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Mathew
- Rate $100
- Response 1h
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Students2
Number of students Mathew has taught since their arrival at Superprof
Number of students Mathew has taught since their arrival at Superprof

$100/h
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Electric guitar
- Bass guitar
- Double bass
Guitar Lessons with a Professional Composer in Chicago and Online (Beginner to Intermediate)
- Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Electric guitar
- Bass guitar
- Double bass
Lesson location
- online
-
at your home or a public place : will travel up to 3 mi. from Chicago
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About Mathew
I’m Mathew, a composer and multi-instrumentalist based in Chicago. I received my bachelor's in cello performance and theory/composition from the University of New Mexico and I have a PhD in Music Composition from Northwestern University.
I teach guitar, cello, piano, and music theory, and I enjoy helping students understand music in a clear and practical way. My background is in contemporary classical music, and I have experience performing, recording, and teaching in a variety of settings. I work especially well with beginners because I focus on small, consistent steps and building good fundamentals. I try to make lessons relaxed, supportive, and organized so students always know what to practice and how to improve. Music has been a central part of my life for as long as I can remember, and teaching is one of the ways I share that. If you want to learn guitar at your own pace with someone who is patient and detail-oriented, I would be glad to work with you.
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- English
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English
Hi, I’m Mathew. I am a composer, cellist, and guitar teacher with a strong background in music theory and performance. I teach several private students each week and I work well with beginners who want clear guidance and steady progress.
What you can learn with me:
• Acoustic or electric guitar
• Chords, strumming patterns, reading, tabs
• Rhythm skills and clean technique
• How to practice in a simple, effective way
• Lessons shaped around your goals and musical tastes
My teaching style:
I keep lessons patient, organized, and focused on helping you build confidence. Students appreciate that I explain things clearly and adjust the pace to what they need.
Great for:
• Complete beginners
• Adults picking up guitar again
• Kids who need structure and encouragement
• Anyone who wants to improve rhythm or musicianship
If you want to start playing music you enjoy, send me a message and we can set up your first lesson.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Matthew is an incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and helpful teacher who is very sensitive to the students' needs and willing to meet them where they are. I have particularly benefited from his guidance on the technical aspects of composition and idiomatic writing for string instruments in both group composition sessions and one-on-one lessons. Highly recommended!
I’ve known Mathew 10 years now, as a fellow instructor at Northwestern University, a PhD colleague and a composer, whose work I admire greatly. Mathew is a charismatic and devoted teacher who always gives 100%. He is knowledgeable in different disciplines within the arts, different musical genres, he is generous, kind, and his multifaceted approach to music-making is a gift to all.
It is very clear that Dr. Arrellin cares a lot about his students. Having little to no background in music theory, I asked an inordinate amount of questions, but he always took the time to sincerely answer each one until I had reached a new understanding. I never felt condescended to — I knew that I could trust him. His dry sense of humor kept our classes very engaging, and he could always find interesting ways to present the material. Any student would be happy to have him as a teacher!
Had him for freshman year Music Theory, he was awesome! My favorite class that year. Explains things well and is a very engaging teacher!
I have attended several of Mathew's group composition sessions. Whatever style of music I bring, his knowledgeable and creative feedback always makes me think about how to improve it. He does this with a friendly and approachable manner. I have always felt comfortable raising any music question with him. He both enables and encourages learning.
I’ve attended several of Mathew’s composition masterclasses, and have learned a lot about writing for the cello thanks to his experience and clear advice. I really enjoy his teaching style—he covers the core concepts in a way that makes them easy to understand, while also pushing us to experiment and try new techniques. His guidance has definitely helped me grow as a composer.
I've had several sessions with Mathew, and he's been extremely helpful in highlighting not only what works well in my composing, but also what my blind-spots and development areas are. This has been so valuable in my journey as a composer.
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Rates
Rate
- $100
Pack rates
- 5h: $500
- 10h: $1,000
online
- $100/h
Travel
- + $$25
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