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Information About Matthew:

Personal Description:

I am an experienced tutor, IT technician, musician and event organizer offering my acquired skills to any age group who may require further clarity. Currently studying of my own volition towards further recognized qualifications in IT, Technology and Music as well as writing a guitar method which favors creating music rather than pure technique (although technique is obviously included).
I regularly volunteer time organizing and promoting local music events as well as being a local on-call Sound Technician and IT Support Officer.

Teaching Experience:

Peripatetic Music Tuition
Since Nov 2004 I have been teaching electric and acoustic guitar in one to one or group lessons from hired teaching rooms in the Academy of Music and Sound, a national educational establishment in central Exeter.
Duties include:

Writing the vast majority of the teaching materials (,after covering the basics almost every student has a tailored curriculum dependant on their musical taste).
Tutoring students through Contemporary Grade 1 - 8 exams.

My students have ranged in age from 8 to 62 years old. In addition it is a wonderful role to serve as an outlet for creativity and is distinctly rewarding when a student grasps a topic with enthusiasm, whether it be their favourite song or a new technique.
Upon moving house in November 2006 I began teaching from home instead to avoid the Exeter commute and the overheads of room rental.

Singer and Performance Development Teacher

September 2006 I was asked to work one afternoon a week singing for the Academy Of Music and Sound's student performances as well as advising them on stagecraft, performance and instrument technique. The following term the Academy's singing course began and hence the course's singers filled the role as part of their studies.

I have also tutored individuals in the workplace in the use of Microsoft Office applications and Music Software such as Cubase SX and Propellerhead's Reason.

Having attained an A grade at Electronics A-level and also currently studying towards a BSc(Hons) in Technology with The Open University as well as MCSE status with Microsoft.

Tutoring Approach:

I have a structured approach to the basics of all subjects available for tuition but once attained (for example in teaching the guitar,) most students require a tempered and tailored approach depending on their most comfortable form of learning as well as the topics of most interest and relevance.
A science academic, dedicated musician and disciplined teacher I provide a service which promotes the development of skill-sets mostly without the students awareness of the degree of depth attained. Creating a comfortable atmosphere is also paramount as very few people learn best in a stressed environment.

Qualifications:

• DipMus (Music Practise) and Grade 8 Electric Guitar
• Microsoft Certified Professional
• Electronics A-level
• BSc(Hons) Technology (Open University) (pending)

Further Information:

Availability:	Weekends / Weekdays (all times)
Types of Tutoring:	Travels to you / From their home / Online
References Supplied?	Yes