He's from United States , currently lives in Greece
56 Reviews
Class for pianists, with a focus on using your ears.
For beginner and intermediate players. My method focuses on teaching you to play songs by ear on piano or guitar (or any instrument). This approach is so vital for anyone who wants to really understand music on the same level that we understand our native language. After getting familiar with your instrument, as well as some basics of how music works, we will jump right in by choosing one of your favorite songs to learn. I will introduce proper technique, exercises, and music theory concepts along the way in a natural progression, grounding them with musical examples and making sure you know how to hear them, not just play them. Using this method you will also learn to explore your creativity and how to compose your own music. Homework comes in the form of a weekly practice routine c...
For beginner and intermediate players. My method focuses on teaching you to play songs by ear on piano or guitar (or any instrument). This approach is so vital for anyone who wants to really understand music on the same level that we understand our native language. After getting familiar with your instrument, as well as some basics of how music works, we will jump right in by choosing one of your favorite songs to learn. I will introduce proper technique, exercises, and music theory concepts along the way in a natural progression, grounding them with musical examples and making sure you know how to hear them, not just play them. Using this method you will also learn to explore your creativity and how to compose your own music. Homework comes in the form of a weekly practice routine consisting of exercises, song practice, and creative composition challenges. For intermediate students who already have a good grasp on how to use their ear and can play sufficiently, we can dive in to learn more difficult pieces and advanced concepts. This includes how to read sheet music, analyzing harmony and reharmonizing, transcribing jazz solos by ear, composing and arranging for multiple instruments, music production on the computer, and many others, depending on the interests of the student.
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over 5 years of experience teaching online classes
EnglishNative
Matthew S. accepts bookings with at least 6 hours in advance.
• Can I cancel a booking?
Yes, you can cancel booking up to 8 hours before the lesson starts, indicating the reason for the cancellation. We will study each case personally to carry out the refund.
• How do I pay for the lesson?
At the time you select a lesson or package of hours, you will make the payment through our virtual payment service. You have two options:
- Debit / Credit
- Paypal
Once the payment is settled, we'll send you an e-mail with the booking confirmation.
• Can I modify a booking?
Yes, something unexpected can always happen, so you can change the time or day of the lesson. You can do it from your personal area in "Scheduled lessons" through the option "Change date".
• How does a lesson at Classgap happen?
The class is done through classgap’s virtual classroom. Classgap was developed specifically for educational purposes, including many useful features such as: digital whiteboard, online text editor, webcam, screen sharing and many more.
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Spain
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