Formally educated in guitar and music, Matt teaches the way musicianship is built: technique and theory first, then song learning, then writing and improvising. The goal isn't just playing songs — it's building a real, functional musician who can hold their own in any style. A proven, structured method: A formal, step-by-step path from technique and theory through songwriting and improvisation, designed to make you a complete musician, not just someone who can play a few songs. True stylistic versatility: Comfortable playing in any style, so lessons aren't locked into one genre — you learn to adapt and grow wherever your interests take you. Beyond the guitar: Also skilled in recording and production, giving students insight into the full musical process, not just the fretboard.

Backed by over a decade of real-world performing experience in theater, choir, and band settings, Trevor teaches with professionalism as a core foundation and a genuine love for music in all its forms — With a background starting from Rock, Pop and Metal all the way to Jazz, Blues, and even Latin music, nothing is off limits. From the Ground up: Lessons with Trevor explore harmonic and rhythmic theory concepts to give a deep understanding of music at its core, giving practical insights as we dive into the mentality and emotion behind each decision to really deepen our connection to the music we play. Theory that connects to feeling: Breaking down techniques and concepts such as articulation and dynamics into fundamental building blocks, always tied to the emotion and intention behind the music that are manageable to students of all ages and backgrounds. Maintenance through experience: With over a decade ripping apart guitars and putting them back together, Trevor has been operating his lutherie business independently since 2023, working as the full-time guitar tech at the Guitar Center in West Springfield while running his own repair shop.

While fully equipped to teach acoustic folk, pop rhythm, and foundational chords, Brendan’s deepest expertise lies in elite rock and metal lead playing. His high-level technical skill comes from a lifetime spent at the epicenter of a musical movement. The Core Revolution: Active part of the legendary Western Mass metalcore scene in the mid-to-late 1990s, witnessing and contributing to the formation of Shadows Fall. Elite Training: Taught by lead guitarist Jon Donais (Shadows Fall/Anthrax). Teaching Pedigree: Spent years teaching guitar side-by-side with Joel Stroetzel and Adam Dutkiewicz of Killswitch Engage. Experience: Served as the Head of Lessons at the West Springfield Guitar Center from 2018 until the store's closure in May 2026, managing top-tier music education program standards.