30 lessons are available for online lessons. Please reach out to me before buying lessons to set up 30 and 45 minute lessons. Lessons with a further traveling distance may require a travel fee. ***I am available to teach you online lessons through Zoom for all subjects I offer , including Ableton and Logic X Software*** Matthew studied classical guitar with University of Oregon's John Jarvie, earning his Associate of Arts from Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon. He continued studying classical guitar at Columbia College Chicago with Norman Ruiz and performed with the Latin Ensemble. Specializing in modern styles of music, Matthew teaches performance and composition of pop, rock, singer-songwriter, r&b, and soul music, as well as traditional styles of classical and bossanova. He also teaches songwriting and production techniques using computer-based digital-audio workstations Ableton Live and Logic X. Matthew performs solo guitar at various events and venues with a setlist including classical guitar, bossanova and original finger-style compositions. As a freelance music producer, Matthew worked in Los Angeles for 5 years producing and teaching music. He collaborated with Grammy-winning Producer Darryl Swann, co-producing and mixing some of his productions including the song ‘Pink Sunshine’ (feat. Xara) . *** Lesson Details *** For Music Software Lessons - Logic Pro X , Ableton Live, Garageband, Pro Tools and Reason- Topics I like to cover - capturing correct recording levels.....editing, adding effects/basic mixing, automation .....creating drum grooves with loops and midi drums..........songwriting and music theory.........Live capabilities using Ableton (for backing tracks and live performance)........Quick commands to easily navigate through software..... For instrument lessons- I'm a patient teacher that's passionate about guitar and helping students reach their musical goals whether they are casual players or serious musicians. For beginners, I use Hal Leonard instructional guitar books along with paper handouts and sheet music. I believe it's important for everyone to learn the fundamentals of music to create a strong base of skills in order to continue playing and learning music throughout one's life. For more experienced players, I like to teach various modern rock/pop songs, classical guitar songs, picking patterns, finger picking patters, improvisation, scales and music theory. I teach nylon string acoustic, steel string acoustic guitar and electric guitar and bass I believe the most basic goal for a guitar student is to be able to play a song in its entirety, whether it's by themselves or with other musicians/music students. I believe that some of the most important music skills are learned while actually playing with other musicians. It is crucial when learning an instrument to be able to play in 'real time'; playing music with a steady sense of rhythm. *** Specialties *** I teach Classical Guitar, Brazilian Jazz, bass, rock, pop, soul/R&B, blues, funk, folk, and bass guitar using method books, sheet music and guitar tablature.