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A holistic Approach to Learning Piano, improv and Musical Theory
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Seeking lessons in Piano, jazz improvisation, composition studies, band-arranging, musical theory, ear-training, rhythmic strengthening? Do you need help/advice in entering a music conservatory, preparing for an exam or audition?

With 15 years of teaching experience and many years of public performance I'm offering specifically tailored individual or group lessons to students of all ages, background and experience level.

OPEN TO ONLINE OR IN-PERSON SESSIONS

Study Background:

Advanced Post Graduate Degree in Composition – Rhythmic Music Conservatory – 2020-2022
Masters in Jazz Piano Performance – Rhythmic Music Conservatory, Conservatoire de Paris, Jazz Institut Berlin – 2020.
Canada Council grant funding for individual lessons – Jean-Michel Pilc, Dan
Weiss, Prasanna – 2016-17
Studies in South Indian Carnatic rhythm – with Karaikudi S. Subramanian, 2015
RCM piano– grade 10 - 2009


Look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Matt
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  • Around Copenhagen, Denmark
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  • Copenhagen, Denmark
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About Me
With a passion for music I've been performing and teaching music for over 12 years. Originally from Vancouver, I've lived, studied and performed in places like South India, New York, Copenhagen, Paris, Berlin, Montréal, and South Africa.

People often describe me as a good listener, conscientious, kind, focused, someone who is always looking to learn. My lessons are specifically tailored for the student in question. Although I have many teaching tools, I like to work with the student and their particular goals to create lesson/learning strategies. This makes me very flexible in terms of the specifics of what we work on together.
Education
Advanced Post Graduate Degree in Composition – Rhythmic Music Conservatory – 2020-2022
Masters in Jazz Piano Performance – Rhythmic Music Conservatory, Conservatoire de Paris, Jazz Institut Berlin – 2020.
Bachelor in Jazz Performance - Capilano University - 2014
Experience / Qualifications
12 year of teaching experience for all ages and levels

Canada Council grant funding for piano and improvisation lessons – Jean-Michel Pilc, Dan
Weiss, Prasanna – 2016-17
Studies in Carnatic rhythm – with Karaikudi S. Subramanian, 2015
Royal Conservatory of Piano– grade 10 - 2009
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
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Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
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30 minutes
45 minutes
60 minutes
90 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Danish
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Are you Seeking piano lessons in classical, jazz or popular music styles? Are you interested in jazz improvisation, composition studies, band-arranging, musical theory, ear-training, rhythmic strengthening? Do you need help/advice in entering a music conservatory, preparing for an exam or audition?

With 12 years of teaching experience and many years of public performance I'm offering specifically tailored individual or group lessons to students of all ages, background and experience level.
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Hi! My name Matt. I’m a passionate teacher of music. I teach piano, composition, music theory, ear-training and rhythmic studies. I’ve been teaching for 15-years in various musical styles and I’m offering specifically-tailored lessons to students of all ages, background, experience level. I teach in both english and danish. I'm generous with my knowledge and time :)

Outside of formal education across Europe and Canada (Jazz masters in Performance, Post-Masters in Composition, Royal Conservatory of Music, grade 10) I’ve lived in places like South India (studying Carnatic classical music) and Bali (studying Gamelan music). Therefor my outlook and musical philosophy is very broad, international and holistic.

Look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Matt


Study Background:

Advanced Post Graduate Degree in Composition – Rhythmic Music Conservatory – 2020-2022
Masters in Jazz Piano Performance – Rhythmic Music Conservatory, Conservatoire de Paris, Jazz Institut Berlin – 2020.
Studies in Balinese Gamelan Music - 2023
Canada Council grant funding for individual lessons – Jean-Michel Pilc, Dan
Weiss, Prasanna – 2016-17
Studies in South Indian Carnatic Music – with Karaikudi S. Subramanian, 2015
RCM piano– grade 10 - 2009
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