Pedram Shitrah
About
Hi! I’m Pedram, a professional guitarist, musician, composer, and music educator with nearly 15 years of experience in music performance and education.
I specialize in electric guitar, rock, and heavy metal, and I also teach acoustic guitar. My goal is to make learning music enjoyable, practical, and motivating while helping each student develop real musical skills.
My lessons are personalized according to each student’s age, level, goals, and musical interests. Whether you are a complete beginner who wants to learn your first songs, an intermediate guitarist looking to improve your technique, or an advanced player interested in rock and metal guitar, I can help you build a clear and structured path forward.
In my lessons, we can work on:
• Electric and acoustic guitar technique
• Rock and heavy metal guitar
• Chords, scales, riffs, and songs
• Rhythm and timing
• Lead guitar and soloing
• Improvisation
• Guitar tone and playing techniques
• Music theory and fretboard knowledge
• Developing practice routines
• Preparing for playing with a band
I believe students learn best when lessons are connected to the music they actually enjoy. Instead of simply following a rigid method, I combine structured instruction with practical playing, so you can see and hear your progress from lesson to lesson.
I have experience teaching students of different ages and skill levels. I always try to create a friendly, patient, and encouraging learning environment.
If you love guitar, rock, or metal and want to become a more confident and capable musician, I’d be happy to help you on your musical journey!
Teaching Style
My teaching style is practical, personalized, and encouraging. I believe the best way to learn guitar is by playing music you genuinely enjoy while developing strong fundamentals along the way.
I adapt each lesson to the student’s level, goals, age, and musical interests. For beginners, I focus on building a solid foundation in technique, chords, rhythm, and basic music theory without making the lessons overwhelming. For intermediate and advanced players, I focus more on technique, improvisation, soloing, phrasing, rhythm, tone, and developing a personal playing style.
I like to combine structured exercises with real songs, riffs, and musical examples. This helps students understand not only how to play something, but also why it works.
My lessons are relaxed and supportive, but also structured and goal-oriented. I encourage students to ask questions, experiment, make mistakes, and gradually become more independent musicians.
Most importantly, I want every student to leave each lesson feeling that they have learned something useful, improved their playing, and are excited to pick up their guitar again.
Curriculum
Teaching Method
My teaching method combines structured guitar instruction with practical, hands-on playing. I use a step-by-step approach that develops technique, rhythm, musical understanding, and confidence together.
Lessons are customized for each student. Depending on the student’s level and goals, we may use songs, riffs, scales, chords, exercises, improvisation, ear training, and basic music theory.
For beginners, I focus on building strong fundamentals and developing good playing habits from the beginning. For intermediate and advanced students, I can focus on rock and heavy metal techniques, lead guitar, soloing, improvisation, phrasing, rhythm guitar, and developing a personal playing style.
I also encourage students to practice between lessons with clear and achievable exercises. Each lesson builds on the previous one, giving students a clear sense of progress.
Recommended Student Texts
Students do not need to purchase a specific textbook before starting lessons. I provide or recommend learning materials based on their individual level and goals.
Depending on the student, we may use guitar exercises, chord and scale references, song materials, tablature, notation, and customized practice assignments.
Credentials & Affiliations
I am a professional guitarist, recording artist, composer, music producer, and music educator with nearly 15 years of professional experience in music performance, recording, production, and education.
I am the founder and band leader of Artamene, a progressive/heavy metal band with internationally released music.
My professional music work includes collaborations and releases associated with Wormholedeath in Florence, Italy, and international music distribution. My music videos have also been distributed internationally through Radial by The Orchard.
I have professional experience performing, recording, producing, and teaching music in both Canada and Iran, and I continue to work actively as a musician and guitar instructor.
I am also a professional member of ReSound,Socan in Canada.
My professional background combines active experience as a performing musician with practical experience as a music educator, allowing me to bring real-world performance and recording knowledge into my guitar lessons.