My name's Matt, I've been playing guitar since 1986 and have been teaching guitar since 1991.

When not teaching, I'm usually found practicing or performing with my band onstage or at an open mic night somewhere. I grew up in the Pacific NW & love it here..

I've networked & jammed/played with many NW Legends including: Roger Fisher (Heart),
Jeff Kathan (Edgar Winter/The Firm/Montrose),
Lynn Sorensen (Paul Rogers/Bad Company/Free)
Jamie Vandal (Jamie & The Vandals),
& Robert "Big Bobby" Hammer

I have had many guitar teachers myself including one true Famous Rock Star legend here in Pacific NW.

So you can see the music bug hit me hard. Because I really do love music.
The only thing I think that I'm better at than guitar, is teaching others to do the same..

I studied music at Washington State University formally, & then many, many years by ear on my own, along with my many teachers..

My Specialty - is teaching students the basics 1st, & then how to copy...

Violin
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This was my first instrument and will always have a special place in my studio. I studied the Suzuki method but also fiddled around — to the delight of my grandfather, a lover of folk and fiddle music, who constantly requested that I play him the "Orange Blossom Special". (I believe a loving, listening ear can be important for any musician. As a performer, I still take requests.)

As a teacher, my appreciation of technique and some of my most powerful pedagogy methods came from my fabulous violin teacher Ruth Ann Bell.

Harp
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After five years of begging my parents, I started playing the harp when I was 11. I started competing at 14, performing gigs at 16, and teaching at 17. I consider myself lucky because I found my passion early. I loved it from the beginning. But I also believe it doesn't matter when you find it: start from wherever you are and embrace it from there.

Also at 17, I played with a local city symphony — my first symphony experience! By...

My great love and passion in life is music and I really love to share this with my students. I teach voice and harp. I work with music in a therapeutic capacity and I am an active performer, performing many times a week. I love to write and compose music as well and this year I released my album of original harp compositions entitled "A Sacred Journey". I bring all these elements to my students of the joy and creativity that music brings, the tremendous healing and transformational power that healing has and I encourage and assist students with their performance goals. Due to my own strong performance background and my work as a therapeutic musician, I am able to help students overcome fears and blocks to performing. I have been very fortunate to have had some incredible and world class music teachers and mentors who have coached me in both my instruments. I really believe in helping students to find what makes them come alive and feel passionate for their art. I tailor my...

I have years of experience working with students of all ages and levels. Many of my students have gone on to pursue music in university, win competitions, or simply have enjoyed playing for fun and with friends after moving away from home. I tailors each of my lessons to the interests of my students. I have taught anything from classical pieces to pop songs in order to ensure the student is getting the skills they want out of lessons with me. I myself was classically trained at Temple University and Western Washington University, and I hold a Master's degree in performance. My passion is teaching, and I would love to share the fun of learning music with you!

PLEASE NOTE: Despite my travel radius, I do not travel to New Jersey due to the toll. If you live in New Jersey, please schedule your lessons at my studio, rather than your home. Sorry for the inconvenience.

I am a professional musician who can give instruction on many musical styles ranging from Classical to Folk Music from several different countries. All ages are welcome!
As a student, I was involved for many years as a violist with The Louisville Youth Orchestra, I became a graduate of the Youth Performing Arts School in Louisville, Ky. in 1981 majoring in music and theater. I have since performed in a a broad spectrum of musical involvements including accompanying international folk dance troupes, performing Celtic and traditional music at events in several countries, composing music for, and directing several theatrical productions. At the same time I have been involved in educating children in music in several Community Schools throughout the Eastern U.S.. I now reside in Crestwood, Ky, where where I teach and operate a music shop called 'Hewn from the Mountain Music Cafe''.