Matt G  
Instruments: Drums
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Latin, Funk, Latin Jazz, Swing, Samba, Bossa Nova, Marching Band

Since 1992, Teaching private drum lessons, beginner to advanced, all styles (Jazz, Latin, Rock, Classical,etc.) Successfully prepare students for auditions at performing arts highschools in the New York area such as LaGuardia Performing Arts High School.  

Syncopation, Stick Control, Wilcoxin, Modern Reading in 4/4, etc... TESTIMONIALS: “I was searching for a drum teacher for my then preteen daughter. She had had other drum teachers, however their approach was one that often left her crying.  A friend recommended Matt and so I welcomed him into my home to teach my daughter how to play drums. My daughter took to him immediately and as an administrator in a local school I recognized in Matt the qualities of a great teacher. Matt was gentle, patient, knew when and how to challenge her and above all made learning fun.  Matt continued to teach my daughter into her teenage years and when it was time to choose a high school Matt prepared her for her audition at LaGuardia High School. Her acceptance into this fine performing arts school is something I attribute to Matt.  I truly feel that he would be a great asset to whatever organization that is lucky enough to have him.” -Nelia W. "My daughter has been studying with Matt for several years and really enjoys it. She is eager to go to class and reports back that she and Matt cover a lot of ground during a relatively short (30-minute) lesson. In addition, the jam sessions that often conclude the lesson are a big hit, enabling her to try out newly-learned skills and hear how they sound when put to music. That, in turn, encourages her to want to take each lesson to the next step. Matt is a terrific teacher!" -Alice Y. "Gabriel took lessons with Matt for five years and really enjoyed learning to play the drums.  Matt was great with him and we think he would be great with kids generally.  We found him very encouraging, making the lessons and the practicing fun, without being overbearing.  In addition, we were all impressed (particularly Amy who studied piano for many years) with his skills as a musician." -Stuart R. "When my fourteen year old son Robert, who has been playing the drums and taking lessons for 7 years, needed a new drum teacher, it was important for me to find the right teacher. We wanted a technical drum instructor with a strong background in jazz as well as someone who would appeal to a young teenager that loves to play classic rock as well. From the very first lesson we knew Matt was that person. Matt is a skilled musician and wonderful teacher. He is a warm person with positive energy and a true professional. At each lesson, Matt instructs Robert, corrects his mistakes while always making him feel at ease. He is respectful and kind and has a great way with kids. I am excited about all the great stuff my son is learning from Matt and I know it will propel Robert to pursue his love for music and keep it a part of his life always."  -Michele I.