Matt Palmer has been teaching all levels of guitar for over 15 years.  His students have been top prize winners in numerous guitar competitions, and have gone on to earn performance degrees at major universities throughout the United States.  A dedicated and knowledgeable instructor, Matt has taught private instruction and classroom guitar at The University of Arizona, Appalachian State University, Caldwell Community College, and numerous privately owned institutions.  In demand as a performer and teacher, he has taught masterclasses at many guitar festivals and universities throughout the United States.  In addition, Matt’s workshop “Effortless Scales” has been recognized as a valuable addition to guitar pedagogy.  

Matt holds Master of Music and Bachelor of Music degrees in guitar performance, and is currently a Doctor of Music candidate at The University of Arizona.  Matt is now accepting students of all levels for private instruction.  References are available upon request. 

Matt’s studio is in Bowie, MD - centrally located between Annapolis, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.  Please contact or use the form below for studio rates and information.      

Matt Palmer, solo guitar

Debut CD - Released 2010

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Matt Palmer is a Strings By Mail sponsored artist

- Matt’s new CD is now available

- Roger Cope’s recent review of Matt’s new CD

- Brad Conroy’s review of Matt’s new CD

- Matt Palmer is now a Strings By Mail sponsored artist

- Matt’s new interview with Guitar International has been published

- Check out Matt’s webcam interview with The Classical Guitar Blog 

- Matt’s recent interview with Guitar International is now online

- Look for the release of Matt’s method book on A-M-I scales in winter 2010