustic, electric, or classical guitar, these 1:1 sessions provide the expert guidance you need to reach your next level of musicianship.
You can receive real-time, high quality guitar instruction without even leaving your home. Learn your favorite guitar music in the styles of classical, classic rock, folk, alternative, metal, blues, bossa nova, and more… Grow your guitar skills via FaceTime, Zoom, or Skype with the guidance of an experienced guitar teacher — Take your playing to the next level and experience the joy of guitar!
- We teach live, online guitar lessons to guitarists in Fair Lawn, Paramus, Bergen County NJ, NYC, as well as various states around the US, from coast to coast, including NJ, NY, PA, FL, GA, CO, WA and more.
- Our students include teens, college students & adults —beginner, intermediate, advanced guitar players and performers. They love their lessons and stay for years! Many perform, write, record, and release their own music.
- Trusted by guitar players - Helping performing musicians, recording artists, songwriters, music majors, and guitar music lovers from a variety of backgrounds.
- Friendly, welcoming environment - Learn with a caring instructor and work together on your musical goals.
- No high tech gear required - (You probably already have everything you need) such as internet, a laptop or iPad, or just a smartphone. We can achieve just as much as in person along with the flexibility of virtual guitar lessons.
- Guitar instruction in the styles of: electric guitar, acoustic steel-string, & classical guitar. Also available: Music theory, improvisation, songwriting and more.
- Get results — Guaranteed progress with custom lesson plans. Get help with songs, solos, gigs, recording, auditions, music major, music therapy, ABRSM…
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Learn practice tips to BOOST your playing including technique, theory, improvisation, composition & more…
Ready to get started with your guitar sessions? Or have any questions? Get in touch today — we’re happy to learn more about your guitar playing interests!
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Online Guitar Lessons — Adults & Teens
I work with:
- High school guitarists in bands & school programs or preparing for auditions
- College music majors needing technique refinement
- Adult guitarists returning to the instrument
- Long-time players & performing musicians wanting structured progress
No matter your age, the focus is the same: clear goals, expert guidance, and measurable improvement.
Online Guitar Lessons for Adults & College Students
When you have a hectic schedule, virtual guitar lessons become so convenient. You can avoid the stress of traffic and we can work together to find a time that works for your schedule. Virtual lessons are a wonderful alternative for students away at college, or adults with busy schedules. My adult students find guitar lessons to be the most enjoyable part of their week. Whether you’ve played for years and want to refresh your guitar routine, or you’re looking for advanced online guitar lessons to elevate your playing, we look forward to hearing from you!
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Online Guitar Lessons for Teens
Virtual guitar lessons keep middle school and high school students motivated and inspired as they learn to play their favorite songs. Middle school to high school years are an important time for developing new interests, discovering opportunities for creative expression, and fostering a passion for learning.
Online Guitar Lessons for Kids
Kids are very comfortable with the virtual online setting and eagerly look forward to their lesson each week. Various lesson materials and links to practice songs are sent during and after the class.
My online guitar students come from a variety of backgrounds including beginner, intermediate, and advanced guitarists. This includes students from the Bergen County NJ area, as well as other states around the country. We also offer guitar lessons at home throughout Bergen County NJ.
Overcome the Intermediate Plateau with Professional Online Guitar Coaching
Most guitarists hit a wall — inconsistent technique, unclear practice routines, sloppy articulation, or lack of musical direction. My intermediate online guitar lessons focus on identifying your specific roadblocks and helping you break through them with precision.
You’ll learn how to:
- Develop healthy & effective practice habits
- Identify problem areas & learn helpful tricks to fix them
- Organize your practice routine
- Clean up picking or fingerpicking accuracy
- Improve tone, touch, and articulation
- Develop proper left- and right-hand technique
- Build clean transitions and speed
- Fix bad habits slowing you down
These lessons are ideal for students who can already play but feel stuck.
What Types Of Lessons?
Advanced Guitar Lessons Tailored to Acoustic, Electric & Classical Players
Advanced players need more than generic exercises. My coaching is personalized for your instrument, style, and goals.
We offer lessons in a variety of guitar styles and related plucked string instruments including classical guitar, electric guitar, acoustic steel string, and ukulele.
Advanced Electric Guitar Lessons Online
🔸Navigating the fretboard, guitar theory, scales/modes, arpeggios
Alternate picking & speed-building strategies
🔸Legato mastery
🔸Sweep/economy picking
🔸Lead improvisation & phrasing
🔸Understanding and analyzing your favorite guitar solos
🔸Genre-specific training (rock, metal, blues, bossa nova, jazz, country, etc.)
Advanced Acoustic Guitar Lessons Online
🔸Fingerstyle technique & arpeggio exercises
🔸Advanced chord vocabulary
🔸Chord-melody techniques
🔸Arranging songs for solo guitar
🔸Tone, touch, and dynamics refinement
Advanced Classical Guitar Lessons Online
🔸Right-hand technique development (tremolo, arpeggios, apoyando/tirando)
🔸Tone production & musical expression
🔸Advanced repertoire interpretation
🔸Left-hand efficiency & position shifts
🔸Conservatory/audition preparation
Some choose to focus on a specific style while others enjoy exploring various styles and genres dependent on the songs they would like to learn.
Many also enjoy working on their own songwriting, performance opportunities, or other recording projects.
Grow Your Guitar Skills
Would you like to improve in any of the following? We will explore a variety of music topics according to your interests and experience. Whether you would like to play your favorite songs, learn more about theory, practice your improvising, or finger style and classical, we can work on new techniques and concepts.
- Get access to practice tips, books, online resources, videos, and more…
- Understand Tablature, Standard Notation, and Chord Diagrams
- Navigate the fretboard comfortably
- Learn about scales and modes and use them to improvise
- Learn to play arpeggios using a pick or with fingerstyle technique
- Shred melodic lead guitar solos
- Learn how to play solo classical guitar or arrange chord-melody pieces
- Expand your chord vocabulary and understand chord progressions
- Write your own songs or instrumental music & unlock your creativity
- Sharpen your listening skills & pick out chords and melodies by ear!
Your Online Lesson Experience
Each lesson is fully customized based on your goals.
Here’s what you can expect:
✔️1:1 live online sessions (Zoom or platform of your choice)
✔️Personalized technique analysis
✔️Customized practice plans and exercises
✔️Repertoire and piece recommendations
These are not generic “follow the workbook” lessons — they are personal, targeted coaching sessions designed around your musicianship.
Ready to Advance Your Guitar Playing?
If you’re serious about improving your technique, tone, and musicality, I’d love to work with you.
Book your first advanced guitar lesson below.
About Leon
Pro Guitarist and Composer
Leon has been featured in international recordings alongside members of Whitesnake, Chuck Berry, Mick Taylor, Journey, Blues Saraceno, Chris Poland, Aerosmith, Broadway, and more. He has also contributed music for National Geographic and documentary films.
Guitar Teacher and Mentor
For more than 15 years, Leon has helped so many guitarists cultivate their music passion, reach new heights in their craft, and pursue their own musical endeavors.
His students can be heard performing in school and community settings, jazz band, rock bands, classical ensembles, theater. They have also been featured on the radio, write/record original music, and perform at a variety of venues.
Experience the joy of music from the comfort of your own home — Get in touch today!