Matthew G., Guitar Teacher, Brooklyn
(718) 608-6080
About Me:
Typical lesson structure: Technical exercises, repertoire, ear training and a fun piece (such as a fiddle tune or popular song). I believe in fostering an environment where the student can express his or her individuality and love for their instrument. Much emphasis is placed on practicing correctly; quality over quantity.
Styles:
Rock, Folk, Pop, Country
Subjects:
Harmony, Theory, Ear Training, Songwriting, Arranging
Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult
Availability:
Anything subway accessible
Major Influences:
Self taught, strong emphasis on songs, learning by ear, theory, chord structure and songwriting.
To inquire about Guitar lessons with Matthew, please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or call us at (718) 608-6080.
Matthew also teaches violin up to an advanced level and viola up to an advanced level.
Experience:
- Live and recording violinist and arranger for film and television, albums, off-broadway plays, etc. [2004 - Present]
- Private instructor on violin, viola and guitar at Family Melody Center, Patchogue, NY [1999 - 2003]
- Songwriter, guitarist, mandolinist, lead vocalist, recording artist for band Burning Down Rome. [2005 - Present]
- Composer for Feature Resources film "Demon Resurrection". [2005 - 2005]
- Volunteer Private Instructor for Kids to Kids Mentoring Program, Bellport, NY [1999 - 2001]
Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Film Scoring (BA), Berklee College of Music [2005]
Recent Performances:
- Emma: The Musical [October, 2007]
- Pogo & Evie: A Zydeco Musical [August, 2007]
Discography:
- Judith de los Santos - "All of the Above" [2006]
- Jamie Treadwell - "Things I've Been Missing" [2005]
Would you like to give the gift of guitar lessons to someone living in the Brooklyn area? Gift Certificates are available in groups of 4, 6, 8, 12, and 16 lessons.
For instant delivery, we can email you the gift certificate in PDF format. Or if you'd like, we can send it by conventional mail, either to you or to the person who will be taking lessons.
