Private Acoustic Guitar tutoring lessons Hollis, NY.

I have taught guitar lessons to a variety of different students, young and old, experienced and beginner! I teach a multitude of different genres and styles including Jazz, Blues, Classical, and Rock! I can help with everything from technique to theory and teach you any song you would like to know how to play. I have toured and played many music festivals so if your goal is to learn how to play guitar in a band setting I can also help with that!

Now here is a little bit about me:

I first picked up the guitar when I was eight years old and immediately fell in love. I began to play in many local Blues bands and went to jam sessions all over the Atlanta area while I was 9-14 years old. In high school, I was classically trained and won multiple classical guitar competitions. I was director of the Advanced Guitar class at my high school and we won superior ratings every single year we participated in the Large Group Evaluation Performance. I currently tour with the indie rock band, ...

Experienced teacher of 10 years, specializing in the beginner/intermediate guitar student! All ages welcome. Lessons are customized and catered to the needs/goals of each student. Not only will you be playing songs in no time, but you will be building a strong foundation of note reading, music theory, ear training, sight reading, technique, and more. Let's get started!

I have been playing guitar for 20 years, and have experience playing and teaching most style of guitar including rock, jazz, pop and R&B.
I have taught guitar lessons for 10 years. I specialize in Jazz, Rock, Blues and Pop.

Want to play acoustic guitar?
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Learn the beginning basics: Open chords, the fret board, dexterity, music theory, strumming, finger style, simple chord progressions to play pop songs quickly and more!

I've been teaching guitar since 2012, and will help foster a love of music with no pressure! All ages are welcome. Beginner to advanced. I cater to the student's musical interests and pace. With just the right dose of music theory, and modern guitar techniques, I'll show you the way to become a creative, polished, and most importantly, listenable musician. Whether its sounding like a favorite guitarist, learning a beloved song, or finding your own unique sound, I'll help get you there. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions. Happy to chat about helping you reach your goals.

Matthew has been teaching guitar for 10 years. Students can expect a wide curriculum full of different styles and theory.