Quality and professional guitar and music theory lessons in the Southside of Glasgow.
Welcome to Mount Florida Guitar Lessons
My name is Matt Bearne. I’ve been teaching guitar since 2007. I’m a fully qualified teacher with the following credentials:
Licentiate of the London College of Music in electric guitar teaching – LLCM(TD)
Associate of Trinity College London in electric guitar teaching – ATCL(TD)
Grade 8 in electric guitar with the Registry of Guitar Tutors (RGT)
Grade 8 in music theory with the Associated Board of the Royal School of Music (ABRSM)
Grade 8 in popular music theory with the London College of Music (LCM)
PVG Scheme checked
100% student exam pass rate
In my spare time I like to write music, I’m also interested in music theory, sound design, and audio production.
I can help you develop the essential skills and tools you will need as a musician:
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Principles of good technique
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Reading notation
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Rhythmic awareness and internal timing
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Building a repertoire of songs and pieces
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Music theory
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Songwriting, arranging, composition and analysis
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Improvisation
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Developing your ear
How will you learn?
Lessons are one to one, either online or at my home studio in Mount Florida. All ages and abilities are welcome—I have taught students from 5 to 65 and taken them from grade 1 through to grade 8 and beyond.
I’ve designed a program that helps develop a musician from the ground up, but has the flexibility to incorporate the student’s individual interests and needs.
Who do I work with?
Parents who want quality lessons for their child by an experienced tutor
Adult beginners who want to learn in a structured manner
Self-taught players looking for guidance
Students' testimonials
“Matt is a great teacher who is friendly and breaks down concepts into ways that make them easier to understand. He also incorporates music theory into his lessons which has been very helpful. I would definitely recommend!”
— Baranika (16)
“Matt is very patient and a clear communicator who I thoroughly enjoy learning from. Lessons are tailored to the individual student and he has a fantastic musical knowledge. As an adult trying to learn a new skill I wasn’t sure what to expect but with his help I’ve surprised myself at what I can achieve.”
— Mark (36)
“Matt has been teaching our son guitar for nearly 7 years. He is a terrific teacher with a patient, calm and encouraging manner. Our son finishes every lesson delighted!”
— Michelle, mum of Lewis (13)
“Matt is a very talented musician/composer whose tuition methods have motivated a complete beginner like myself to progress musically. By integrating guitar tuition with a dash of music theory and composition, a challenging and rewarding learning experience has been achieved. Having invested in numerous technologies to support online education, he can analyze and record problems and forward these as an ongoing point of reference.
Prior to meeting Matt I was aimlessly banging out a few chords badly on an acoustic guitar. Over the past two years however, he has developed and progressed me onto playing an electric guitar, both rhythm and solo, achieving a dedication, a growing competency, and satisfaction.”
— Charlie (65)
“Matt has taught me the guitar for almost 3 years, even through lockdown and after he moved away. I managed to get 90% on my grade 3 guitar exam because of Matt's engaging lessons.”
— Angus (16)
“My experience with Matthew as a guitar teacher has been fantastic. I have been taught by him for 7 years now and I have truly enjoyed it. I have learned many things about guitar and about music theory as a whole through his in-depth teaching style. If I ever feel confused or am stuck, he always tries his best to slow down and help me grasp the concepts of music. Overall, my experience has been excellent and I highly recommend taking lessons from him as I have never felt the need to change teachers.”
— Momin (15)
Pricing
Lessons are paid in advance in monthly blocks. The price of an individual lesson within the block is:
£17
30-minute lesson
£24
45-minute lesson
£31
60-minute lesson
The length of the lesson will be discussed with each student/guardian individually based on their needs.
Contact me
If you’d like to get in touch, please text or call me at 07762 877 503
You can also use the contact form below.