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Guitar with Matthew W.

Mesa, Arizona

5.0
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 18-55
Teaching since 2016
Post Graduate Guitar Lessons

    Get your shred on!

    If you’re looking to increase your technical skills on guitar, I’m your guy! I began studying music in 2006 and earned my degree in Music from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. I also Minored in Digital Media, focusing on classes in digital audio. I have studied under 7-time Grammy nominated Music Educator and Progressive Rock Hall of Fame inductee Alex Campbell and Alek Darson. Alek graduated from Berklee and has recorded with Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater. Additionally, Matt performed on bass with Cincinnati-based "The Grove" through 2017. My approach focuses on two things. First, simplifying the array of complex motions required to play guitar into concepts that are easy to remember and easy to execute. Second, I emphasizes properly structuring practice so that you can quickly build your skills. If you like stuff like Dream Theater and Symphony X... This is your dojo.

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    Location:
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    N Horne Ave
    Teaches Online
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    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    5 PM-7 PM
    Tuesday
    4 PM-7 PM
    Wednesday
    4 PM-7 PM
    Saturday
    1 PM-4 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    60 minutes
    $45
    90 minutes
    $65

    About Matthew W.

    5.0
    (4)
    If you’re looking to increase your technical skills on guitar, I’m your guy! I began studying music in 2006 and earned my degree in Music from University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. I also Minored in Digital Media, focusing on classes in digital audio. I have studied under 7-time Grammy nominated Music Educator and Progressive Rock Hall of Fame inductee Alex Campbell and Alek Darson. Alek graduated from Berklee and has recorded with Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater. Additionally, Matt performed on bass with Cincinnati-based "The Grove" through 2017. My approach focuses on two things. First, simplifying the array of complex motions required to play guitar into concepts that are easy to remember and easy to execute. Second, I emphasizes properly structuring practice so that you can quickly build your skills. If you like stuff like Dream Theater and Symphony X... This is your dojo. RULES FOR LESSONS: - Come with your guitar in standard tuning. This helps us communicate quickly and effectively. 👨‍🏫 - Bring a notebook. YOU are responsible for your results and assignments. Taking hand-written notes is long proven for better learning retention. 😉
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    4 Reviews
    alex
    Teacher's studio
    Extremely competent, knowledgeable and kind teacher. Very promising for such a young man
    Posted Oct 19, 2022
    Mason
    Online
    Matt is wicked knowledgeable not only about the mechanics of the guitar, but also the mental game of music. He knows how to help you transcend thinking about picking or chord shapes and get to the point where you're actually saying something with your music! An absolute gem.
    Posted Jul 15, 2022
    joseph griffith
    Teacher's studio
    Matt is great at explaining musical concepts in a way that anyone can understand. I always enjoy watching his lessons on guitar picking technique. I highly recommend taking a lesson with Matt as you will find he is patient and will teach each lesson in small bite size pieces!
    Posted Jul 9, 2022
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    Education

    Music Performance

    Aug, 2014 - May, 2017

    University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

    Post Graduate Guitar Lessons

    Feb, 2021

    Berklee

    Languages

    English

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