About Mike's Master Classes
Connecting Masters and Students through high-quality music education
Our Mission
Mike's Master Classes provides online guitar and bass instruction across various skill levels, covering essential topics like music theory, technique, improvisation, and performance. Our comprehensive curriculum includes specialized courses in jazz, blues, chord voicings, and other guitar-related subjects.
We believe in making high-quality music education accessible to students worldwide, connecting passionate learners with master musicians who share their expertise and love for the craft.
Our Story
Founded by Mike Gellar in 2006, Mike's Master Classes began as an innovative platform offering live, interactive online guitar classes. Our journey started with a simple vision: to bring world-class music instruction directly to students, regardless of their location.
In November 2009, we made a significant transition based on student feedback. Many of our students expressed a preference for downloadable content that they could access and review at their own pace. This led us to shift from live classes to our current format of high-quality recorded classes with instant streaming and downloadable content.
This evolution has allowed us to serve students more effectively, providing them with the flexibility to learn on their own schedule while maintaining the quality and depth of instruction that defines our brand.
What We Offer
Instant Streaming
Access your classes immediately with our high-quality streaming platform
Downloadable Content
Download class recordings to learn at your own pace, anywhere
Class Materials
Comprehensive materials including tabs, charts, and exercises
Skill Levels
Courses for Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced skill levels
Meet Our Team
Mike Gellar
Founder
Mike began his musical journey at age 9 when he first picked up the guitar. His passion for music deepened during college when he was introduced to jazz, which would become a defining influence in his musical career.
With a background in finance and business consulting, Mike brought both musical expertise and business acumen to create Mike's Master Classes. Beyond music, Mike is also a passionate sailor, bringing the same dedication and precision to both his musical and nautical pursuits.
Jeremy Oms
Owner
Jeremy is a web development professional who brings technical expertise and a musician's perspective to Mike's Master Classes. As a keyboardist himself, he understands the needs of online music students.
Jeremy focuses on website design and user experience, ensuring that our platform provides the best possible learning environment for our students. His combination of technical skills and musical knowledge helps bridge the gap between complex web technology and intuitive music education.
Get in Touch
Have questions about our courses or need support? We're here to help!