If you want real progress—not random riffs and quick-fix promises—you’re in the right place.
I’m Brett Miller, founder of Metal Guitar Academy. I’ve spent 20+ years teaching Guitarists, and have taught over 50,000 one-on-one private lessons. Everything I do is built around a step-by-step system that creates control, clarity, and confidence.
The Metal Guitar Academy Syndicate is a small group of instructors I personally invited to teach MGA students because they teach the way I teach: fundamentals first, no gimmicks, and with a clear plan you can actually follow.
A few facts, so you know what you’re stepping into:
Founded by Brett Miller (20+ years teaching, 50,000+ one-on-one lessons)
Built on the T.N.T.™ system: Technique, Neck Knowledge, Theory
Creator of Metal Guitar books and online courses used by Guitarists worldwide
Berklee College of Music graduate (B.M. in Composition)
Real-world work: Metal records and video game soundtrack credits
What this is:
Private lessons with an MGA Syndicate instructor—matched to your goals, schedule, and current level.
Format:
Lessons are taught via Zoom, so we can work with you no matter your location or time zone.
Schedule:
Weekly lessons are the standard, and that’s what we recommend for the best results.
This is for serious Guitarists who want:
Better technique (cleaner, faster, more controlled playing)
Real fretboard understanding (not “box shapes forever”)
Rhythm and timing that actually locks in
A practice plan that makes sense for your life
Most Guitar instruction is random. MGA is built around T.N.T.™
Technique (hands, mechanics, control)
Neck Knowledge (fretboard clarity)
Theory (understanding what you’re playing and why)
You won’t be sold hype. You’ll be taught a system that creates explosive progress, built on fundamentals.
$33 / 30 minutes
$65 / 60 minutes
Pay-as-you-go. No contracts.
Tell me your goals + schedule (2–3 minutes)
I review it and match you with a Syndicate instructor
You’ll get a reply within 3 business days with next steps (usually faster)
(It’s a short form - takes 2–3 minutes)
Just to be clear, this isn’t a "tuition program."
No massive upfront tuition
No contracts or forced commitments
No getting bounced around randomly to different teachers — you’ll be matched to an instructor and taught with consistent standards and a clear plan
Chris Mahoney has been teaching for over 30 years and runs a successful private instruction studio in Poughkeepsie, New York. He has released three instrumental Guitar records (currently signed with Deko Entertainment) and performs regularly across the East Coast with his band The Chris Mahoney Project. Chris brings decades of teaching experience and real-world musicianship to his private students. Expect structure, accountability, and a plan you can actually follow.
Jeff Kalmbach has over 20 years of experience playing, teaching, and performing. He runs a successful private instruction studio in Alameda, California, and regularly tours the West Coast with The Spazmatics (a professional ’80s cover band with a comical bent). Jeff has also released original instrumental Guitar music and is a Berklee College of Music graduate. Expect clear assignments, honest feedback, and fundamentals-first progress.
about the MGA Syndicate
You’ll work directly with an MGA Syndicate instructor matched to your goals and schedule. Lessons are taught online via Zoom and follow the same fundamentals-first Metal Guitar Academy approach.
Yes. Lessons are taught via Zoom, which lets us work with Guitarists worldwide across time zones—without sacrificing clarity, structure, or feedback.
Yes—weekly lessons are the standard, and that’s what we recommend for the best results. If you need every-other-week scheduling, include that in the form and we’ll do our best to accommodate it.
You’ll get a reply within 3 business days (usually faster) with your match and the next step to get scheduled.
Absolutely. If you’re willing to practice and you want a real foundation, you’ve found the right place.
Yes—especially if you’ve hit a plateau, your picking is inconsistent, your timing is sloppy, or your fretboard knowledge is full of gaps.
No contracts. No big upfront "tuition". Pay-as-you-go. Stay as long as it’s helping.