Matthew G., Viola Teacher, Queens
(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:
Classical, Jazz, Bluegrass, Country, Folk, Celtic
Subjects:
Harmony, Theory, Ear Training, Songwriting, Arranging
Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult
Availability:
Anything subway accessible
To inquire about Viola 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 guitar up to an intermediate 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]
Viola lessons can be purchased in the form of a Gift Certificate! 4, 6, 8, 12, and 16 lesson packages are available.
You can choose to have the certificate emailed as a PDF file for instant delivery, or have it sent through regular mail.
For centuries, viola makers have experimented with the size and shape of the viola, often compensating by tweaking the proportions or shape of the instrument in order to make an instrument with a shorter scale length and lighter weight, but which still has a large enough sound box to create the unmistakable "viola sound."