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Darrell M.

Darrell M.

TRMC Certified
Student Favorite
Alton, IL

Guitar Lessons, Song Writing Lessons, Orchestral Lessons


Studio or Webcam

30 Years

About Me
Darrell (Matt) has been playing guitar for 30 years and Fiddle for 19. He has been teaching private and group lessons for the past 15 years. He has been fortunate enough to be the understudy of Fiddle greats Bobby Hicks, Buddy Spicher, Jason Carter and Casey Dreiessen. While he is passionate about all genres of music he specializes in Bluegrass, Rock, Blues, Jazz and Folk. He also offers instruction in Songwriting and arrangement. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the nation's best in a fun, friendly and relaxing environment. Book your lessons with Darrell today!

Darrell M. has over 30 years of music experience in the Alton area.

Darrell M. is proficient in and teaches Guitar Lessons, Song Writing Lessons, Orchestral Lessons .


What to expect in my Guitar Lessons

- - Advanced

In lessons with Darrell you will learn basic chords, notes, songs, techniques and theory. In addition to this you will learn how to bring you techniques to the Improvisational forefront as well as write and arrange your own music.


What to expect in my Orchestral Lessons

- - Advanced

Students will learn to find their own creative voice through Improvisation and writing by taking all techniques and applying them in various ways to suit their personal expression.



Formal Education:

Associates in Arts Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey Illinois

Private Education:

20 years fiddle instruction under 10 time Grammy winner and hall of fame fiddler Bobby Hicks. 15 years under Hall of Fame Fiddler Buddy Spicher. Multiple years with Del Mccoury band fiddler Jason Carter.

Performing Experience:

20+ years performance and recording experience nationally including his own projects The Blu Skies as singer, songwriter and guitarist. Toured with Bluegrass band Riverbend, American band The 5 and diners and rockabilly band Jake Weber and the lonesome Drifters.

Experience Teaching:

12 18 years teaching privately as well as Instructor and Program Coordinator for Folk School of KDHX St Louis Mo.
Age Group Taught:
  • Young Adult Adult
Genres Taught:
  • Rock
  • Pop
  • Folk
  • Funk
  • Soul
  • Reggae
  • HipHop
  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Country
  • Acoustic
  • Christian
  • R&B
  • Gospel
Lessons Locations:
  • Teacher 's Studio
  • Webcam
Availability:
Day Start Time End Time Detailed View
Mon 12:00pm 6:00pm View
Tue off 8:00pm View
Wed 12:00pm 5:00pm View
Thu 11:00am 6:00pm View
Fri 12:00pm 5:00pm View
Sat 3:00pm 6:00pm View
Sun off off View
Last updated on 10/09/2024
Map:
Darrell M. is willing to travel up to a distance of 10 Miles to teach a lesson in your home.
Points of Interest in Lower Manhattan
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I'm student, trying to learn new instruments And I thought why not to try with guitar Manas Teja Maruri wrote on Sun, 04 Jun 2023

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