Matthews School Of Music

Matthews School Of Music

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About

I can get the smallest child to play The Mississippi Hot Dog rhythm, put fingers down with the left hand, and very soon the child is able to play little tunes with the piano accompaniment. It's Amazing!

🌟One of the first students I got from Lessons.com just won a full scholarship to go to a one of the best music schools in the country. She is only 8 years old! Her acceptance letter in in my photos!

Congratulations Brooklyn 👏


Highlights

Hired 11 times
34 years in business
Serves Cleveland , OH
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Specialties

Do you own a violin?

Student who has an instrument, Student who is planning to purchase an instrument and would like advice

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

Under 5 years old, 5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Instrument interested in

Violin, Viola, Cello, Fiddle, I can recommend an instrument

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    e M.

    Ive been taking lessons from Renee for several months now, and recommended her highly! Shes very encouraging, while also being able to assess exactly what I can improve to produce better music. Even if you dont own a violin yet, she can help you source or rent a quality instrument. Highly recommend!
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    April 25, 2023

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    david B.

    You are right. She is a pro.
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    April 18, 2023
    Hired on Lessons

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    Jane L.

    I contacted Renee Matthews last Spring about lessons. I am 67 and had no knowledge about violins or playing. Renee offered me lessons through Zoom. I was a bit skeptical, but she has an amazing ability to hear sound and see technique over the screen. She is passionate about her music and is always kind. She has a way of instructing and correcting that allows me to feel competent. I leave each lesson having learned new things and feeling empowered to practice and learn more.
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    February 11, 2023

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    Ann G.

    Renee is an extremely knowledgeable traditional violin teacher and also a great jazz violin teacher. She has all the good licks! She is very patient and explains things in a way that make sense and I have made great improvement in my playing.
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    February 02, 2023

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    Ari T.

    Renee is an amazing teacher! She is the perfect fit we were looking for. Ever since our 7 year old has started with her she has excelled very quickly!
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    January 31, 2023
    Hired on Lessons

    Frequently asked questions

    I teach the Suzuki method. The first lesson is standing with good posture, holding the violin correctly, and holding the bow. 
    Beginners start playing songs quickly. At first we memorize the songs so we can concentrate on posture and form. 

    I started playing the violin at age five. All of my siblings studied the Suzuki method. My children were Suzuki students. I have been teaching this method for over 30 years.

    I charge $20/lesson as long as the student is in book 1 or 2. The price goes up to $30/lesson when the student enters book 3, and $40 a lesson for book 5 and above.

    Because of the fee involved in responding to new students, I will only respond if I am the only teacher contacted.

    Services offered

    Piano
    Violin
    Cello