matthewthemusicman
Musician, guitar and ukulele tutor, and mobile recording engineer, based in Crystal Palace, South East London.
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The musician
“…a highly experienced musician, tutor & multi-instrumentalist…”
I’m a professional multi-instrumentalist and have performed live for over two decades in a range of successful original and cover bands, which has given me experience in many musical fields.
I’m available for session work and live performance. Send me a message with the details.
Albums
The Sub Rosas
The Sub Rosas
Matthew Swan
The teacher
“…friendly, encouraging & skilled, always prompt & generous with his time…”
I’m a peripatetic music tutor with over 18 years of private teaching experience, specialising in electric and acoustic guitar and in ukulele. I’m one of the highest rated and reviewed music tutors in and around London.
Lessons are relaxed and informal and follow your own interests. The emphasis is on practical use of the techniques you learn, because the goal is to learn to play music, understand it and have fun doing it.
Tailored individual lessonsRelaxed and informalAt your own homeFlexible times
The recording and mix engineer
“…a mix is a sonic representation of emotions, creative ideas & performance…”
In early 2010 I founded Painting Paisley Recordings, a mobile recording service for musicians. The idea was simple: an alternative to expensive studio recording.
The business has since grown, helping musicians across the country turn demo ideas into finished work. Using an industry-standard mobile setup, we offer recording, mixing and mastering at an affordable price for artists on a budget.
Resources
Free printable PDF sheets for students and anyone learning.
- Blank guitar chord boxes
- Blank guitar tablature
- Blank guitar chord boxes and tablature
- Blank ukulele chord boxes
- Blank ukulele tablature
- Blank ukulele chord boxes and tablature
Backing tracks
Major and minor backing track collections in all 12 keys, for practising improvisation, scales, modes, arpeggios and licks. Listen on YouTube.
Contact
Tell me what you’re after, whether that’s lessons, session work or a recording, and I’ll reply as soon as I can.
Email matthewthemusicman@mail.com
Phone 07763 384454
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