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Piano with Matt B.

Etowah, North Carolina

4.8
(6)
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Age: 8+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2007
Master of Music

    Start playing beautiful classical pieces on your piano with ease.

    I can help you play by ear, as well as read music. Really, they both help each other out. Typically lessons start with a warm-up or exercise, which usually relates to a concept in the songs or pieces we study in the lesson. Lessons can vary based on student goals and approach. For example, an advanced classical lesson might target specific spots in larger pieces, while a jazz/pop lesson might deal with hand positioning for chords and ear training. In a beginning lesson, we focus on either finding patterns on the piano that are used in most chord progressions or melodies, or music literacy, depending on the student's preference.

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    Teaching Hours

    Tuesday
    2 PM-4 PM
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    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $35
    60 minutes
    $70

    About Matt B.

    4.8
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    I am a professional singer who has proficiencies in piano, organ, choral directing, musical analysis, and ear training/playing by ear. I currently teach college non-majors, and specialize in teaching adult beginning students.
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    6 Reviews
    Linda
    Teacher's studio
    Was very nice, thank you
    Posted Dec 8, 2019
    Serge
    Teacher's studio
    Very friendly and knowledgeable of his subjects. He is a total professional.
    Posted Oct 28, 2019
    Megan
    Teacher's studio
    Just starting lessons with Matt, but he seems very to have great knowledge about how to teach students to grow in their vocal skills. He is very enthusiastic and positive, but honest in his assessment of skills which is important to vocalists who truly WANT to improve their skills. The initial lesson experiences have been really beneficial. Looking forward to continuing lessons with Matt!
    Posted Dec 4, 2018
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    Experience

    Adjunct Professor of Voice

    Aug, 2017 - Present

    North Park University

    Applied Voice and Contemporary Voice Lessons, Lyric Diction, Contemporary American Pop Music History, and Class Voice

    Adjunct Professor of Voice

    Sep, 2015 - Present

    Dominican University

    Applied Voice Lessons, Rock History, Jazz and Blues Appreciation, History of Western Music

    Teaching Artist

    Sep, 2011 - Jun, 2017

    Chicago High School for the Arts

    Class voice Class piano Music Theory

    Organist/Choir Director

    Apr, 2011 - Present

    Calvary Episcopal Church, Batavia

    Planning, choir directing, accompany services

    Private Voice and Piano Teacher

    Oct, 2007 - Present

    Matt Blanks

    Opera Apprenticeships

    Sep, 2007 - Sep, 2013

    Tri-Cities Opera, Indianapolis Opera, Chicago Opera Theater

    Education

    Bachelor of Music / Bachelor of Music Education

    Sep, 1999 - May, 2004

    Baldwin-Wallace University

    Master of Music

    Sep, 2004 - May, 2006

    Peabody Conservatory

    Certifications

    Estill Figures Proficiency

    Apr, 2021

    Estill Voice Training International

    Affiliations

    American Guild of Musical Artists

    Jul, 2005

    An American labor union that represents 8,000 current and retired opera singers, ballet and other dancers, opera directors, backstage production personnel at opera and dance companies, and figure skaters.

    National Association of Teachers of Singing

    Feb, 2017

    Founded in 1944, National Association of Teachers of Singing, Inc. (NATS) is the largest professional association of teachers of singing in the world with more than 7,000 members worldwide.

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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