I’ve been taking face to face lessons with Art Matthews for over 5 years now. His knowledge on music theory, and the art of playing the piano is exceeded only by his ability to convey that knowledge onto his students in a very natural progression. Art does not teach merely how to play songs, he gets you to understand the structure and inner mechanics of music you hear every day so that you can apply that knowledge and make music of your own. Art has never failed to impress me with his ability to analyze, and make me understand any genre of music I have brought to him. Having said this, when Art told me of his plans to do online lessons, I was skeptical that he could effectively deliver the same personalized lesson structure that I had grown accustomed to. Art offered me a free chance to try his 4 camera interactive Skype lesson, in exchange for some feedback so that he could Iron out the kinks. I’m happy to say that he has impressed me once again with his ingenuity, and has pulled it off with flying colors. I personally think he has come as close to a lesson in his physical presence, as possible. When learning a new instrument, I feel it is imperative that you have a coach along for the ride, and thanks to Arts’ new online lessons, my coach is there when I need him day or night at the click of a button. If you are serious about playing piano, you would be hard pressed to find someone as reliable, or as knowledgable as Art Matthews.