Helping musicians practise better, play with purpose, and make real progress.

Guitarist, teacher, and coach. I help players build better habits, stay consistent, and make real progress.

I’m Lincoln — a professional guitarist and guitar coach based in Melbourne, Australia.

For the past 15+ years, I’ve been helping my clients to carve their own path as musicians.

I work from my studio which is fully equipped with high quality A/V gear and fast internet to ensure the best possible experience for my clients.

So no matter where you are in the world, I’m ready and excited to work with you!

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Music tuition tailored to you

Work with an industry professional

With 15+ years of music industry experience and 25+ years on the instrument, I’ll show you strategies used by professional musicians that get real results.

Play the music you love

I will help you learn the music that you’re truly passionate about and show you how to use it to build your own unique vocabulary on the guitar.

Learn to find your own voice

I’ll guide you in bridging the gap between you and your instrument by helping you develop your own creative musical voice

For all ages and abilities

I’ve worked with and continue to work with clients of all ages and ability levels — from 5 year olds to retirees, beginner to advanced. Music is for everyone.

Online or
in-person

Whether you’re close by or in a continent far away, I’m excited to work with you. I have fast internet and an audio/visual signal chain that is above and beyond (check out my videos for a sample).

Learn at your own pace

Everyone has different musical aspirations and life commitments. I specialise in crafting personalised practice strategies, empowering you to progress towards your desired outcomes effectively and efficiently.

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Just started getting lessons with Lincoln and already I have a much broader understanding of the guitar. Straight away we clicked onto what i was interested in learning and from there he has been able to give me every step required to become a more advanced player. So far the methods he has taught me have given me the ability to unlock the entire neck of the guitar which has made my playing and learning process a lot more fun.

Lincoln is very personable and you get a real feel for his passion when he plays and teaches you what he has learned, he is a true master who has clearly devoted his life to music. I’d highly recommend him to anyone who is looking to take it to the next level whether they’re a beginner or expert.
Cameron Wood
Lincoln taught my son for a period of about eighteen months and I could not recommend him highly enough.
Aside from being absolutely skilled and passionate about his instrument, he is an insightful teacher, keen to find the unique key to unlocking each students love of the guitar. That takes patience and creativity.

With my son, tapping into the various music styles he was into at the time and using those to develop the fundamentals of technique, worked a treat. Lincoln is generous and caring and as such, has established a lasting relationship with my son.
Katherine Rekaris
Learning guitar was something I always loved, but wasn’t able to persue without a teacher, until I got introduced to Lincoln. Learning with him was amazing, his manner of teaching was so sweet and engaging. He was also patient and supportive, yet able to motivate his students.

Lincoln was always open for ideas, he taught me things I was interested in, or even learnt things along with me. He was truly the best teacher I have ever had, and I wish he could have stayed in Melbourne and continued to teach me. 
Ayla Khabbazeh
As someone who came to guitar later in life, I feel extremely lucky to have met and learned from Lincoln McKenzie over approximately 3 years.
Lincoln is a patient and generous teacher who has a real knack for picking a lesson pace that creates challenge, but always with full appreciation of the students capability.
His deep musical knowledge, multi-instrument playing proficiency, and sense of fun, make Lincoln a great choice for any budding guitarist.
Stephen Allen
Lincoln is a fantastic teacher. He taught me from 2015 to 2020 in Victoria. I learnt so many things from him and am now a well accomplished guitarist completing VCE music performance this year.

His teaching style was perfect for me, very versatile and easy to follow. I strongly recommend him to anyone at any level of guitar playing.
Jimmy O’Meara
Lincoln helped me reconnect with my passion for playing. He addressed the frustration I felt when my fingers wouldn’t do what my mind wanted them to. He adapts his lessons to meet your interest, which really helps you absorb the knowledge. 

Lincoln addresses necessary theory, teaching clever tips on how to map out and memorise the common guitar positions. Your sound will also become much cleaner and you’ll be able to solo over your favourite songs. 

Become more confident in your guitar playing with Lincoln and develop your own style. 
Conor Mullane
I had lessons with Lincoln for just over a year. Lincoln took me from knowing basic chords to playing full length songs in that time. He managed to incorporate the theory of the music that I was playing with the song that I actually wanted to learn.
Every week I actually looked forward to my lessons not only because I knew Lincoln would improve my knowledge and skill every week but also because he was an encouraging teacher and helped me through the many mistakes I made. He was always patient and you could tell he was invested in helping me to improve.
Raphael Demaison
I’ve been learning guitar with Lincoln for 5 years, and with his guidance I have gone from basic skills, into developing deeper knowledge of music.

What I like about Lincoln is that he considers my style and taste, but also introduces me to new music. He is great at teaching technical skills and we also have fun improvising together.
Luke Campbell

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