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MATTHEW KNIFFIN

MUSIC LESSONS FOR KIDS & ADULTS

           2025-2026

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PIANO | GUITAR | DRUMS | BASS

ALL AGES 5+

IN-HOME LESSONS ON BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA

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BAINBRIDGE ISLAND MUSIC LESSONS
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND MUSIC LESSONS

Focused on having fun, self-expression, and living in the moment. Music is your joyful outlet to feel alive and empowered.

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LOCAL IN-HOME LESSONS 
 

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA 
 

I offer in-home lessons or you’re welcome to join me at my studio—whatever works best for you.

Reimagining music lessons on Bainbridge Island — a place where young musicians nurture their creativity, express themselves freely, and discover the pure joy of making music.

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About Me

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND MUSIC LESSONS

Hi! I'm Matt, and I absolutely love music.

I started playing instruments when I was 7, and music has been guiding my life ever since.

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It’s been incredibly fulfilling to help kids and adults connect with music, develop their skills, and find joy in every note.

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Let’s make some music together!

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INSTRUMENTS

Choose your path!

INSTRUMENTS
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND PIANO

PIANO
Fingers at the ready!

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND GUITAR

GUITAR
Chords & Shred!

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND DRUMS

DRUMS
Boom Boom Crash!

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND BASS

BASS
Slappin' da bass!

OTHER MUSICAL AREAS WE CAN EXPLORE...

SONGWRITING

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND SONGWRITING

RECORDING &
MUSIC PRODUCTION

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND RECORDING

IMPROVISATION & JAM SKILLS

BAINBRIDGE ISLAND BAND

Music lessons aren’t just about notes and songs...
They’re a chance to deepen our mind, lift our spirit, and nurture our emotional well-being.

TEACHING APPROACH & PHILOSOPHY​

I teach with playfulness and patience because music should be fun!

Focusing on enjoyment and connection helps students build a positive, stress-free relationship with music. It's all about embracing the process and making music a source of joy, especially at the start of the journey.

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Beyond skills, music fosters self-expression and growth—valuable tools in a world that can feel overwhelming. Whether or not students pursue music professionally, these lessons nurture confidence, creativity, and connection.

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Let’s jam, explore, and find your unique musical voice!

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Any questions? Give me a call so we can have a chat before our free trial lesson!

978.302.7567

Credentials

Berklee College of Music 
ALUM

Studied with many world renowned musicians
(Jim Stinnett, Michael Manring, Tosin Abasi, many others)

20+ Years
of practicing instruments

Extensive music portfolio including composition and sound design

2500+
Logged teaching hours

Other Artistry & Creativity Persuits
Retreats, Buddhism, Meditation, Yoga, Cooking, Film, and others

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FREE TRIAL LESSON
In-Home (Bainbridge Island)
Piano | Guitar | Drums | Bass

$0

$60

30-MINUTE LESSON
In-Home (Bainbridge Island)
Piano | Guitar | Drums | Bass

$75

45-MINUTE LESSON
In-Home (Bainbridge Island)
Piano | Guitar | Drums | Bass

$90

60-MINUTE LESSON
In-Home (Bainbridge Island)
Piano | Guitar | Drums | Bass

TESTIMONIALS

 "I like learning from Matt because he lets me choose songs that I like.  

He made learning the guitar over zoom easy and fun."

- R.C.

Matt is very patient and always helps me through something if I don't understand it. He is so kind and funny and lets me play almost any song I want. And he is just a great teacher overall!

- A.M.

"Matt is an awesome piano and guitar teacher! We went through severalmusic teachers before finding him, and he ended up teaching our sonboth piano and guitar. He is flexible and has a positive, encouraging,and patient attitude. He was also successful in motivating our son --which is not always easy! He is well organized, and set up
'performances' for our son to showcase his learning to us. Matt is
highly talented, while also being very conscientious and able to work
well with children, youth, or adults. We have recommended him highly
to friends that were very appreciative to have him, and we believe
that he will be an asset in any teaching environment."

S.S.

"Matt is an incredibly patient, creative, and encouraging teacher!  My son looked forward to his lessons every week, and it was such a joy to see his creativity blossom!  He was so excited when he got to start jamming out to some of his favorite songs!"

B.R.

"Matt is an amazingly warm, enthusiastic, and kind teacher and we can't think of anyone better to teach our boys guitar online! Music is hard to learn virtually for young children, but our kids made significant progress with Matt during the pandemic. He is always introducing fun songs that keeps them very engaged and he gently pushes them to learn. He really connects with children in an enjoyable way. He has also been flexible during difficult times, very punctual and sends us our weekly lesson sheets promptly!"

J.D.

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Guitar Lessons
Piano Lesson
Online Guitar Class
TESTIMONIALS
CONTACT
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND MUSIC LESSONS

Contact

Music With Matt
Music Lessons for Kids &
Adults
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA

Matt Kniffin
978-302-7567
mkniffin@alumni.berklee.edu

 

Thank you!

Please let me know about your interest and I will get back to you shortly!

 

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