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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.
Overview
Current Top Pro
Hired 186 times
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10 years in business
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Services offered
Interested musical styles
Rock
Blues
Country
Folk
Guitar type
Acoustic
Electric
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
I work remotely (phone or internet)
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Mariah D.
Jun 15, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Matt has been amazing this entire time he’s been training my daughter. I knew that my daughter had taught herself some guitar, but in order to really grow she needed a teacher. Matt came in and took her to another level for sure. It is amazing how much she has grown in just a few months. He sends her notes after every sessions for her to review and records her lessons so she can look back on them throughout the week. He is great working with your schedule and is worth every penny you will spend.
Details: 10 - 13 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read guitar tabs • Electric • Rock • Blues • Country • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Jaden Y.
Aug 19, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Matt has made my guitar experience incredible. He is not only so talented, but he is patient, adaptable, responsive, and enjoyable to speak to. I feel more inclined to practice because of how Matt treats our lessons. I couldn’t ask for a better instructor.
Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Acoustic • Rock • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Bret B.
Jun 18, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
guitarlessons with Matt have been solid. Lots of resources and extra videos for practicing between the lessons. Curiosity is rewarded.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • No, cannot read music • Electric • Rock • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Lizette M.
Jun 11, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Matt has been doing such a great with our son. He is very patient and takes his time explaining everything very well. He provides a lot of help and resources to help our son improve and get better. I would recommend Matt to anyone looking for lessons. It has been a great experience and our son has picked up a lot in a short amount of time.
Details: 10 - 13 years old • No formal training • No, cannot read music • Electric • Rock • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Jacob R.
Feb 5, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Matt is a versatile teacher and clearly an expert in his field, his lessons combine technique, theory, and free-playing in a way that helps with learning and enjoying the experience of improving at the guitar!
Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Yes, can read music staff • Acoustic • Folk • Classical • Blues • Jazz • Yes, the student has an instrument • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)
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Credentials
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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 $65 for a 60 minute lesson, $55 for a 45 minute lesson and $45 for a 30 minute lesson. I also offer package deals and 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 is your typical process for working with a new customer?
With new students I always begin by going over any fundamentals they need and then
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.
