Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 18+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2009
Associates Degree General with focus on Music Theory and Digital Music
About Matthew W.
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I have over ten years of professional writing, touring and recording experience as a lead and rhythm guitarist for the bands God Forbid, Warrel Dane, Himsa and most recently, Ghost Ship Octavius. I have also been teaching online and on tour for several years and for the past three years at School of Rock in New York City and in Seattle, WA. I can use my real world knowledge and experience to offer my students practical insight and techniques that can allow them to realize their fullest potential.
*** Lesson Details ***
In depth study of technique, theory and the application of theory in understanding and composing music.
Learn complete fretboard mastery!
All techniques covered...alternate picking, economy picking, sweep picking, staccato and legato techniques, tapping, etc.
Learn songwriting and arranging skills.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Macbook Pro, Apogee One Audio Interface A/D Conversion, Line 6 POD HD500X, Caparison Guitars, Washburn, Schecter, Ibanez, Logic Pro DAW Software.
*** Specialties ***
Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, Theory, Songwriting, Shred Guitar.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
61st Ave SE
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
11 AM-6 PM
Tuesday
11 AM-6 PM
Wednesday
11 AM-6 PM
Thursday
11 AM-6 PM
Friday
11 AM-6 PM
Saturday
11 AM-6 PM
Sunday
11 AM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$45
60 minutes
$50
90 minutes
$75
120 minutes
$100
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Experience
Lead Guitarist & Songwriter
Aug, 2012 - PresentGhost Ship Octavius
Lead Guitarist & Songwriter
May, 2009 - Aug, 2013God Forbid
Lead Guitarist & Songwriter
Apr, 2006 - PresentWarrel Dane
Lead Guitarist & Songwriter
May, 2003 - May, 2006Himsa
Education
Associates Degree General with focus on Music Theory and Digital Music
Sep, 1999 - Jun, 2001Edmonds Community College
Affiliations
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Jun, 2004The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.
National Association of Music Merchants
Jan, 2005NAMM is the not-for-profit association that promotes the pleasures and benefits of making music and strengthens the $17 billion global music products industry. NAMM's activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages.
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Matthew's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
61st Ave SE
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
11 AM-6 PM
Tuesday
11 AM-6 PM
Wednesday
11 AM-6 PM
Thursday
11 AM-6 PM
Friday
11 AM-6 PM
Saturday
11 AM-6 PM
Sunday
11 AM-6 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$30
45 minutes
$45
60 minutes
$50
90 minutes
$75
120 minutes
$100
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