Gulf Coast Keyboard Lessons

Offers online services

About

Hi, I’m Matt, a pianist with performance and teaching experience. I have a love for teaching and sharing what I can for students of all skill levels. I’d be glad to help you meet your musical goals in so far as I can be of service, feel free to reach out and I look forward to working with you!

Highlights

Hired 2 times

7 years in business

Serves Punta Gorda , FL

Offers online services

Specialties

Years experience

No formal training, No formal training; some self-taught experience, 0 – 2 years experience, 2 – 4 years experience, 4+ years of experience

Able to read music

Student can read music, Student cannot read music

Lesson length

30 minutes, 45 minutes, 60 minutes

Student's age

14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Student has instrument

Students who have a piano, Students who have a keyboard, Students who have neither

Interested musical styles

Classical, Jazz, Pop, I can make recommendations

Reviews

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Jan W.

I really enjoy working with Matt . He understands what I need and is encouraging in his teaching. He is very sweet.

July 16, 2021

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Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

First assess where a student is at to establish some goals, then help student reach those goals while providing a toolbox for "learning how to learn" new music

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

•Studied jazz and classical piano at Columbia College Chicago with Peter Scheiner and Sebastian Huydts

•Teacher’s Assistant for keyboard harmony and music theory courses and piano lab monitor

•Earned a music scholarship at Michigan State University and studied classical piano with Marie-France LeFebvre

•Studied with William Russo in the CCC Jazz Ensemble and performed with Marcus Belgrave at the Jazz Showcase in Chicago

•Performed with the Maurice Brown Octet, Lotus, Ikkyu, J2 and the Bizzness, Mr. Trimble and Unique Soul, and Wendell “Musicman” Moore

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

In person: $40 for 30 minutes

OR $50 for 1 hour

Online: $40 for 30-60 minutes

How did you get started teaching?

•Former Teacher's Assistant for keyboard 1&2, music theory, and keyboard harmony courses, and Piano Lab Monitor at Columbia College Chicago

•Taught piano lessons in a rehabilitation program for who sustained brain injuries and to children with special needs

What types of students have you worked with?

Middle school age and older

What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?

Find a teacher who inspires you and teaches you skills that you can use to understand and learn new music.

Services offered

Piano