About Me:
Matt's Music Studio (private music instruction)

Matt teaches piano, theory, composition & the art of notation, having taught private lessons since 1977. His teaching encompasses the Classical, Jazz & Popular Music literature.

From beginners to advanced, Matt uses a multiple key approach, as well as traditional middle-C method books.

Matt says: "My philosophy of teaching music embraces the Classical literature, but is more inclusive of other styles as well: Jazz, Popular, Gospel, etc. I like to teach my students to be "functional" musicians. It is important that the student not only learn to read the written language of music, but also that they not be limited by it. I teach chordal understanding in whatever literature we're working on. In addition, learning to play EXACTLY what's written is then supplemented by ADDING notes or rhythms."

I welcome the opportunity to expand your musical application & understanding.

Looking forward to hearing from you...;-)

Matt

Styles:
Rock, Blues, Jazz, Folk, Classical, Musical Theatre, Gospel, Pop, R&B, Country

Subjects:
Harmony, Theory, Ear Training, Songwriting, Arranging, Orchestration, Jazz Music History, Music Technology, Classical Music History

Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult

Experience:

• Has released multiple CD Recordings of original instrumental music.
• Has published numerous piano, choral, handbell & instrumental scores. Originals and arrangements.
• Expertise as an accompanist for vocalists, instrumentalists & choirs.
• Has concertized his original works from Boston to Rio.
• Has worked as a music engraver, writer/arranger & transcription specialist for music publishing firms.
• Keeps a busy judging/adjudicating schedule for various music competitions throughout the USA.

Education:

• Masters of Music in Jazz Performance & Composition (MM), New England Conservatory of Music; Boston, MA [1987]

Discography:

• Matt Johnson - "Origins" [2000]
• Matt Johnson - "End Of A Day" [1995]
• Matt Johnson - "Winter On The Common" [1995]
• Matt Johnson - "Conversations" [1992]
• Matt Johnson - "Something About The Moon" [1989]
• Matt Johnson - "A Quiet Moment" [1986]