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Guitar Lessons With Matt Tate

$30
Starting price


Interested musical styles

Responds in about 9 min


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About
I have been teaching guitar to people of all ages and skill levels for over 15 years and I can't imagine doing anything else for a living! Although I live in Phoenix, Arizona with my wife and 2 kids, I teach the majority of my students online through Zoom, Facetime, etc. My biggest passion is to teach my students how to play the music that they enjoy. I have taught everything from Taylor Swift to Metallica and anything in between! One of my main goals in teaching guitar is to make the process fun and engaging for every one of my students. I offer a free virtual meet and greet to everyone who's interested so don't hesitate to reach out! While I do have standard lesson rates, I can be flexible on those if needed. All lesson/song materials will be provided for you digitally so you always have access to what you need for your practice time. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Overview

Hired 83 times

Serves Phoenix, AZ

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1 employee

19 years in business

Business hours

Sun1:00 am - 4:00 pmMon9:00 am - 9:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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2021

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2020

Services offered
Interested musical styles
Guitar type

Acoustic

Electric

Work location

My customers travel to me

I work remotely (phone or internet)

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Reviews

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

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Taylor C.

Feb 21, 2026

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My daughter did online guitar lessons with Matt, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. He was incredibly patient, kind, and encouraging. He made Adley feel comfortable right away, which really helped her confidence and love for learning music. Matt has such a calm and positive teaching style, and you can tell he genuinely cares about his students. We’re so grateful for the experience and highly recommend him to any parent looking for a wonderful guitar teacher for their child. Don't let that face fool you, she just doesn't like her picture taken!

Details: 6 - 9 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Daniel G.

Feb 21, 2026

Matt has been teaching both of my kids for a few years and I have to say that I am very satisfied with their progress. Learning guitar has given them a boost in self esteem and my oldest has even used his skills to participate in his high school talent show. I would definitely recommend Matt if you are looking for a teacher for yourself or your kids.
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Katie M.

Feb 24, 2026

Matt is wonderful to work with. He helps our child feel comfortable and confident learning the guitar. He makes learning fun and easy to understand. I would recommend Matt to anyone.
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Lo E.

Mar 15, 2026

In the three years I’ve been learning guitar with Matt, I’ve grown so much as a musician. His easygoing, fun approach makes the whole process really enjoyable. You learn by playing songs you actually know and love, so lessons never feel boring or forced. He meets you where you’re at, moves at your pace, and creates a space where progress feels natural. He’s easily the most encouraging teacher I’ve had. Highly recommend.
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Jayla P.

Apr 8, 2026

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Matt is a great instructor. He really helps explain the material and doesn’t make me feel bad about messing up cords.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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