Guitar Lessons in Allen, TX

At Matt Burk Music Studio, we make guitar lessons fun and engaging for students of all ages and skill levels. The guitar instructors develop customized lessons for each student - using the music that each student enjoys, and taking into account his or her unique musical goals, interests and learning styles.

You can read more about our guitar instructors below. Also, be sure to take a look at the video to the right to get a glimpse into what it is like to be a student at Matt Burk Music Studio!

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Connor Veteto: Guitar & Bass lesson Teacher - Allen, Texas

My journey into music began over 14 years ago playing acoustic and electric guitar and singing. I’ve sung and played professionally since 2009 for worship bands, with Texas original music and cover bands – The BoomBachs and The Enablers. I love playing modern and classic rock, pop, gospel, hip-hop and funk. Experiencing music is my greatest passion with soccer being a close second!

In studying music, my high school music theory instructor was my greatest influence. He not only inspired me in my struggle to read and write music, he taught me the importance of aural skills and how to use my ear as a tool in learning music. This changed my approach to reading and writing music and the way I teach. He helped me to discover for myself what made learning music fun and memorable.

So now I create fun environments for my students and help them to pinpoint what inspires them to learn music. This makes all the difference because then we can identify personal goals and aspirations and create a plan to work toward success.

Most students experience fear and anxiety when they first start performing – I know I did! At Matt Burk Studios our instructors create a safe and dynamic environment to coach students through their performance nerves. Our goal is to transform those early fears into a deep love for playing and performing. Live performances are a vital key to unlocking passion, excitement and self expression in music.

A performance highlight for me was competing in a national “battle of the bands” music competition in LA to perform for and meet prominent industry figures. It was eye opening to see life on the road with a band, the inner workings of the music industry and how recording studios operate.

I’ve learned never to doubt my ability to learn and grow in music and I pass this on to my students. The key to growth is to explore, experiment and have fun in the process.

Randall Groves: Guitar lesson Teacher - Allen, Texas

My musical journey began at age 4 with piano lessons. My passion for piano, led me to performing in Texas state-wide competitions where I won the regional competition from age 8 - 14. 

One of my favorite bands, ‘Green Day’ inspired me to pursue my next and primary passion - guitar. I began taking formal guitar lessons at the age of 14. I also studied classical guitar in and throughout high school. I won the state completion in guitar at ages 15 and 17 with the TMTA. 

Upon entering Collin college I had the privilege of studying guitar under Fernand Vera. Studying with Fernand really helped develop and broaden me and my guitar playing abilities.  While at Collin College I won the guitar competition in 2018. In 2019 I took first place in the Dallas County guitar competition.

I performed with the Guitar Foundation of America in 2019 and was featured in their magazine.  

During 2019 -2020 I had the honor of traveling to China to be a guest performer and instructor at the Zhangzhou Kaifeng University. 

As an instructor, I love helping my students unlock their abilities. My formal training in music from classical to rock gives me a wide spectrum from which to teach. 

I enjoy teaching all styles and skill levels of music including classical, rock, country, pop, blues and more. I want to instill in my students a solid foundation and excitement about music so they will have a lifelong enjoyment of music.   

More about Guitar Lessons with Us

The versatility of the guitar makes it a very popular instrument. At Matt Burk Music Studio, we understand that this versatility draws students with a wide range of musical interests. We have intentionally chosen instructors who can help students master practically any style they would like to learn - all the while, using positive reinforcement, creativity and patience in lessons.

Guitar lessons at Matt Burk Music Studio are tailored to each individual student. Depending on each student's particular musical interests and goals, they may include theory, ear training, reading tablature and notation, proper technique and of course songs that the student chooses! We strive to create an environment where, as students advance, they can easily develop their own style and unique voice while drawing on a baseline of technical know-how. Whether you’d like to learn to play rock, pop, country, classic rock, metal, singer/songwriter, jazz or other styles, our instructors will help you hone your skills, so your natural talent can flourish.

We teach guitar lessons for a variety of skill levels, from beginner to very advanced. Students are encouraged to participate in jam sessions, are a fun way to help develop group rhythm and gain confidence performing on stage and with others. We always use positive reinforcement and never forget our primary goal: To help students everywhere experience the joy and passion that comes with expressing themselves in music, learning their craft proficiently and becoming a success in their own right!

Call, email, or chat with us today with any questions you have, to request a complimentary interview, or to get started. We look forward to hearing from you!