Matt's Music Lessons l Guitar/Bass/Ukulele/Drums
Matt's Music Lessons l Guitar/Bass/Ukulele/Drums

Matt's Music Lessons l Guitar/Bass/Ukulele/Drums

$40
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Interested musical styles

Responds in about 2 hours


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Introduction
**** IF YOU LIVE OUTSIDE OF THE ORLANDO FLORIDA AREA I WOULD BE PROVIDING VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION FOR YOU OR YOUR STUDENT! FOR FASTER RESPONSES PLEASE DM ON INSTAGRAM**** I use a very student centric approach to teaching. Instead of laying out a preset curriculum, I allow my students to choose songs, genres or artists for their own learning material. My instruction will include the fundamentals that are necessary in any style/genre of playing, but I feel that by learning songs my students enjoy they can enjoy the process of learning and feel much more satisfied after they've mastered a concept or tune. As an independent instructor, I offer more personalized instruction that caters to each student's individual learning style. For both my online and in-person students, my instruction comes with additional practice materials that include custom PDF documents with tab and/or staff notation, YouTube links and even custom made videos that summarize the concepts covered in our sessions. I love being able to connect with my students and share my passion for music. As a professional musician, I take pride in seeing my students grow and develop their own artistic voices on their instruments. I offer discounts for my online services, college students who are enrolled in a music program and for students who want to take multiple lessons per week.
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9 years in business

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

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Kelly P.
3 weeks ago
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I am beyond grateful for the incredible impact my son's guitar teacher is having on his musical journey......and this is the very beginning! Matt is patient, kind, and his passion, and dedication have not only inspired my son , but also ignited a deeper love for music than he was born with. The kid has the music in him, Matt is bringing it out! He goes above and beyond in every lesson—encouraging, challenging, and super chill. They are building a strong foundation and relationship...this is a rare gift. Thank you for your unwavering support, your kindness, and the positive influence you are having on my son’s life. We feel truly lucky to have you as his teacher!

Details: 10 - 13 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Rock • Country • Folk • Classical • Blues • Jazz • Yes, the student has an instrument • I'm flexible • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Joey T.
Aug 12, 2022
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Beyond glad I chose Matt as my mentor. Matt is extremely patient and polite. He had no problem tailoring our lessons to the specific goals I wanted to accomplish when I reached out to him. My knowledge and abilities of the guitar have grown exponentially since we’ve started. 🎸🔥

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Electric • Blues • Folk • Jazz • Rock • Country • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Kai L.
Apr 16, 2022
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Matt is an awesome guitar player and a fantastic teacher. I went into my first lesson completely self taught for the last 8 years and Matt tackled that challenge and has completely personalized my path of learning to work for me the best!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • What the teacher recommends • Rock • Blues • Country • Folk • Jazz • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Heather M.
Mar 13, 2022
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Matt is a wonderful guitar teacher! Our 12-year-old daughter absolutely loves her lessons with him! Prior to starting lessons with Matt, our daughter was begging to quit guitar lessons, saying that she no longer wanted to continue playing guitar. When we probed further to understand why, we learned that her existing guitar teacher had made her feel dismissed and less than by checking his email, texting, and not listening during her lessons. Clearly, it was time for someone new. In searching for a new guitar teacher, we found Matt on Thumbtack. While we were skeptical about our daughter taking lessons via Zoom with someone who lives across the country, Matt had wonderful reviews so we thought we'd give him a try. I must say that we have been so pleasantly surprised! Our daughter now looks forward to her guitar lessons! She describes Matt as engaging and fun. She says he's patient and clear, and he takes her musical interests into account when selecting music. She also loves the videos he sends to help reinforce what was covered each week. We have found Matt to be professional, flexible, and, obviously, we're thrilled that our daughter is a happy guitar player yet again! Thanks, Matt!

Details: 10 - 13 years old • 2 - 4 yrs of formal training • Yes, can read music staff • Acoustic • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Catie C.
Dec 31, 2021
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Honestly I was terrified to be sending a stranger such a significant amount of money especially with today's society. After my husband's first lesson I've never been more satisfied with a decision ever! He's super patient and extremely helpful. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a guitar teacher!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Rock • Country • Classical • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Matthew Harris

FAQs

  • What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

    My normal rates for lessons are $60 for a 60 minute lesson, $50 for a 45 minute lesson and $40 for a 30 minute lesson. My online lessons come at a $5 discount from my normal rates ($55 for 60 minutes, $45 for 45 minutes and only $35 for 30 minutes!). I can also offer additional discounts for students who take multiple lessons per week, households that have more than one student and college students enrolled in a college music program.

  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    I have a large amount of teaching experience through working with Seminole county Public Schools as an instructor in addition to experience as a guitar instructor.

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    I've worked with all age groups, from four year olds to retirees.