Music Lessons in Upland, CA

Instruments: Piano

I learn something new from every student, love seeing my students improve and gain confidence in themselves. I ask that students come with an open mind and be prepared to make mistakes because no piece is perfect and neither are lessons. Lessons give you the opportunity to make mistakes without judgement. You can trust me to always have a positive attitude, it is OK to make mistakes, but practice to play better, and enjoy the feedback to see yourself improve! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice

I'm very passionate about being honest and straightforward with my students. I'm very prone to telling my students not just what I do but why I do it, as I believe it's important to develop holistic thinking. I also think it's important to get students curious about as much related to the art form as possible. So, I include extra information about history, theory, other aspects of the canon, etc. Read More

Instruments: Guitar

I attended CSUF for jazz guitar studies. I am very fluent in big band, swing, rock, funk, combo jazz and many other styles. I also have a lot of experience with being in a pit orchestra, playing for musicals. I have a great working knowledge of what it's like to be in a rock band and how to configure pedalboards. I teach tablature of reading music, both of which have their advantages. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet

My teaching method is specifically caterd for each student. Each and every student is different. There are 7 main pillars of trumpet technique: Sound, Flexibility, Articulation, Agility, Range, Endurance and Musical Interpretaion. I use a combination of the following methods to consturct a balanced practice routine: The Essential Elements series (for beginners)Schlossberg Daily Drills James Stamp Arban's Clarke Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar

Regardless of a student's skill level, I utilize my own personal methods and lesson plans when teaching. I find that building a personal plan with each student helps in building and maintaining the student's interest in continuing to learn. for beginners, as well as younger students, I start with showing the student how to hold and get sound from the instrument. I then assign them a single major scale and possibly a simple song to play along with. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Recorder

In addition, Matt has also worked with big companies like RipTide Music, Immediate Music and corporations like Coca Cola, McDonalds and Toyota, to help them build promotional and sponsored shows. When hes not producing music at home or in different studios Matt stays in the creative process for different artists like MOON (facebook.com/wethemoon), Beatnik Jr (beatnikjr.com), Open Source Rebellion (facebook.com/OpenSourceRebellion). Matt has also been producing for BMG and other companies and different artists. Read More