Violin Teacher

Influences: I have been influenced by the following Classical composers:
Bach, Beethoven, Mahler, Schoenberg, Babbit, Elliot Carter

I have been influenced by the following Jazz composers and musicians:
Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Ornette Coleman, Joe Maneri

I have been influenced by the following styles of music:
Baroque, Modern Classical, Avant-Garde Jazz, South Indian Classical, West African, Greek Folk Music

Matthew also teaches bass

About Me:
I studied for over 15 years with Robert Koff founding member of the Julliard String Quartet. During this training we focused on building a strong foundation of basic technique which can be applied to many diverse styles and approaches. I have continued to teach these crucial fundamentals as a primary teaching method. I believe that the basic fundamentals allow a student to approach anything from complex written music to improvisation equally.

I also like to focus on ear training to allow recognition of the essence which runs through many styles of music. This creates a solid understanding of how all music is related. I think it is important to show the simplistic nature of a variety of styles of music. This creates a less intimidating process.

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

Experience:

• Co-Director of the New England Conservatory of Music Summer Camp
• Private Teaching & Specialist workshops
• Various international Jazz Festivals including Montreal Jazz Festival, Berlin Jazz Festival, La Villett (Paris Jazz Festival), Performance at Library of Congress with Cecil Taylor, Kennedy Center among many others
• Featured on over 100 recordings as side man
• Recorded and released over 20 albums as a leader or co-leader (original compositions)
• Featured on record labels ECM, HatHut, Winter & Winter, Thirsty Ear, Leo Records, Aumfidelity

Studied With:

• Robert Koff (Founding member of Julliard String Quartet) [1981 - 1997]

Discography:

• Mat Maneri - "Pentagon" [2005]

Scholarships:

• Walnut Hill school, Principle violinist [1995 - 1997]