My grand-daughter is 7 years old and all her drum lessons with Nick are online. Nick is friendly and responsive, prompt to lessons, and he creates a relaxed but focused learning atmosphere. My grand-daughter loves her lessons and is learning skills quickly, but comfortably with Nick's guidance. Nick is a professional who has online lessons figured out and we are grateful to be working with him. We highly recommend him as an online drum teacher.
Online Piano & Drum Lessons With Nick
- 50 hires
- Based in Rochester, MI
- 16 years in business
- 1 employee
- Responds in about 5 minutes
- Background checked
About Online Piano & Drum Lessons With Nick
With 20 years of experience, I know how to set my students up for success. My lesson are online only. If you live in Michigan, I offer in person lessons at my home studio in Lake Orion, Michigan. I have a warm personality, and I'm great at working with students of all types, ages 4 to 60+. My students have fun and learn quickly, because I meet them where they are. They can expect to play music they enjoy while developing great technique and reading skills. I teach how to learn music by example, how to read sheet music, play solos, improvise, and how to play with a band. Whether it’s your first lesson or you’re preparing for an audition, I’m ready to help you achieve your goals. Former students have studied at University of Michigan, University of Southern California, Eastern Michigan University, Oakland University, Central Michigan University, Interlochen Center for the Arts, and Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. One of my former students, Jeffrey Grant, is a Grammy award winning percussionist with the LA Philharmonic and President's Own Marine Band. First lesson is free! I offer flexible scheduling and payment options, please ask about my discounts. I offer thirty minute and sixty minute lessons. Here’s the process we’ll go through every weekly lesson. 1. Warm-up. Review how to use the right technique, posture, and hand position. Piano students will review the scales, chords, and arpeggios in the key of the song they're working on. Drummers will play eight on a hand, 3-2 clave, and other basic patterns along with great music at just the right speed. (slowly) 2. Review music from the previous lesson. 3. Learn new music, or keep working on the same. 4. Performance. Before your lesson is over, you’ll be playing today’s music with confidence on your own! 5. Take notes. 5. Practice every day. 6. Repeat!
Reviews
Mr. Nick is very responsive, punctual and professional. My son has special needs and even though we’ve only done 2 lessons, he is overjoyed and looks forward to his lessons.
Great music teacher!! My daughter has grown to love playing the piano through lessons and is excited to be able to play songs in their entirety!
Nick is a phenomenal teacher, as an adult, he got me back into playing piano and helped me get started to learn piano and helped me build strong foundation. Also a great friend to practice the whole jam sessions with. I highly recommend Nick’s Piano lessons since they are also affordable pricing.
I’ve been taking lessons from Nick the past few months. He’s so encouraging and helps you advance quickly from the level you’re at. I was able to play background worship music and improv for a small church after just one lesson! If you get frustrated during a lesson, he knows how to dumb things down so that you master and move on quickly from there. Overall an amazing instructor!
My daughters (ages 12 and 10) have been taking piano lessons with Nick at Matthews Piano & Drum for a little over 2 years. My kids have enjoyed taking the lessons and learning new songs. Nick makes sure that the kids are engaged, having fun, and at the same time learning the fundamentals of music, and the instrument, such as scales and reading sheet music. Nick can tailor the lessons based on each child's interests and learning pace. Even though the classes are virtual, the kids take their sessions seriously and practice regularly. Overall, we are very happy with the experience and will continue with the program.
My daughters have taken online piano lessons with Nick for almost two years. We really like his teaching style! He has always been a supportive and encouraging teacher. He values his time with each of the girls and always provides positive feedback on their lessons. We've been able to set our schedule and Nick is always flexible when we've had conflicts during our regular scheduled lessons. Our experience with Nick has been nothing but great!
We’re just starting lessons, but everything has been great so far.
I’ve only had one lesson and it was an absolute blast. I love his approach and patience. I’m looking forward to many more lessons.
Great experience so far. Very responsive, always get back to me, which is very important. Looking forward to more lessons.
Nick was my private percussion teacher in preparation for my college auditions (from mid-2017 through mid-2018), as well as some supplementary lessons over the summer after my freshman year of college (summer 2019). He was an amazing teacher and he helped me to be extremely prepared for my auditions. I came in with literally no four-mallet experience and almost no rudimental snare experience, but with Nick's help I was able to ace all four of my auditions! He clearly has a great love and respect for his craft.
I am a 57-year-old female wanna -be rockstar in Cleveland Ohio. It’s always been a dream of mine to play the drums and after getting a set for Christmas last year I guess I had no choice. Lol I absolutely love my classes. Nick is a very good educator, he is very patient and he makes it fun. My hour lesson seems to go by so fast, and I found myself always wanting to practice. Nick has his zoom platform set up quite thoroughly. We can interact with each other as well as the paperwork in reviewing the notes. I do not feel that I would get a better class in a normal classroom environment, and that is very nice with our situation today. I highly recommend Nick Matthews as your instructor you can’t go wrong! 🥁
Nick is awesome! He works very well with my 11 year old son. He can refocus my son with ease. And my son is learning so much.
It has been a great pleasure of mine to work with Nick Matthews. He’s been a great motivator and a great educator, also very patient. I would recommend Mr Matthews for any one looking to sharpen their musical craft. Robert Brown
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Online Piano & Drum Lessons With Nick★ 4.9
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