Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2006
BA-Music
About Matthew S.
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I started playing trumpet in grade school and was in the marching band the first year of high school. I then switched to playing upright bass in the orchestra. This led to me being a part of the jazz band and playing instrumentals for school musicals. Upon graduation time, I received the gold medal for music performance in strings. I was also an AP music theory student. After, I pursued a bachelor's degree in music and took education courses. I have tutored music theory and given instrument lessons, but they were always self employed or from the university.
I wish to help others make music an enjoying part of their lives, as it is in mine.
*** Lesson Details ***
For lessons, I like to get a feel of the student's current abilities and then start from there. I'm progressive in my methods and use a scaffolding technique. Going out of your comfort zone helps learning and development.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Fender Jazz Bass
Music Man SUB Bass
Ampeg amp
*** Travel Equipment ***
Students should have a logbook or notebook, staff paper, pencils, their instruments if applicable, and a metronome.
I bring extra staff paper and pencils just in case
*** Specialties ***
rock, jazz, funk, R&B, classical
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
5 AM-12 PM
6 PM-8:30 PM
Tuesday
5 AM-8:30 PM
Wednesday
5 AM-1:30 PM
5 PM-8:30 PM
Thursday
5 AM-12 PM
6 PM-8:30 PM
Friday
5 AM-4 PM
6 PM-8:30 PM
Saturday
5 AM-8:30 PM
Sunday
5 AM-6:30 AM
2 PM-8:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$50
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19 Reviews
Tiana Chahelli
Teacher's studio
Great teacher...my kids 5 & 9 are really enjoyed piano and violin lessons with Matt.
Posted Mar 3, 2018
John
Teacher's studio
Matthew is very patient, an excellent teacher, goes with students level of learning. Highly recommend him.
Posted Sep 19, 2016
Korey
Online
Great teacher. Goes at your pace and is very patient even if he has to explain things multiple times. Makes sure you understand what you're doing and not just blindly following. Praises you when you do well and encourages you when you struggle. Looking forward to learning more from him.
Posted May 4, 2016
Education
BA-Music
Sep, 2007 - May, 2011Rider University
Certifications
Music Education K-12
Dec, 2016Westminster Choir College
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
5 AM-12 PM
6 PM-8:30 PM
Tuesday
5 AM-8:30 PM
Wednesday
5 AM-1:30 PM
5 PM-8:30 PM
Thursday
5 AM-12 PM
6 PM-8:30 PM
Friday
5 AM-4 PM
6 PM-8:30 PM
Saturday
5 AM-8:30 PM
Sunday
5 AM-6:30 AM
2 PM-8:30 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$50
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