Matthew | Teacher #2498
About Matthew
Matthew is a talented clarinet, flute, and saxophone teacher based in Quebec, available for both online and in-home lessons, catering to students aged 6 to adults. Holding a Diplôme d'études supérieures spécialisées in saxophone from the Conservatoire de Musique de Québec, his comprehensive musical education is enhanced by prestigious awards, including the Prix d'excellence classique. Fluent in English and French, Matthew's approach is student-centered, leveraging his extensive performance experience across various genres and venues to offer a rich, adaptable learning experience. His lessons are available online and in the student's home, providing a flexible and accessible music education. Book an interview with Matthew to explore the depths of music with an award-winning educator.
Flute Clarinet Saxophone Ear Training Music Theory (Beginner-Intermediate) Solfege Composition Jazz Improvation
Online Lessons Lessons in Your Home
Classical Jazz Pop Rock Rock and Roll Blues Broadway Musicals Ska Funk
English French
Teaching Philosophy
Music is an experience in life like no other. I will help you along this path to discover and achieve exactly what you would like to do with music. I use my students interests to guide my teaching. Finding your path and passion is my ultimate goal.
Musical Education
I have a DEC in Professional Techniques Of Music and Song from Vanier College and a Bachelors in Jazz Performance from McGill University. I have been studying privately since the age of 13 with notable musicians such as Paul Carter, Frank Lozano and Donny Kennedy. In addition to studying at a CÉGEP and University level, I have been working as a Freelance Musician since the age of 18 which has provided many lessons in shaping my playing and my musical career.
Awards and Distinctions
Charted #5 on Billboards for a comedy Ska-Punk Christmas Parody song
Special Skills and Trainings
As a performer I have played many notable venues in Montreal such as L'Astral, Club Soda, Place-Des-Arts and Metropolis with a variety of different groups in many musical styles such as Rock, Pop, Funk, Jazz, Broadway and Classical. In addition to performing in Montreal, I have played in many different parts of Canada and much of the United States East Coast. I have recorded for a variety of artists across Canada and the U.S. My experience has helped shape me as a performer, musician and as a teacher. My experience helps me provide my students with a unique experience for their lessons.
Lessons in your home
Matthew is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Brossard, QC
- Hampstead, QC
- Longueuil, QC
- Mont-Royal, QC
- Montreal, QC
- Montreal-Est, QC
- Montreal-Ouest, QC
- Westmount, QC
Lessons on an online platform
Matthew can provide online instruction. While other platforms are possible BAH strongly recommends the use of the Zoom video conferencing platform as it is optimized for music lessons and audio quality.Reviews
Associate Teacher Lesson Rates:
Matthew is a Beethoven at Home Associate Teacher
- 30 minutes: $39
- 45 minutes: $49
- 60 minutes: $59
Home visit fee: $15 minimum fee. Teachers may negotiate a higher travel fee if the travel distance is longer than they are comfortable with. Most arrangements use the minimum fee.
One-Time Family Registration: $25. This covers your entire family for life - once you're in, everyone can take lessons!
Our Promise to You
Getting Started Together
We don't offer free trials, but we do something better - a relaxed 2-lesson getting-to-know-you period. You can pause anytime with just 24 hours notice. After your third lesson, we ask for a friendly 2-lesson heads up if you need to stop.
Life Happens - We Get It
Give us 24 hours notice for any cancellation or reschedule and you'll receive full credit. Planning a family vacation or summer break? Perfect - just let us know a day ahead and we'll pause your lessons.
When You're Under the Weather
If illness strikes with short notice (less than 24 hours), you'll still be charged since your teacher has reserved that time. However, most teachers are happy to offer makeup lessons when possible - they have the final say, especially if last-minute cancellations become a pattern.
Stopping Lessons
Need to take a break? We just ask for a 2-lesson notice:
Weekly lessons = 2 weeks notice
Every other week = 3 weeks notice
Twice weekly = 1 week notice
Summer breaks are different - no notice period needed when you return in the fall!
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