Rock and Blues Guitar Lessons

Elevate your Rock and Blues guitar playing with elite online coaching from one of the UK’s finest electric guitar teachers and the former Assistant Head of Music at Leeds Conservatoire  These sessions will provide the authentic guitar parts, deep improvisational language and harmonic mastery needed to navigate both classic and modern Rock and Blues guitar styles.

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Black James Tyler Classic electric guitar used for session guitar recording
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Zoom Rock & Blues Guitar Lessons - Overview

My Rock & Blues guitar lessons are designed to help you develop quickly and within a proven and effective program of online musical study.

All my online Rock and Blues guitar lessons take place on the Zoom video platform and are of one hour’s duration and fully supported by clearly notated PDF notes and MP3 backing tracks. I also offer email support (between lessons) if you have any questions relating directly to the lesson material we’ve discussed.

To ensure students gain the maximum benefit from this online study program, I currently focus on intermediate to more advanced guitar players. A working knowledge of foundational chord forms, scales, and arpeggios is therefore required to begin our work together.

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Lesson Requirements

You will need a stable broadband internet connection for our Rock and Blues Guitar Lessons and the free Zoom software to connect with me. Once you have signed up for a lesson (or a package of Zoom guitar lessons) we will exchange contact details in advance of the first session. 

All you need for the lesson itself is your guitar and preferably some form of amplification. You may wish to have the capability to play along to MP3 audio backing tracks which I will supply for you.

I also respectfully request that students firmly commit to either weekly or fortnightly lessons if they are on a (discounted) package deal.

Please do also read the full terms and conditions for my Zoom Guitar Lessons in the PDF located in this link: 

Zoom and Online Teaching Terms and Conditions 2026

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3 Levels - Rock & Blues

In the three level sections seen below, I have listed some of the more common subject areas in my Rock and Blues guitar lessons that I teach at three student levels: Level One (Post-Beginner) Level two (Intermediate) and Level Three (Advanced)

These subject areas are merely offered as indicative content and not as a complete representation of the material I may cover in lessons. Please do feel free to contact me if you are interested in online guitar lessons, but not sure what level you might be at the moment. I am happy to answer any questions you might have on the lessons.

I also generally ask all potential new students to send me a short audio/video performance of your playing. This needn’t be more than a couple of minutes long, but must demonstrate some chord work and single-line playing (either improvised or from a transcription) You can also send me links to a YouTube or Soundcloud channel if you have recordings there. 

Rock and Blues Guitar Lesson Levels

Level One Rock and Blues lessons topics may include:

Easy Rock and Blues Standards
The I IV V progression
Drop 2 and 3 chord forms
Rock and Blues rhythms and time-feel
Basic scales and arpeggios 
Triad Essentials
Learning songs
Learning the fingerboard
Blues progressions
Chord extensions 
Understanding Chord symbols
Guide tone playing
Basics of chord substitution

Level Two Rock and Blues lessons topics may include:

More Rock and Blues Standards
Turnarounds and Cycles
More extended and altered chords
Time-feel, swing and groove
Symmetrical scales
Approach notes and chromatics
Rock/Blues language and vocabulary
Using modes correctly
The Bebop scales
Fixed note patterns
Using drones and open strings
Chord on chord substitutions
Extended Harmony

Level Three Rock and Blues guitar lessons topics may include:

Advanced Rock and Blues Repertoire
Pentatonic Cycles
Modern Rock chord voicings
Triads over Bass Notes
Advanced rhythmic concepts
Alternative scales for improvisation
Transcription analysis
Using motifs in soloing
Advanced chord playing
Using clusters and set intervals
Advanced chord substitution
Triad pairs and hexatonics
Transcription analysis/projects

Rock and Blues Guitar Performance Videos

Online Lesson Pricing - 2026

Single Lesson

£40/1 x hour
  • Backing Tracks
  • One-Off Lesson
  • Video Recording
  • PDFs and Notation (Guitar Pro)
  • Email Support

5 x Lessons

£179/for 5 Lessons (1 hr each)
  • Backing Tracks
  • Weekly or Fortnightly
  • Video Recording
  • PDFs and Notation (Guitar Pro)
  • Email Support

10 x Lessons

£299/for 10 Lessons (1 hr each)
  • Backing Tracks
  • Weekly or Fortnightly
  • Video Recording
  • PDFs and Notation (Guitar Pro)
  • Email Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you teach rock and blues guitar lessons over Zoom?

Yes. I offer private one-to-one rock and blues guitar lessons over Zoom for players who want focused online tuition from home.

Who are your rock and blues guitar lessons suitable for?

The lessons are best suited to post-beginner, intermediate and more advanced players who want to improve their rock and blues phrasing, rhythm playing, improvisation, tone, fretboard knowledge and confidence.

Can we work on blues phrasing and rock lead guitar?

Yes. Lessons can include blues phrasing, bends, vibrato, pentatonic ideas, rock lead guitar, solo construction, melodic development and ways to make your playing sound more musical and expressive.

Do you teach rhythm guitar, chords and timing?

Yes. We can work on rhythm guitar, chord progressions, groove, timing, rock and blues accompaniment, triads, chord extensions and practical ways to support songs more effectively.

Do you provide PDFs, notation or backing tracks?

Yes. Lessons are supported with clearly notated PDF material, practical exercises and MP3 backing tracks where appropriate.

How often should I book online guitar lessons?

Weekly or fortnightly lessons usually work best if you want steady progress. The right schedule depends on your goals, available practice time and current playing level.

Do I need special equipment for Zoom guitar lessons?

You need a reliable internet connection, Zoom, your guitar and a way to hear and be heard clearly. Some form of amplification is helpful, but you do not need a complex studio setup.

Student & Teaching Testimonials

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"...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.

Online Guitar Student
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"…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

Jazz Guitarist/Composer/Teacher
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“…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

Online Guitar Student
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“…‘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…”

Stefan L.

Online Guitar Student
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“…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

Online Guitar Student
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“…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

Life Coach and Musician
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“…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.

Online Guitar Student
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“…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

Musician and Teacher

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Book Your First Lesson Now

Contact me today to start your new journey to rock and blues guitar mastery. I’ll get back to you within 24 hours or sooner.

Email me directly: pete@petesklaroff.com

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