Matthew is a caring, flexible and understanding tutor, able to cater to all pupils of all ages, backgrounds and abilities.
Online lessons on Zoom or Meets are available for pupils all around the world. With over 11 years’ teaching experience across multiple schools and festivals, you are in safe hands.
Matthew teaches ukulele, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, jazz banjo, and music theory/history. He has taught with Surrey Arts, as well as provided learning material for ABRSM and the London College of Music.
His degree in music teaching has equipped him with numerous resources, strategies and approaches that allow him to cater a unique learning experience to every pupil.
“I have learnt more with you in the last hour than I have in my five years of playing ukulele!”
Workshop attendee, about Matthew’s Focus on Expression workshop at the Bracklesham Ukulele Weekend, 2023
Unlike other teachers, Matthew’s main instrument has always been the ukulele, meaning he understands the instrument better than most.
Lessons are always tailored to the individual, where you can develop at your own pace. Combine what you want to learn and what you need to learn in order to progress.
New pupils get their first 30 minutes absolutely free!
Prices
Get your first 30 minutes ABSOLUTELY FREE!
And receive ANOTHER free 30 minutes if you refer a friend!
£40/hour, £25/Half Hour
“…[Matthew] explains everything so clearly. Everything he says just makes so much sense…”
Workshop attendee, about Matthew’s Rhythm workshop at Sussex Ukulele Festival 2019
Ukulele players of all levels taught, from complete beginners, intermediate level to more advanced
Online teaching available on Zoom or Meets for pupils all around the world
Grades 1 – 5 theory, beginner bass guitar and GCSE/A-level music tutoring also available
“Matthew has helped me fill in on a lot of music theory…thank you Matthew!”
AndyDan, 2020
“The future of the ukulele”
Giovanni Albini, Professor of Ukulele, Conservatorio Antonio Vivaldi, Italy, 2022
“One day soon, you’ll be up there with the greats of the ukulele”
Peter Moss, international professional ukulele player, 2021
“You’re going to be the top guy”
Aaron Crowell, Hawaii Music School, 2020
“one of the most hard working, adaptive, versitile and complete ukulele players on the scene“
Samantha Muir, ukulele PhD doctorate, 2023
A fresh new talent on the ukulele, already making a huge impression.
Sometime in mid-2011, a young boy picked up his first ukulele, quickly becoming fascinated with the instrument. 12 years later and Matthew Quilliam became the first person to use the ukulele for an entire music degree, graduating in 2023 with first class honours.
Thanks to his life-long connection and expertise with the instrument, he has developed a wide skill set and a popular range of shows, whilst showing no signs of slowing down.
Versatility is in abundance when it comes to Matthew’s capabilities. With his boundless energy and his trademark smile, Matthew is sure to leave any audience wanting more.
Based in southern UK, his travels have brought him to appear at Grand Northern, Bracklesham, Isle of Wight, Yeovil and Shrewkfest Ukulele Festivals, Chichester Jazz Club, Concorde Club Eastleigh, Princess Hall Aldershot, Oktoberfest Swindon, Didcot Railway Centre, Weyfest, Abbey Road Studios & internationally in Italy, France, Germany and Poland.
On top of that, he has composed for a handful of albums and films, educational and examined ukulele material for ABRSM, the London College of Music and the London Ukulele Project, as well as written live pit band music for Chichester Festival Theatre.
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