INSTRUCTOR PROFILE

Matt Manning Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Ukulele Location | Omaha
Phone | (402) 578-6230
Email | guitardestroyer1@gmail.com

Instructor – Performer – Recording Artist – Independent Contractor

Online Lessons Available (Zoom, FaceTime or Skype)

Guitar (Electrics and Acoustics, 6, 7, 8 string and more), Banjo (5 string, Tenors, Plectrum) Mandolin, and Ukulele

Music Theory, Songwriting, Performance, Transcription, and More!

I Teach Beginners to Advanced and Professionals!

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-Over 35 years of playing experience.
-Full-Time Instructor from 2008 to the present.
-Average 50-55 students a week.
-Specialized in multiple instruments, styles, and techniques.
-Customized lessons for each individual’s styles and goals.
-A simple approach to help you achieve your goals.
-Focus on understanding how to practice.

“If you’re stuck in a rut, this will get you out forever!”

-How to effectively utilize your practice time for maximum benefit.
-Techniques for increased speed and dexterity.
-Importance of Right-hand techniques
-Understanding lead improvisation, to play what you want when you want.
-Music theory and understanding its value.
-Usage of scales, arpeggios, chord building, and chord voicing.
-Most Importantly, Time Management!
-All these things will help reinforce your development as a player and your ability for faster growth and endless song creation.
-Knowledge of traditional Banjo, Mandolin, and Ukulele techniques.
-Specialized in Claw Hammer (Frailing), Bluegrass picking (Scruggs style, Single String, Melodic, and many more), and other modified techniques.
-I always keep a relaxed and patient approach to your learning to help you to understand how to achieve your personal goals as a player.
-My goal is to teach you how to use tools to achieve a more rewarding growth by avoiding the “easy way”. If you learn “how” to practice you will be way more efficient which will make it feel “easier”.

-All Ages and Skill Levels Welcome!!!

I have students of all Ages, Skill levels and Physical Abilities. It doesn’t matter as long as you want to play! My experience will help you grow faster and show you what you’re capable of using Comprehension techniques, practice habit development, and tool usage for more rapid growth!

-Additional Highlights

I have performed in many bands and many styles over the years including (Blues, Alternative, Grunge, Punk, Thrash, Skate Rock, Reggae, Country, Metal, Death Metal, Irish Folk Punk Rock, Bluegrass, and Southern Rock).

I currently Perform with…

-Southern Nights A Southern Rock Tribute 2022-present

https://www.facebook.com/SouthernNightsBand

Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uqsu8cWSAsw

-APRIL MANNING “Pril and Johnny” 2010-present
Facebook: The Pril Page/Pril Jam

https://business.facebook.com/The-Pril-PagePril-Jam-483242171812627/

-BADMOTORFINGER A SOUNDGARDEN Tribute 2018-present
Facebook: @badmotorfinger4

https://www.facebook.com/pg/badmotorfinger4/about/

-BANJO LOCO 2010-present
Facebook: Banjo Loco

https://www.facebook.com/Banjo-Loco-110270332327456/

VIDEOS