I’m so glad you’ve connected with me! I would love to help you with your goals for your guitar playing.
• Online Virtual Lessons... wherever you live on Planet Earth
• In-Person Lessons... Midtown West in Saint Louis, Missouri
• All Levels of Playing Ability
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2 customer reviews
Alva Bohall
Guitar Lessons
Matthew Von is very patient with his students he adapts his lessons to the student learning abilities. He gets to know he students and that’s what’s makes him the ideal instructor for everone
Ben S
I've been working with Matthew consistently since just before the start of the Pandemic and it has been a delight every step of the way, even when I moved out of town shortly after I started lessons. I was surprised at how well Skype lessons with Matthew actually work! The course itself is thoughtfully planned and Matthew adapts its content and the sessions to the individual learner, allowing for tangents and deep dives into areas of interest, such as theory, composition, gear, and other important areas of learning the guitar. Matthew also goes out of his way to provide for his students, offering Skype lessons at any time of day, and is always open to talk shop and share music. Truly a one-of-a-kind teaching experience and I highly recommend this teacher. More...
What do you love most about your job?
I have always loved being a catalyst for people to grow and evolve at a deep personal level. My own vast experience as an Artist, Musician, Performer, Composer, and Educator, enables me to fascinate change in other people's lives. It is truly fulfilling to facilitate another musician's transformation from where they are now, to where they desire to be. Anyone who is on the Creative Path understands that all it takes is a passion for music and desire to learn... and then to apply the consistent, and concerted, time & effort to manifest results.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Being a career musician requires a significant amount of business savvy. You are essentially promoting, marketing, and managing yourself as a productive business entity... a product & service. Personally, I happen to be inspired and empowered by the experience... and that has resulted in my being able to create a successful career, in a challenging field, over many decades.
My online video guitar program, 99 Decisions LLC, was an amazing adventure that taught me so much in the process of creating and launching an extensive educational platform for learning the guitar at a deep foundation level… whether the student is a complete beginner, or an experienced player who needs to fill in missing aspects of their musicianship.
It also turned out to be a really good “teaching assistant” for myself and my clients. I set all of my clients up with a free membership in the program, so they they have all of the resources they need to study the guitar right away. That way we can focus on creating a more focused + effective learning experience together in the live sessions… focusing on things that you CAN'T get out of a video, book, or class.
Why should our clients choose you?
It is so important that you find the right instructor for yourself so that you get the most out of your time, effort, and resources. I work diligently with the student to co-create a personalized curriculum that is effective and transformative, while keeping it fun and creative. This curriculum... this “Agenda”... is crucial to maintaining goal clarity. There is nothing more effective in learning a skill than having a personal coach to guide you thorough the many facets of the learning experience.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I have been doing remote lessons via online video for over 6 years now, and it is an extremely effective way to teach and to learn.... maybe even More effective then in-person, as I have all of my resources available for the student to engage with on their end through screen sharing. When it is safe, in-person lessons in my downtown Saint Louis studio will be an option.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I am fully vaccinated... and masking during in-person sessions is required.
Guitar Lessons
• Learn the skills you need to play the music
you love • Be empowered through one-on-one sessions
• Increase your potential as a musician & guitarist with a personalized curriculum
• All levels of instruction… from complete beginner to complete professional
• Practice effectively with a holistic accelerated
goal-oriented approach:
~ increase your motivation
~ utilize proven time management skills
~ sharpen your focus & concentration
~ build confidence
~ develop an effective mindset
• Learn how to absorb more material at a deeper level in a shorter amount of time
• Invest your time & energy in an approach to learning which ensures measurable (definable) improvement
• You can explore any & all styles of music:
Rock, Pop, Jazz, Blues, Country, Metal, Hip Hop, Folk, Reggae, Classical, & more
• Ages: 16 years old and up
