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Guitar with Matthew C.

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Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 1999
Doctor of Music in Guitar Performance and Literature

    About Matthew C.

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    I have over 17 years of joyous experience teaching all sorts of students from beginning to advanced guitar, songwriting, audio engineering, and music theory. I’ve been Professor of Guitar at Darton State College, and on faculty at Bainbridge College, Finger Lakes Community College, and Palmer Trinity School. I've performed in classical, folk, singer-songwriter, and jazz outfits for over 15 years, in venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to coffee shops. My most recent CD is a project of original songs and compositions called "Vapor Trail from a Paper Plane", and was called a "Masterpiece" by Americana legend Grant Peeples, and No Depression raved “[the] pure emotive quality of Cochran’s music pulls you into its embrace and empties your heart with every sigh…artfulness in composition is almost a trademark of Cochran’s work.” I have a doctorate in guitar from Florida State University, and a Master's and Bachelor's in Guitar from the Eastman School of Music.

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    Cole
    Teacher's studio
    Matt was my first real guitar teacher after several years of self-instruction. Since I've studied with Matt, I've continued my studies at the University level and participated in masterclasses with world-class teachers. Still, when I think of an effective teacher, Matt is always the first to come to mind. He's got a wide knowledge base that allows him to appeal to every student, and is such a relaxed and approachable guy. When learning guitar from Matt, one also learns about performance etiquette, professionalism, and music in general. Matt is both a great musician and a fantastic teacher; working with him is a heck of an opportunity!
    Posted Mar 7, 2016
    Chandler
    Teacher's studio
    Matt was the first real guitar teacher I had ever had. Getting the chance to learn from him was an incredible experience. I was already a guitar player but not a classical guitarist. He took me from being a normal guitarist and turned me into a passionate musician. I can honestly say that he is the reason I continue to pursue music and study where I do now. I will forever be thankful for his teaching, support, mentorship, and friendship. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to pursue music.
    Posted Mar 6, 2016
    Erik
    Teacher's studio
    I must say that Matt is the greatest teacher I could have asked for. I had a brain injury back in 2006 and had to endure 4 months of therapy in effort to learn to walk, talk, and live again. I had major problems with my right hand and the therapy I went through greatly helped with some of my problems. But, when I returned home and eventually was able to return to school it was then that Matt arrived at Darton and became the guitar instructor that would teach me. Matt was hard on me and even made me leave when I came to class unprepared. That was one time. I never came unprepared after that. He taught me not just how to play great, but he also taught me how to be a studious student which made me into a better guitar player. Matt changed the way I practiced, changed my study habits for other classes, and makes me want to strive to be as good a guitar-player as he (if only I had my own classical guitar). You will find NO better man for this position than Matt and it is my great, great honor to leave this message to tell how great of a teacher he is.
    Posted Mar 4, 2016
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    Experience

    Freelance Guitarist/Composer

    Jan, 2008 - Present

    Gleefully Self-Employed

    Primary booking agent, publicist, and web designer for Matthew C. Singer-Songwriter, Tantalus Guitar Quartet, and the Old Toad Guitar Duo. Contacted presenters, arranged travel, negotiated fees, maintained budget, prepared taxes, sound engineer and digital editing for four commercial CD’s, composed, recorded, and performed scores for “The Drowning Girls” and commercial projects for New York Times, Pampers, National Public Radio, BBC4, and CBRE.

    Assistant Professor of Guitar

    Aug, 2012 - May, 2014

    Darton State College

    Teaching responsibilities include: Applied Guitar for music majors (MUSC 2211/2212), Applied Guitar for non-majors (MUSC 1110/1111), Guitar Ensemble (MUSC 1152), Sight Singing and Ear Training (MUSC 1172). Designed and implemented online Music Appreciation and Ear Training courses. Designed and implemented the Darton Music Academy: a pre-college preparatory program for Southwest GA region. Other responsibilities include: Academic advising and student registration, organization of weekly student recital (programming, stage management, accompaniment, etc), Faculty and Staff Affairs Committee.

    Adjunct Professor of Guitar

    Aug, 2007 - May, 2012

    Darton State College

    Courses taught: Music Appreciation (MUSC 1100), Ear Training (MUSC 1172), Applied Guitar for music majors (MUSC 2211/2212) Applied Guitar for non-majors (MUSC 1110/1111), Beginning Music Theory (MUSC 2201), Advanced Music Theory (MUSC 2202), First Year Experience (DART 1000).

    Guitar Instructor

    Aug, 2005 - Jun, 2007

    Palmer Trinity School

    Responsible for program, curriculum, concert schedule, recruitment, and travel for 60-student pre-college classical guitar program grades 7-12. Taught five daily classes, served on grade-level committee and professional development task force. Oversight for Palmer Trinity Commission Project for New Music for Guitar Ensemble, administrative and budgetary oversight of instrument purchases and various projects. Co-directed jazz and pep bands. Conducted first-prize winners for Guitar Ensemble at Music Fest Competition in Orlando.

    Education

    Bachelor of Music in Guitar Performance and Literature

    Aug, 1995 - May, 1999

    Eastman School of Music

    Doctor of Music in Guitar Performance and Literature

    Aug, 2001 - May, 2006

    Florida State Univerity

    Master of Music in Guitar Performance and Literature

    Aug, 1999 - May, 2001

    Eastman School of Music

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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