PEDAGOGY-TEACHING 

Matthew maintains a robust teaching schedule that includes one-on-one lessons, masterclasses, and workshops. He is a passionate teacher determined to help students succeed and grow in their music-making. Matthew has spent significant time researching and focusing on organ pedagogy and practice. 

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Matthew leads the organ studio as Adjunct Professor of Organ at Lee College in Baytown, TX. He also maintains a private studio based at his home and at Saint Francis, where he teaches students of all age levels and experiences. Matthew is also on faculty at the Saint Andrew's Presbyterian School of Fine Arts and previously served as organ faculty at the University of Houston's Community Arts Academy.

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He has also served as a guest organ teacher at Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) in Houston, teaching sixteen young pianists studying organ.

 

Please contact Matthew if you are interested in pursuing private organ study. He also frequently presents masterclasses and workshops on numerous topics, including organ registration, voluntary playing, hymn playing, organ technique, and more. 

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MATTHEW'S PEDAGOGICAL PHILOSOPHY ​​

I strive to help students deeply engage in the music-making process while working to build a technique that supports it. In addition, I help students engage with the historical and mechanical aspects of the instrument, the composer, and the repertoire, which helps inform our musical choices. Through this guidance, we work to make meaningful musical decisions, respect the composer's own intentions and ideas, connect with the wider community, and develop our own personality.