"Live as if you will die tomorrow; learn as if you will live forever."   Gandhi

Allen Mathews teaches classical guitar at Reed College and Oregon Episcopal School in Portland, Oregon, and has a private teaching studio.  He also teaches classes and workshops in the community.  His teaching style pulls from the many teachers with whom he has studied,  in addition to his own personal study of learning, cognitive processes, and body mechanics.

"My philosophy is one of mastery.  Learning is something that we do for a lifetime.  As any master craftsman or artist can attest, the moment-by-moment process becomes the most important facet.  When we develop attention to detail and consistent focus of mind, beauty will inevitably emerge.  This is true for everything, not just music."

Rates are $50/hour, $40/45min, and $28/30min for Private lessons, payable in advance for the month.  Make-up lessons are subject to time availability.  Classes and group lesson prices vary and are priced by the term.  Please inquire.

Please note, web lessons are also available.  Read more here.

Contact Allen via phone or email: 970-769-2503 or allen@allenmathews.com.