Matthew S.

General Info

• Certified Music Teacher

  Certified Music Teacher

  Our rigorous hiring process requires a completed application; an interview with our professional recruiting specialists; personal and professional reference checks; and annual criminal background checks for the duration of each teacher's employment with us.

  
• Background Check Complete

  Criminal Background Check

  In order to ensure the safety of our students, all teachers undergo a thorough criminal background check, which includes: Social Security number trace, multi-state criminal search and a nationwide sex offender registry search.

  
• Levels: Beginner to Advanced

• In-Home Lessons: No
• In-Studio Lessons: Yes
• Ages: 5 & up

Subjects Taught

Guitar, Music Performance, Music Theory

Education

Ridgefield Park High School - General - 89-92 (High School diploma received)
DeVry Technical - Electronics - 92-94 (Associate degree received)

Specialties

Rock, and Live performance

Lesson Details

All lessons are custom tailored to the individual student's goals and level of experience. I try to keep each lesson challenging but attainable so student's constantly grow as a musician but without frustration. My teaching style is practical and based on what I know that works not just what is in a book. As each student progresses I add unit study's of favorite songs to keep each student on target with his or her goals in a fun and exciting way with their favorite songs. This also helps ... them find their unique style and voice. Music theory is intertwined throughout the process so student's not only learn how to play something but why it works the way it does.

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About

21 Years of total playing experience Lead Guitar Ensemble Player Performance Experience Includes: -2 years in multi-piece orchestrated band -5 years in heavy metal, original, ensemble band -2 years in hard rock cover band -10 years as lead guitar player in a variety of praise and worship venues, including weekly contemporary church services, touring music ministry, original recording projects and Christian TV appearances.

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