Learn from Great Metal Guitar Teachers

Hi there! My name is Ted and I've been playing guitar for almost 25 years. Before that I played banjo for five years, so I've had my hands on stringed instruments for most of my life. I started teaching when I was 19, and I love helping students develop their passion for guitar and music in general.

Bari Parrott is a dedicated guitar tutor who has over 20 years experience teaching beginners to advanced pupils. ​His music career began writing and recording material for rock group ‘esOterica’ who have released several albums and received critical acclaim from the UK press.

Luka Mirkonj is a professional musician, guitarist performing on a cruise ships in different big bands. Engaged in many musical events within different musical genres, from rock to jazz. Luka began as rock guitarist in covers band, in late 1990s, performing as sideman and a bandleader. Later during 2000s Luka start working in wedding bands, covering different guitar styles.

Adam grew up listening to his dad practice trombone at home, and started playing clarinet in the fourth grade. In middle school, he started learning guitar and writing his own songs. In high school, Adam produced an album for his solo project and distributed his CDs. Adam studied Composition and Arranging at Azusa Pacific University, where he was a Music Theory TA and tutor.

My name is Chris Breen and I've been playing guitar for 25 years and teaching for 13 years. In my experience, a one-size-fits-all approach never works for private lessons. So I tailor all of my teaching methods for the individual student. You let me know what you want to learn and I’ll teach it to you!

I worked for over 30 years as an advocate for kids who cannot advocate for themselves and their families. My niche is in working with kids who have a super power such as ADHD, autism, Dyslexia, etc. I also have extensive experience working with kids who do not have such diagnoses. 2025 marked my 20th year teaching guitar.

Hello! My name is Josh Mottley, and I have over 40 years of experience as a professional musician and music educator. I’ve toured nationally, recorded 100+ albums, and taught private lessons on guitar, piano, bass, vocals, drums, and more.

I am a musician, teacher, and producer from Tampa, Florida. Coming from a musical family, I took up trumpet at 10 years old playing in the school band. In the following years, I started teaching myself guitar. Being left-handed, my first experiences with the instrument were spent picking up my dad’s guitar and playing upside-down.

Bob Balch has had a really solid career, especially in the stoner rock and heavy rock world. Here’s a rundown of his main musical achievements: Guitarist for Fu Manchu: Bob joined Fu Manchu in 1996, replacing their previous guitarist Eddie Glass (who went on to form Nebula).

I am a graduate of the Stanisław Moniuszko Academy of Music in Gdańsk, Poland, where I earned my Bachelor's degree in classical guitar performance. My musical journey started at the age of 10, and I completed the full cycle of formal music education – from first- and second-level music schools to university-level studies.