Matthew A
Instruments: Piano, Voice, Bass Guitar, Organ, Keyboard
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Country, R&B, Gospel, Hip Hop, Reggae, Latin Jazz, Bossa Nova, Soul
Matthew A
Instruments: Piano, Voice, Bass Guitar, Organ, Keyboard
Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Country, R&B, Gospel, Hip Hop, Reggae, Latin Jazz, Bossa Nova, Soul
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 10-80
Associate Degree: Palm Beach State College
I am a multi instrumentalist who is passionate about teaching music. I am excited about teaching the next generation of students pianist, and vocalist. Music has always been apart of my life at a young age. I started playing the drums at the age of 6 and I taught myself to play the piano at the age of 14. I studied music at Palm Beach State College and was apart of the Jazz band. I have played in various jazz concerts in south Florida and have written songs that I have recorded in the studio at Pentab Studios.
My teaching experience dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private lessons part time 15 years ago, and have been consistently teaching students in my home studio for the last 10 years. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. I've also found that a combination of classical, gospel, christian, jazz and modern music can go a long way in helping students enjoy the piano and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. If a student isn't having fun in their lessons, then I'm not doing my job! My students are encouraged to enter competitions and recitals, as well as work on composing their own original material, so they can feel good about their accomplishments and stay motivated to learn. I'm always looking to bring on new students of all ages!
For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. My methods include playing by ear, learning the foundation and solfeggi.
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. I will encourage all my students to not only read music but to do a lot of listening to different styles of music.
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