Matt Mu DNU--, Denver Music Teacher | Teaches Private Music Lessons in 80210

About Me

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If you're an adult looking to get back into drums or to hone your skills, or looking to give your child a constructive and entertaining skill, my name is Matt and I'm taking on students at my home studio in South Denver. I am also willing to travel to student's homes if that's more convenient. I studied with Mike Marlier at the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music as well as with Paul Romain, one of the most prolific drummers in Denver. I also studied jazz at New Zealand's Auckland University and have been working with kids and adults for more than 8 years, and playing drums for over 15 years. I have been an active player in both the Denver community and have traveled around the U.S. and Canada with various jazz and rock groups including the award winning a capella group, Groove Society. I have also been honored with an award for excellence in jazz education by IAJE.

I focus on all the basics such as snare exercises and drum set coordination, but I offer something most drum teachers don't: I also play piano and guitar and at the end of each lesson we focus on the grooves we've learned and apply them in a duo setting.

Feel free to give me a call anytime and I'd be happy to answer any questions so we can start playing!

Matt Mu DNU-- has over 12 years years of music experience in the Denver area.

Matt Mu DNU-- is proficient in and teaches Drum Lessons .

Formal Education:

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Matt studied with Mike Marlier at the Lamont School of Music at Denver University as well as at New Zealand's Auckland University School of Music where he studied percussion, piano, and drumset. He has been regularly attending clinics and drumming seminars for over 8 years. Matt has recieved the IAJE award for Excellence in Jazz Education, the Deke Sharon award for arranging, the Wes Carrol Award for Vocal Percussion, and has shared the stage with Bonnie Raitt, Herbie Hancock, Bobby McFerrin, Eddie Palmieri, Paquito D’Rivera, Freddy Cole, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Dr. John, The Bad Plus, Nelson Rangell, Soulive, and Styx

Private Education:

Studied with some of the best private instructors in the Denver area including Mike Marlier, Paul Romain, and John Kinzie, all of whom have played internationally in various bands and orchestras.

Performing Experience:

Matt M has played in over 25 groups, who's genre's include rock, blues, jazz, acid jazz, funk, big band, ska, percussion ensemble, a capella groups (doing VOCAL percussion), hip-hop, rap, traditional jazz, fusion, and avant-garde. He has been an active player in the Colorado area for 9 years, and has toured internationally.

Experience Teaching:

Matt M has been teaching drums since he was in high school, and has since then found it to be his passion. He has taught students from age four to fifty four, and enjoys cultivating the progression and process of learning music. He also plays piano and guitar and plays with his students in a duo setting to give them experience in what it takes to play with a band.