Empower your children to fall in love with playing an instrument, unlocking a lifelong passion for music.
Most parents just want their kids to focus on the instruments and music skills but the reality is your kids fall in love with playing the instruments by doing fun activities that include the skills to play so that they are much more likely to be playing the instruments long term.
By immersing your children in these joyful experiences, using our Joy Association Method, they will not only develop essential music skills but also foster a deep and lasting connection to the piano, ensuring their long-term commitment.
Instructor: Matt Wherley
Multi-instrumentalist Matthew Wherley brings to life a diverse catalog of music as a guitarist and
lutenist. Along with stylistic and technical nuance, he brings to both instruments a captivating,
natural musicality. Originally from State College, Pennsylvania, Wherley currently lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area.
As a solo performer, Wherley brings variety to the stage with selections from the renaissance to the twenty-first century. He has recently performed at San Francisco’s Herbst Theater, Hume Concert Hall and Sol Joseph Recital Hall and at Indiana University's Auer and Ford-Crawford Halls.
Wherley received his Bachelor of Music in guitar performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, graduating with highest distinction and he recently received his Masters of Music from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music where he studied guitar with professor David Tanenbaum and lute with professor Richard Savino.
Wherley has studied with world renowned performers and pedagogues including David Tanenbaum, David Russell, Ernesto Bitetti, Sergio Assad, Nigel North, and Richard Savino.
Guitar Buddies and Guitar Group Program
are here for you!
Guitar Group Program:
Ensemble Play for All Ages
Our Guitar Group Program is an ensemble program where Guitarist of all ages and skill levels come together to play, learn, and grow. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced player, there is a place for you in our community.
What We Offer:
Small Group Learning Environment: Max with 6 kids to make sure high focus and where you can learn and play with others easily.
Diverse Repertoire: A mix of classical, jazz, folk and rock music.
Performance Opportunities: Regular recitals and community performances.
Skill Development: Focus on ensemble playing, sight-reading, and musicianship.
Guitar Buddies Program:
Pair Up and Progress
Guitar Buddies is our unique peer-learning program. Pairing up students of similar skill levels, it offers a fun and interactive way to practice and learn guitar. Through collaborative sessions, buddies inspire and motivate each other, creating a supportive learning environment.
Benefits of Guitar Buddies:
Shared Learning: Tackle challenges and celebrate achievements together.
Practice Coordination: Work on coordination and timing, essential skills for ensemble play.
Peer Support: Gain insights and tips from fellow guitarist.
Enhanced Motivation: Stay motivated and accountable with a practice partner.