Specializing in classical guitar instruction for over 30 years! Lessons work to broaden the student’s general musical knowledge while providing focused development of classical guitar technique. Designed for those with a beginner’s mind, teaching style nurtures creativity and engages students in musical experience through a conversational learning environment. Lessons are rooted in classical repertoire and later may branch out into more progressive musical styles. Weekly or biweekly lessons are encouraged, especially for beginners. Learn how practice becomes a daily rite of discovery. For advanced students this means understanding the deep structural hierarchies present in all music, where melody, harmony and rhythm lead to emotion. Private instruction with Matthew is available at the Rosewood Guitar in Seattle or online through Zoom meeting at $90 per 50-minute Lesson via PayPal or Zelle. Lesson tuition is to be paid at the beginning of each month for all Lessons reserved that month. Note that same day cancellations are considered paid Lessons, so if possible notify in advance if unable to attend a scheduled time.
Studio schedule: Sunday afternoon, Monday evening, Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday evening, and Thursday evening. The Studio is limited to 24 students, with about 16 advanced students (+5 years of study) and 8 students new to the guitar and music. Please inquire about Lessons and availability on the Contact page here.
Interest in understanding the science behind tuning, led Matthew to co-author a paper with his student and physicist, Ray B., about classical guitar intonation and compensation. Published in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America (highlighted on the cover with a cool bat!), it is meant for those in advanced studies as well as luthiers, and explores the art of tempering (fine-tuning) a classical guitar. Following some impressive maths, along with charts that clearly map out how tempering effects fretted notes along the fingerboard, Chapter 5 illustrates the method Matthew uses to tune his guitar with an A-440 Hz tuning fork.
Classical Guitar Intonation and Compensation: The Well-Tempered Guitar
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