Mattie Safer Music LLC
Mattie Safer Music LLC

Mattie Safer Music LLC

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Introduction: I've been a professional musician touring internationally, recording and releasing music for 20 years. I attended music school at New York University and have played in rock bands, soul and funk, dance bands, jazz bands and orchestras. I am on the faculty of Brooklyn Music School, and have been teaching private lessons for several years. I am currently the singer and bass player for indie dance band Poolside, and before that I was the long time bass player, singer, keyboardist and songwriter for the group The Rapture, releasing two major label albums and touring across 4 continents. I've worked closely with top producers like Timbaland, Paul Epworth, Danger Mouse and James Murphy and have a lot of musical experience to share. I love being able to share my broad range of experience with students young and old. For me all music is really about taste and feel. The bass guitar is the soul of the band shaping the rhythmic pulse and the keyboard can define both the harmonic and emotional boundaries of the song. Communicating that to a student is more important than writing down a bunch of technical exercises (though that is important as well). What I try to teach is to listen with the ears of and feel with the heart of a musician. We work on timing and feel, reading music, writing and improvising, and use songs that the student is interested in to explore different styles and approaches to music.
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Hired 19 times

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25 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Micole D.
May 20, 2022
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Based on our early experience, Mattie is skilled at teaching both young children (6) and adults. In our first lesson was kind, patient, fun and helpful with my 6 year old who is a beginner. And he was likewise kind and patient with me. I’m excited for more lessons with Mattie

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • 2 - 4 yrs of formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Piano Lessons
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David E.
Mar 9, 2017
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Mattie is an excellent (and very patient) teacher! After just one lesson I'm already well on my way to my goal. Highly recommended!
Bass Guitar Lessons (for adults)
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Sol A.
Apr 2, 2017
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I really enjoy the lesson with Mattie, he is very patient and the way he teaches feels very natural and inspiring. I like that his lessons have an interesting balance between theory and practice.
Bass Guitar Lessons (for adults)
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Desmond B.
Nov 15, 2017
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Mattie takes the time to get to know his students and tailors the lesson to them. My son looks forward to his lesson every week.
Piano Lessons
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Missy M.
Jan 18, 2022
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Happy to have Mattie! We’ve only just begun, but looking so forward to working together.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Pop • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

Piano Lessons
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