Lesson Details
Matthew teaches

About
- Teaches students:
- Ages 8 to 80 and special needs
- Teaching since:
- January 2008
M.M. in Piano Performance, B.A. in Performance and Pedagogy. Offering an accelerated course of all styles tailored specifically to each individual. No extra costs of materials, everything provided by Mr. S. His focus is to make music fun for any level student and encourage students to be creative, no matter their goals.
As important as performing is to Matthew, teaching is also an essential part of his mission. His wide knowledge of the instrument's power and his ability to adapt to your goals and learning needs makes him one of the best in the field. Current students range from young to wise.
Biography
Pianist Matthew S. is a Mankato, Minnesota native and began performing for the public as a choir accompanist and church musician at age 11. Participation in piano competitions and master classes also helped fuel his passion for the instrument early in life. Still today he is an active chamber musician and also thrives as a soloist.
With the little free time that remains on his schedule, he shares his music with schools, churches, hospitals and friends. He looks forward to continuing his education and to a career of teaching and concertizing.
Mr. S. owes his success to the support of his family and the patience of his mentors.
Experience
Pianist and Instructor
Nov 2014 - PresentFor years Mr. S. maintained flourishing studios at the Headwaters School of Music in MN and the Columbia Arts Academy in SC. He directs the University sponsored summer annual “Piano Week” with Dr. Carlson, the Music Department Chair and Professor of Piano in Bemidji. Other positions have included rehearsal pianist of many opera productions, orchestral pianist with multiple orchestras and music director for theatre productions and liturgical music director.
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Masters in Piano
Aug 2012 - May 2014Piano Performance and Pedagogy
Aug 2008 - May 2012Certifications
St. Paul Public School System
Sep 2014Currently employed at North High, Tartan High and Skyview Middle School.
Awards
Awards
Nov 2014Affiliations
College Music Society, The
Jan 2015The College Music Society promotes music teaching and learning, musical creativity and expression, research and dialogue, and diversity and interdisciplinary interaction. A consortium of college, conservatory, university, and independent musicians and scholars interested in all disciplines of music, the Society provides leadership and serves as an agent of change by addressing concerns facing music in higher education.
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15 Reviews
Write a ReviewMatt was fantastic and flexible!
Very fun & awesome piano tutor!
Matt is great! Learned a few things at my first lesson. Looking forward to my next lesson.
I'm don't know nothing about piano but I think he ok .....
My kids are so excited for Thursday's! They love Mr. Matt.
It was my 6 year old sons first lesson and he really enjoyed it, he can't wait till the next one!
My kids said he was amazing and very funny!
Its only my first lesson with this teacher, but it went really well. It was fun. We worked on new and different things such as scales and circle of 5ths. He listened to me when I had questions and comments, very supportive. Listened to my whole song before critiquing. Very energetic teacher, did a good job of assessing my current ablity. He seems very enthusiastic and happy to be a teacher.
+ Read MoreMy daughter loved her first singing lesson!! Matthew was nice, outgoing, and sensitive to my child's feelings. Not a minute was wasted, he dived right into the lesson. My daughter cannot wait until her next singing lesson.
Matthew listened to me play and understood what my needs were. He gave me good help and things to practice at home. He is patient and knowledgable
I was really nervous when I arrived. Matthew made my first lesson experience fun! He is a great instructor.
Great first lesson.
Mr. Matt was amazing! He made both my girls so comfortable and they are excited to practice. You can tell he has a way with kids.
Matthew is a very passionate and excellent teacher.
He was a great teacher. Very friendly and knowledgable. Even we learned just from listening to his teaching.