"Music can change the world because it can change people." Bono
Welcome and thank you for visiting my website. Music is one of the greatest gifts we can ever receive. If you are considering music tuition for your child then I hope to be able to help them achieve their goals and enjoy the wonder of music.
I am based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and teach in a variety of schools in the county.
If you are a Gloucestershire school looking for instrumental tuition or specialist Key Stage 1 or 2 class music teaching, please contact me for further information.
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Approach
I believe that first and foremost music should be enjoyable. I take a flexible approach to ensure lessons meet the needs of the individual student. I adapt a rounded and integrated approach to instrumental lessons which usually include technical work, improvisation, aural skills and performance of graded or fun pieces. Students and parents can choose to be entered for examinations if they wish. I believe that practice at home is essential for good progress and encourage parents to help and support their children to do this well.
Testimonials
"Thank you for helping me pass my grade 5 piano exam and for making my lessons fun." -- Year 7 student.
"I love doing recorder and the orchestra. I can't wait till you come again." -- Year 4 student.
"Thank you for your belief in Matt from the very beginning, your enthusiasm, encouragement and support and of course your excellent teaching." -- A parent of a Year 13 student after passing Grade 8 piano with distinction.
"Thank you for your enthusiasm and encouragement and getting my son and daughter interested in music." -- A parent.
"I can't imagine life without our weekly piano lessons." -- A student at the end of Year 13.
"Thanks for being a great music teacher." -- Primary student.
"Thank you for all your help in preparation for my grade 5 violin exam. I can't believe I got a merit, grade 6 here I come!." -- Year 9 student.
Over fourteen years of music tuition in Cheltenham and Gloucestershire.