Duo Lessons

If you want the feeling of a private lesson but either want the fun of sharing this experience with a friend, or wish to save a bit of cash on your hourly tuition rate, I can provide you with this opportunity.  Minimum lesson lengths of 45 minutes apply, as do prepayment terms on a block of lessons to ensure two people will be attending.  Please contact me to discuss options if you and your friend, or perhaps your two kids, are ready to get started.

Private Lessons

I offer tuition in 30, 45 and 60 minute blocks at my premises in Balmain, Sydney NSW, or I am able to travel to you (within a 7km radius).  As a private practitioner I am able to offer a flexible learning environment that can work around your busy schedule.  

Using a multitude of resources I am able to create structured pathways for us to realise your short, medium and long term guitar goals.    Whether you are just starting out, or are a seasoned player, I have the ideas and knowledge to help you progress and feel at home with your axe.

I offer tuition for players of all levels, from beginner to advanced.  I teach both acoustic and electric instruments and am happy to focus on a multitude of genres; from blues, pop, rock, fusion, funk...I've got you covered.

With an ability to relate to both young children and adults alike you can rest assured you will receive the highest quality of tuition and communication.

Of course all of these services are provided at the most competitive of rates.  Keep scrolling for information on rates.

Testimonials

"My daughter Edie's playing has improved dramatically under Matt's tutelage. He is a gifted musician who has an easy and relaxed manner with his students ... rather than dreading music lessons, kids look forward to them! I'd have no hesitation in recommending Matt to all aspiring guitarists, not matter what style you favour."  Tony, Google review

​"Matt Hurt has been teaching me music theory and hard riffs to play on my Fender Jazz Bass for about eighteen months now, and it has been great. I suffered an extremely severe traumatic brain injury with intraventricular haemmhorage, also had contactures in my left hand and have had five surgeries on it and this adds to the difficulties yet Matt is Very Patient and understanding" Matt, Google review

"Matt has been teaching my daughter for a few years. She is now 9 years old and her passion for guitar continues to grow, thanks to Matt’s teaching style." Sam, Facebook page review

Hourly Rates

Private Lessons - At my studio
$58 per hour (weekdays), $68 per hour (Saturdays), minimum lesson length 30 minutes

Private Lessons - Travelling to you
$58 per hour (weekdays), $68 per hour (Saturdays), minimum lesson length 45 minutes, plus a flat travel rate of $15 on top of your lesson fee
​

Duo Lessons - At my studio
$45 per hour (per student), minimum lesson length 45 minutes
​
Duo Lessons - Travelling to you
$45 per hour (per student), minimum lesson length 60 minutes, no travel fee
​
Terms and Conditions for taking guitar lessons with Matt Hurt
  • Students are entitled to rearrange one lesson per teaching period (invoiced set of lessons) without charge, subject to availability, provided a minimum 24 hours notice is given by the student
  • 24 hours notice is required if you wish to cancel a lesson without being charged
  • Any further lesson rearranging due to a student’s unavailability will be charged at a flat rate of $45 per lesson and invoiced separately
  • As a performing musician I reserve the right to rearrange lessons if, on the rare occasion, a performance clashes with your arranged lesson.  You will be credited the appropriate time missed and the lesson will be rearranged at no extra charge.
  • If I am unable to teach due to sickness I will endeavour to inform you, the student or parent/guardian, with minimum 4 hours notice.  Credit will be provided for the missed lesson and I will rearrange the lesson at no extra charge.
  • Any part of a teaching period for which I will not be available will be made clear to you before invoicing for that period
  • Invoices for multiple lessons must be paid in full no later than 2 weeks from the invoice date
  • Invoices for single/one off lessons must be paid in full before the completion of the lesson
  • Payment methods are listed on the invoice.  I accept bank transfer as a primary method, cash and credit payments are also accepted.  For credit card payment please use PayPal.  The email address to which you should send money is esquiremne@gmail.com.  Payments made by credit card through PayPal are subject to a 2.5% surcharge.  This is to cover the cost of PayPal’s own charges.
  • When paying by bank transfer please quote the student’s name and invoice number