Matthew C.

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.

  
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• Levels: Beginner to Advanced

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

Subjects Taught

Piano, Singing, Music Performance, Music Theory, Opera Voice, Speaking Voice, Theatrical Broadway Singing, Organ

Education

Birmingham-Southern College - Church Music - 8/1999-5/2003 (Bachelor's degree received)
Samford Univeristy - Instrumental Music Education - 8/2003-12/2004 (Master's degree received)
University of South Florida - Choral Conducting, Vocal Performance - 8/2005-5/2007 (Master's degree received)
University of South Carolina - Conducting - 8/2007-8/2010 (PhD degree received)

Specialties

Specific voice technique that focuses on natural vocal production, free of tension.
Proficient in Bulgarian, French, German, Italian, Latin, and Spanish diction.
Conversant in Bulgarian and Spanish.

Lesson Details

The lessons I teach are filled with positive feedback, encouragement and humor, and while we work hard, we also have a lot of fun together.

In the first lesson, I assess the student's current musical level, potential, background, goals, etc, and then customize each lesson to help her/him achieve those goals.

The typical lesson begins with "exercises," short musical passages that allow the student to work on basic elements of technique on his/her instrument or voice. We then transfer those ... elements into pieces of music or songs so that, in every lesson, the student gets the joy and satisfaction of using new-found and maturing musical skills within a song.

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About

I started singing in church at age 9, playing trombone at 11, piano at 16, and organ at 18. Making music has brought such joy to my life, and I enjoy being able to help other people find that same joy.

I have taught various music lessons privately for over 10 years, as well as having taught music classes and directed choirs in colleges and churches. I have a current teaching certificate from the State of South Carolina eligible for transfer to Florida.

I have performed in a broad range of ... styles including classical, opera, jazz, musical theater, and rock. Those experiences allow me to help students achieve in performing many different types of music.

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