Matthew G., Violin 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
Major Influences:
Strong classical background, strong love for bluegrass, folk and celtic fiddle tunes.
To inquire about Violin lessons with Matthew, please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or call us at (718) 608-6080.
Matthew also teaches viola 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]
Violin 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.
The violin's strings may be sounded by drawing the hair of the bow across them (arco) or by plucking them (pizzicato). The left hand regulates the sounding length of the string by stopping it against the fingerboard with the fingertips, producing different pitches.