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matthewteaching

Matthew teaching a master class at Valdosta State University about the 'ins and outs' of the Hammond B3 Organ and playing jazz on the Hammond B3 Organ.

Educator

Matthew teaches at the Peggy Still School of Music in Alpharetta, Georgia(north suburb of Atlanta) and has been a full time piano/organ/music theory instructor since 2001. He is an active member of:

The Music Teachers National Association
North Fulton Music Teacher's Association
The National Federation of Music Clubs
The Jazz Organ Fellowship

Matthew teaches a variety of styles of music including:

Jazz
Classical
Rock
Blues
Latin
Gospel
Pop
Country

Matthew emphasizes the following points during his lessons:

Music Reading
Scales
Having Fun!!!
Chords
Different Styles of Music
Technique
Rhythm
Fingerings
Proper Positioning

"I teach my students to become well-rounded musicians, teaching them a little bit about every style of music and then letting them excel at the one they like best. I teach a variety of age groups(from 6 to adult) and strive to make it a positive life experience for all my students."