Music Lessons Worcester County, MA

Instruments: Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

While under the mentorship and guidance of teachers such as: Scott Free, Jack Pezanelli, Terri Lynne Carrington, and many others, Matt’s pursuit to becoming an even better jazz guitarist and composer is well underway and will continue to flourish well into the future. Lyle Robinson, Chief editor of Jazz Guitar Life magazine, describes him as, “quite articulate and I have no doubt that if he keeps playing and working at his craft, he’ll do some great things.” In May of 2018, he graduated from Berklee College of Music with a degree in Jazz Composition. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Organ, French Horn, Tuba, Music, Keyboard

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

The most rewarding aspect of being a teacher is helping a student truly develop their love for music. It is fundamental that students ask questions, and take their time to learn the material. Music is not a race, its a lifestyle. The goals set for my students are realistic and fair, but I do expect my students to challenge themselves and practice outside of class. I find practice outside of class is where the majority of growth is found. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Bass Guitar, Music, Electric Guitar

I tailor my lesson to each student, everyone has a different way of learning and interpreting the crazy world of music. For beginning students we start with the basics, how to hold a pick, how to tune your guitar and basic fretting technique. From there we go into the basic fundamentals of chords and scales. I always try to use example from the students favorite music, and teach this theory through learning their favorite songs. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Accordion, Music, Keyboard

I like to spend a little bit of time assessing what level a student is at so I can appropriately guide them to where they need and want to be. Early on I stress the importance of self evaluation and critical thinking, as it is priceless to be able to teach oneself using these analytical skills. Learning music is like building a pyramid that will never have a peak, blocks are added again and again and always built on the progress of the past but there is never a point where a student has "completed" music. Read More