Matt Richards

”Matt's album 'Balance' is really well-done — it's some of his best work. In particular, his rendition of the Black Orpheus theme is a masterpiece. “ Larry Coryell ************* ”The Matt Richards Group does not play your grandfather's brand of jazz, unless that patriarch happens to be John McLaughlin. The energized sound his trio produces is most definitely 21st century and their collective interaction borders on psychic. Whether on six-string guitar or a fretless 11-string hybrid, Richards is truly a guitarist's guitarist.” Jazztimes.com ************* ”Impossible to define and largely improvisational...

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”Matt's album 'Balance' is really well-done — it's some of his best work. In particular, his rendition of the Black Orpheus theme is a masterpiece. “ Larry Coryell ************* ”The Matt Richards Group does not play your grandfather's brand of jazz, unless that patriarch happens to be John McLaughlin. The energized sound his trio produces is most definitely 21st century and their collective interaction borders on psychic. Whether on six-string guitar or a fretless 11-string hybrid, Richards is truly a guitarist's guitarist.” Jazztimes.com ************* ”Impossible to define and largely improvisational.... One In Mind suggests a musician who’s always going to be pushing the boundaries.” Acoustic (magazine) *************

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Primary Instrument

Guitar

Location

Philadelphia

Willing to teach

Intermediate to advanced

Credentials/Background

As a result of the pandemic I am now teaching all students online. I regularly utilize Zoom, Skype and What's App for online lessons. For further details, including rates and scheduling, please contact me directly: [email protected]

Clinic/Workshop Information

Drawing upon over 38 years of playing music and 20 years of teaching guitar, Matt Richards conducts both workshops and masterclasses for groups and provides personal musical instruction for individuals at all levels of musical ability. In his workshops, Matt provides insight into the mechanics of playing the guitar and the factors utilized to create music

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Primary Instrument

Guitar

Location

Philadelphia

Willing to teach

Intermediate to advanced

Credentials/Background

As a result of the pandemic I am now teaching all students online. I regularly utilize Zoom, Skype and What's App for online lessons. For further details, including rates and scheduling, please contact me directly: [email protected]

Clinic/Workshop Information

Drawing upon over 38 years of playing music and 20 years of teaching guitar, Matt Richards conducts both workshops and masterclasses for groups and provides personal musical instruction for individuals at all levels of musical ability. In his workshops, Matt provides insight into the mechanics of playing the guitar and the factors utilized to create music. Depending upon the audience, the focus of his workshops will vary from more generalized (how a guitar produces sound, playing styles, components of music) to player- specific (technical aspects of the guitar, playing techniques, musical components, equipment). Regardless of the audience, Matt plays both technical demonstrations and complete performances during every workshop. Matt’s masterclasses are intended for individuals with at least a moderate level of musical experience. Conducted in small groups (two to six players with their instruments), Matt focuses on specifics of technique, sound, style and music theory with each participant playing and interacting directly with Matt. Through personal musical instruction Matt has worked with a sizeable number of individuals ranging in ages from 6 to 75 years of age, from complete beginners to seasoned players. As most programs held in conjunction with concerts are limited in time to one or two days, a player with at least a moderate level of ability will benefit the most from an individual lesson. Matt provides specifics regarding playing techniques, rhythm, scales and performance suggestions for contemporary electric, jazz, classical and modern fingerstyle players. Please contact Matt for additional information.

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