Piano Lessons With An LA PRO

Piano Lessons With An LA PRO

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Offers online services
Offers online services

About

HI! I'm Matt. I'm an award-winning, conservatory-trained pianist, composer, producer, and educator out of Los Angeles 🎶

Though I am a music professor at Occidental College 🤓, I enjoy teaching all ages and levels -- from aspiring beginners and music undergrads to consummate professionals and performing artists alike.

I develop custom-tailored lesson plans based on the students' unique goals & prior experience -- this includes popular genres such as classical, jazz, pop, and R&B.

I can help you learn improvisation, sight-reading, music production, ear training, and

audio engineering. Lessons are always simple, rewarding, and most importantly, fun! This is especially important if you're looking to play music instead of trudge through method-books! 🤗

For online Zoom lessons, multiple camera angles accurately resemble the hands-on experience of an in-person lesson (see pics below).

*I offer a free 20 min consultation to ensure your satisfaction with the applicable technology 👨‍💻

As a performer, I've worked and toured with some of the best -- the stars of "American Idol", "Glee", and "The Voice,” REO Speedwagon, and Engelbert Humperdinck. A myriad of notable jazz all-stars including Kamasi Washington, Clare Fischer, Bill Watrous, Eric Marienthal, and Zane Musa 🎹

My compositions can be heard in a multitude of media platforms, from various tv commercials, feature films like Big Momma's House III, various movies on The Lifetime Network, and television shows such as “Bones", “Millionaire Matchmaker" and MTV's "10 on top" 🎧

Music has been the passion of my life since I was 4 years old. It is my honor and privilege to share it with you! Please message me with any questions and I look forward to meeting you!


Highlights

Hired 3 times
1 employee
24 years in business
Serves Del Mar , CA
Offers online services

Payment methods

Cash, Venmo, Paypal, Apple Pay, Zelle

Social media


Specialties

Instrument(s)

Piano, Violin, Guitar, Drum, Cello, Other, Student does not play an instrument

Experience level

No experience, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Students age

10 - 13 years old, 14 - 17 years old, 18 - 25 years old, 26 - 44 years old, 45 - 64 years old, 65 or older

Interest(s)

Fundamentals (pitch, rhythm, chords, etc.), Harmonization, Counterpoint, Music subjects (notation, analysis, ear training), Other

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Photos and videos


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    LH

    lisa H.

    Matt is a very intuitive, kind teacher who will quickly adjust instruction based on student ability and comfort. My technique and confidence are improving so much, and he keeps the lessons interesting!
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    April 25, 2024

    SW

    susan W.

    “My Best Piano Teacher Ever”
    Matt is a Phenomenal Jazz Piano Player, Teacher, and Mentor. He is a superb listener and is excellent with evaluating “where you’re at” and taking you, “where you want to go.” He is positive, encouraging and provides challenges to optimize your musical growth and potential. It’s all about “The Journey” – he will say. And I’m fortunate to have him on mine.
    In 2 years, he has taken me from crayons to perfume! Musically speaking, from Basic Triads to Buttery Jazz Notes / Chords; to attending Jazz Sessions and becoming involved with Local Jazz workshops to gain experience with learning how to play in a combo and improve my improvisational skills - which is my goal.
    However, I would never have done it, if it wasn’t for Matt motivating me to “Just go, Listen and Participate.” I’m still working on the participation piece due to my own performance anxiety, but am confident that I will get there –with Matt’s encouragement and exceptional teaching style.
    If your serious about learning Jazz Piano – Matt should be “Your Teacher!”
    You won’t regret it!
    Suzy
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    April 11, 2024

    JA

    jack A.

    Working with Matt has been a genuine pleasure. I’ve really enjoyed taking lessons with him and have noticed my skill improve greatly. Looking forward to continuing my lessons in the future!
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    March 24, 2024

    MK

    marcia K.

    Im approaching 70 and have had some wonderful teachers over the years, but Matt has by far been the best. REALLY knows his stuff. Ive come to see that teaching is not a sideline for Matt. Hes fully invested in the progress of his students. Extremely insightful. When Im having a problem he has an uncanny ability to critically analyze the situation, get to the root of my weaknesses, and devise just the right tailored approach to address it. He also has a seemingly unending supply of patience. Seriously good instruction.
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    March 24, 2024

    ZA

    zarina A.

    Matt has incredible patience and funny anecdotes. He finds ways to explain difficult theory that reaches all audience. Highly recommend!
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    March 24, 2024

    Services offered

    Piano
    Music Theory
    Audio Production