Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 10+
Teaching since 2001
B.S. Audio Technology and Minor in Music Theory
About Matthew W.
My strong suits are teaching rhythm guitar, jazz chord chart comping, fingerpicking/fingerstyle/Travis, easy-to-intermediate classical technique, improvisation, composition/songwriting, music recording, music production, music theory, learning songs by ear, and music memorization. ...I can’t teach speed metal solos, sorry. I wish I could!
I taught Music Technology courses at American University as an Adjunct Professor for well over a decade; mainly teaching the industry-standard recording software Pro Tools.
*** Lesson Details ***
If you know where you want to go I can get you from point A to point B efficiently. I'll get you where you want to go. I structure lessons based on a student's specific needs and ability. I am a laid-back fellow, and very patient, but if you need frequent encouragement and nagging I can do that too.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Electronic drumset, bass amp, bass, guitar amps, guitars (electric, nylon, steel-string, 12-string), ukuleles, keyboard, upright piano, etc.
*** Travel Equipment ***
Guitar, ukulele, bass, and amp.
*** Student Equipment ***
I am happy to help a new student pick out an instrument at a local music store, but I no longer provide instrument rentals. I recommend students purchase the following accessories before or soon after the first lesson:
Capo: Schubb C1
Clip-on Tuner: Snark SN-1X
Guitar Picks: Variety Pack (thin, medium, and heavy)
Method Book: To be determined after the first or second lesson
*** Specialties ***
Guitar: beginners, rock, pop, oldies, beginning to intermediate jazz and beginning to intermediate classical, improvising and finger style guitar
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
4 PM-6 PM
Thursday
4 PM-6 PM
Saturday
6 AM-2 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$75
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Education
B.S. Audio Technology and Minor in Music Theory
Jun, 1998 - May, 2002American University
Certifications
Certified Technology Specialist
Feb, 2014Infocomm International
A Certified Technology Specialist (CTS) performs general technology solution tasks by creating, providing, operating, and servicing network-based AV solutions, while conducting AV management activities which provide for the best audiovisual resolutions of the client’s needs, both on time and within budget.
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Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
4 PM-6 PM
Thursday
4 PM-6 PM
Saturday
6 AM-2 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$75
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