Matthew H.

General Info

• Certified Music Teacher

  Certified Music Teacher

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• Levels: Beginner to Advanced

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

Subjects Taught

Bass Guitar, Guitar, Classical Guitar, Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Theory, Songwriting, Speaking Voice, Harmonica, Harp

Education

Washington State University - Communications - September 1987 to May 1991 (Bachelor's degree received)

Specialties

guitar, bass guitar, rock, blues, metal, funk, r & b, 80's, 90's, grunge, pop, etc
most all artists, and styles taught.

Lesson Details

Learn Guitar Step-By-Step by Starting Off With One
Of 3 Levels.
1. Beginner
2. Intermediate
3. Advanced

The Styles I Know Best Are:
Rock
Pop
Metal
Classical
Blues
Funk
R & B

I'm more of a "laid back" type of teacher.
No whips or teachers rulers here.
Music is supposed to be fun!!
If your not having fun, what's the point?

After 3 to 6 months, you should expect to be playing some of your favorite songs and artists accurately

Be sure to check out some of my you tube ... demos to see how accurate I am.
I didn't get the nickname "Note 4 Note Matt" - for nothing.. ;-)

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About

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 your favorite artists off the cd, almost note for note. Believe me, it can be done. You just have to know what to listen for..

Basically, my teaching method is.. You got to know the rules 1st, before you can then break the rules.
This is how you develop your own unique style.
And its what separates the Pro Players from the rest of the pack.

But even if you don't want to play professionally, maybe you just want to learn a few chords, licks, songs, for yourself, or to impress friends. That's ok too!
I welcome every level and style. I always learn something from my students too.
That's what music is all about. Learning & trading tips and licks from other musicians

Bottom Line Is... I can help you learn and progress on your instrument faster...
I look forward to meeting, teaching, learning, & jamming with You.
Sincerely, Matt

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