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Guitar with Matthew W.

Snohomish, Washington

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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.

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    61st Ave SE
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    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
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    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 - Present

    Ghost Ship Octavius

    Lead Guitarist & Songwriter

    May, 2009 - Aug, 2013

    God Forbid

    Lead Guitarist & Songwriter

    Apr, 2006 - Present

    Warrel Dane

    Lead Guitarist & Songwriter

    May, 2003 - May, 2006

    Himsa

    Education

    Associates Degree General with focus on Music Theory and Digital Music

    Sep, 1999 - Jun, 2001

    Edmonds Community College

    Affiliations

    American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

    Jun, 2004

    The 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, 2005

    NAMM 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

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