Professional Guitar Lessons • 30+ Years Experience • Personalized Instruction for Creativity, Confidence & Musical Growth

With Matthew, it never feels like I am being taught a canned lesson. His approach is very personal, listening to what your goals are and tailoring the lessons to help you reach them. More than just teaching the fundamentals of guitar and music--which he does as well or better than anyone--Matthew has helped break through the road blocks holding me back creatively, ultimately helping me see myself more as an artist that uses the guitar to express himself.

Matthew is a first rate musician and educator. I’ve performed with him and have known him for nearly twenty years. His dedication to his students and approach to guitar education are sincere and invaluable, considering his vast experience.

Matthew is the absolute best. When it comes to guitar teachers, not only does he know how to teach me what I need to know (my styles are jazz, pop, rock and RnB) but he also supports me as a musician. I've learned so much from him in addition to playing the guitar... he helps me with music theory, notation, and my songwriting as well. I'm so happy I found him!! I've been studying with him for over a year, and he has helped me grow so much. He's light years beyond any other music coach I've ever had.

I've been working with Matthew consistently since just before the start of the Pandemic and it has been a delight every step of the way, even when I moved out of town shortly after I started lessons. I was surprised at how well Skype lessons with Matthew actually work! The course itself is thoughtfully planned and Matthew adapts its content and the sessions to the individual learner, allowing for tangents and deep dives into areas of interest, such as theory, composition, gear, and other important areas of learning the guitar. Matthew also goes out of his way to provide for his students, offering Skype lessons at any time of day, and is always open to talk shop and share music. Truly a one-of-a-kind teaching experience and I highly recommend this teacher.

I've known Matthew for many years, and our relationship began when he was my guitar teacher. In all my years of playing guitar and taking lessons, I've never learned from a better teacher than Matthew. It goes without saying that he's a world-class guitarist and teacher, but he also takes time to empathize with the student's motivations, insecurities and emotional payload that have the ability to help or hinder the learning process and overall musical experience for the player!
~ Corey Witt