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Matt

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Number of students Matt has taught since their arrival at Superprof

5 (2 reviews)

$75/h

1^st lesson free

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Matt Murphy’s Private Drum Lessons! Premier Drum Lessons for All Ages & Levels.

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- At Matt's house: Las Vegas

About Matt

Matt Murphy exemplifies the all-American percussionist—his grooves cut across all musical styles with authority and authenticity.

A proud artist for Drum Workshop Drums and Hardware, SABIAN Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks and Brushes, X Percussion, 64 Audio In-Ear Monitors, Audix Microphones, Humes and Berg, Gruv Gear, Prologix, Cympad International, and Big Fat Snare Drum, Matt brings passion and precision to every product he endorses. Matt is also a respected international clinician and educator on the education teams for Drum Workshop, SABIAN, and Vic Firth. For Matt, music isn't just what he does—it’s who he is.

With over 40 years dedicated to perfecting his craft, Matt’s journey began at Western Illinois University, where he performed with the Grammy-Nominated Jazz Studio Orchestra. From 1994 to 1997, he toured nationally with The Steel Bandits, playing to sold-out venues from the Sunset Strip to the 1996 Olympic Games, and later across Europe and the U.S..

From 1997 to 2002, Matt served as Musical Director for Norwegian Cruise Line, where he led bands, managed departments, and performed across the Caribbean, North America, Europe, and the Hawaiian Islands.

Hollywood came calling in 2002, and Matt brought his expertise to television— appearing on-camera as a sideline musician and working behind the scenes as a Music Consultant for the MTV reboot of The Partridge Family and the hit Warner Bros. series Gilmore Girls.

Now based in Las Vegas, Matt performs regularly as a bandleader, sideman, and consultant, lighting up stages at premier venues including the Bellagio, MGM Grand, Waldorf Astoria, Venetian, and Mandarin Oriental. His theatrical credits include acclaimed productions like Smokey Joe’s Café, TOMMY, Hair, RENT, and In the Heights.

In 2020, Matt released his long-awaited educational book, A Drummer’s Guide to Afro-Caribbean & South American Grooves, which received high praise from respected authors, performers, and educators throughout the percussion world.

As an educator, Matt has shaped the next generation of drummers for decades—teaching at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Alexander Dawson School (2005–2022), The Warehouse School (2020–2022), and percussion at the Nasri School for Gifted Children. These posts he considers a true honor.

2025 marks a banner year: while continuing to teach a full roster of students, Matt is launching an online membership platform offering lessons for all levels—from beginner to advanced— covering grooves, rudiments, styles, theory, and more.

And of course, he’s still laying it down with his band and longtime friends in State of Mind.

About the lesson

Welcome to Matt Murphy Drum Lessons! Private Drum Lessons for All Ages & Levels

Whether you're picking up sticks for the first time or getting back behind the kit, I'm here to help you grow as a drummer.

I teach all styles — including Rock, Jazz, Funk, Pop, Latin, and Afro-Caribbean — using a song-based learning system that makes every lesson musical, fun, and focused.

No two people learn the same way, so I don’t teach the same way. Every student gets a lesson plan tailored to how they learn best. You’ll be playing a full song of your choice by the end of your first lesson.

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Nicolas
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Perfect! Very knowledgeable, extremely welcoming and friendly. Looking forward to many more lessons
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Nicolas

Perfect! Very knowledgeable, extremely welcoming and friendly. Looking forward to many more lessons
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Joe

My Daughter has been seeing Matt for almost a year now. I have had the privilege of watching her go from never touching a drum stick to playing some rather difficult songs. The progress I have seen her make has been remarkable. But none of it would be possible without Matt. He has the passion, patience, and knowledge for teaching that she needed. To see her have fun and get better at something that she loves is truly special. We look so forward to seeing him every week! If you, or your child is in search of a drum coach look no further. Thank you Matt for all that you do! - Joe.
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Joe
My Daughter has been seeing Matt for almost a year now. I have had the privilege of watching her go from never touching a drum stick to playing some rather difficult songs. The progress I have seen her make has been remarkable. But none of it would be possible without Matt. He has the passion, patience, and knowledge for teaching that she needed. To see her have fun and get better at something that she loves is truly special. We look so forward to seeing him every week! If you, or your child is in search of a drum coach look no further. Thank you Matt for all that you do! - Joe.
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10h: $750

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This first lesson offered with Matt will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

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ALL AGES, ALL STYLES and ALL LEVELS. The first lesson is a “Meet and Greet”, as long as a block of lessons is purchased.

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Stefanos

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