Overview
Whether you're dreaming of strumming like Bach or jamming like Alicia Keys, Buchadian's dedicated guitar instructors are here to guide you. Our experienced faculty will teach you the fundamentals of sight-reading, technique, and music theory while incorporating your favorite songs into each lesson. With personalized instruction, you'll develop the skills needed to become the guitarist you aspire to be.
Multi-instrumentalist Matthew Wherley brings to life a diverse catalog of music as a guitarist and lutenist. Along with stylistic and technical nuance, he brings to both instruments a captivating, natural musicality. Originally from State College, Pennsylvania, Wherley currently lives and works in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a solo performer, Wherley brings variety to the stage with selections from the renaissance to the twenty-first century. He has recently performed at San Francisco’s Herbst Theater, Hume Concert Hall and Sol Joseph Recital Hall and at Indiana University's Auer and Ford-Crawford Halls.
Wherley received his Bachelor of Music in guitar performance from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, graduating with highest distinction and he recently received his Masters of Music from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music where he studied guitar with professor David Tanenbaum and lute with professor Richard Savino.
Wherley has studied with world renowned performers and pedagogues including David Tanenbaum, David Russell, Ernesto Bitetti, Sergio Assad, Nigel North, and Richard Savino.
Instructor: Matt Wherley
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the #1 reason to study music at Buchadian Art & Music Studio?
Our music instructors are warm and friendly, and get to know each student and parent on a personal level. We work with you to craft a lesson plan that fits your individual needs and the student's favorite type of music. Whether you're playing in local bands, a seven year old taking their first lesson, or a fifty year old returning to the guitar after many years, we’ll set goals to achieve your musical aspirations.
What styles of music do you teach?
We teach all styles, from rock, pop and jazz to country, blues and classical.
How qualified are your music instructors?
Our music instructors are highly qualified, all have teaching experience, and most importantly, they have a passion for teaching. Being a musician doesn't automatically make you a teacher--that's why we search for those who are best qualified for mentoring our music students!
We search the bay area for the top teachers, who embody the high values at Buchadian Art & Music Studio. Most importantly, our instructors strive to relate their teaching to each individual student's learning style. Many of our instructors have gone on performance tours of the USA and Europe and have years of professional performance and teaching experience. In addition to their teaching credentials, our teachers have warm personalities, are extremely friendly, and strive to get to know each student and their parent on a personal level. We search high and low for the BEST teachers, so you don't have to!
What will I learn from guitar lessons at Buchadian Art & Music Studio?
Whether you want to master the intricate melodies of Bach or the soulful tunes of modern artists, our teachers are committed to helping you become the guitarist you aspire to be. They will guide you through the fundamentals of sight reading, technique, and music theory, while incorporating your favorite songs into the lessons.
Do I have to know how to read music?
No. Beginners are welcome!
Do I need a guitar to learn the instrument?
Yes, you will need a guitar at home to take lessons. However, it doesn't have to be a high-end model—a basic acoustic or electric guitar will be sufficient for the first six months as you develop your skills.
How long does it take to learn how to play the guitar?
There's no set timeline for mastering the guitar, as it varies from person to person. However, with regular practice, you can achieve a basic level of playing within a few months. Many of our students continue taking lessons long-term because they enjoy the process of constant improvement and find the lessons both rewarding and enjoyable.
I don't have any musical background or ability. Can I still help my child practice?
Yes. Even if you don't have a musical background you can ask the teacher for advice on how to help your child practice. By simply monitoring that they are doing exercises a certain number of times per day the student will progress. Parents will occasionally sit in on their child's music lesson to get an idea of the proper way a song should sound or how the student should be positioning their hands.
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