“We’ve loved hearing our kids play jazz, classical, rock, and movie scores over the four years they’ve been taught by Matt. Matt has a good ability to connect with his students, a wide breadth of musical knowledge and skill, and is incredibly patient and open. We highly recommend Matt, especially if you’re looking for your kids to be exposed to and playing a wide range of music!”    – Jenny W.

“Our girls have worked with Matt for a combined 12 years. Matt has given them a wonderful education in classical and jazz piano. When our oldest auditioned for Roosevelt Jazz on tenor saxophone, the instructors asked her how she knew her music theory so well, and she answered, ‘My piano teacher, Matt Mitchell!'”    – Jennifer S.

“I am an adult who studied classical piano for several years and was fascinated by, but very nervous about, trying to learn to play jazz on the piano. Matt is highly skilled at both jazz and classical piano and also has a thorough background in music theory. He is able to help me understand jazz music and develop jazz technique. He is a flexible, highly knowledgable, understanding teacher who has an amazingly friendly, comfortable, enthusiastic and absolutely non-threatening approach to learning whether he’s teaching jazz or classical music.”    – Joanne R.

“Our 13-year-old and 11-year-old have been taking piano and guitar lessons from Matt for three years and they’ve come a long way from beginners to performers!  Matt is very skilled at adjusting lessons to fit each student’s level and preferences. It’s been so fun to see our kids grow with music and want to keep playing!”    – Anne S.

“Matt was able to inspire and teach all 3 of my children, who have very different personalities and learning styles. He helps his students build on their own interests and passions which helps keep them motivated! His influence and direction has led to their success in high school and middle school jazz bands and more importantly he has helped them develop a love for playing music!”    – Ari O.

“Matt has been a wonderful piano teacher for our children for the last 6 years, providing them with the right challenge and musical foundation each step of the way. Under his instruction, they have developed a love of playing, have become confident musicians, and started to explore other instruments.”    – Ty T

“Matt has taught both our boys piano since they were 6.  His teaching style encourages creativity and technical understanding as a foundation. I was impressed to see my 6 year old learn Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, then be asked to transpose it to another key, or play it in a minor.  He encourages students to love music by performing classical, jazz, and contemporary pieces or even songs they compose themselves.  Now 6-7 years later both my boys are still playing and enjoying piano while many of their friends who trained with other instructors no longer play.”    – Genevieve P.

“All three of our children have taken lessons from Matt. Our youngest has tried Ukulele and piano. They have all loved learning jazz and getting to choose what they work on. I love hearing them practice!  I look forward to recitals, when we get to hear students play a variety of musical styles on solo instruments, as well as together in small groups.”              – Kristin G.