Matt Sofianos
Certified Professional Music TeacherAbout
| About | Private Guitar, Violin & Bass teacher based in Surrey. Associate Tutor – Rockschool / RSL Classical. I hold RSL grade 8 certificates in guitar, violin and bass. Many of my students follow the RSL syllabus and I have a track record of exam success. I have also helped young students gain entry into ACM Guildford, North Kent College and The Brit School. I am equally happy teaching students who don’t wish to follow any academic path and prefer to fulfil their specific musical agendas.
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| Location | Oxted Surrey RH8 0NY United Kingdom |
| Geolocation | 51.2655448913574,-0.00877439975738525 |
| Instrument(s) Taught | Bass, Guitar, Violin |
| Where do lessons take place? | Teacher's Location, Student's House, Online |
Prices
| 30 minutes | £30.00 |
| 60 minutes | £50.00 |
| Discounted Introductory Lesson | No |
| Preferred Payment Currency | 🇬🇧 Pound sterling (£ GBP) |
| Lessons Frequency | Weekly, Fortnightly |
| Payment Plans | Pay-As-You-Go, Monthly |
| Payment Methods | Online Bank Transfer |
| Cancelation & Rescheduling Policy | Rescheduling is available up to 24 hours before scheduled lesson. 50% cancellation charge applies if under 24 hours notice given. |
Contact
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Lessons
| Level(s) Taught | Beginner (up to Grade 5), Intermediate (Grades 5-8), Advanced (Grade 8 and above), Professional Musicians/Teachers |
| Youngest Age Taught | 7 |
| Class Sizes | One-to-One (Individual) |
| Graded Exam Preparation | RSL Awards (Rockschool) |
Genres
| Genres Taught | Blues, Classical Music, Country, Folk, Funk, Jazz, Music of Latin America, Pop, Reggae, Rock, Soul music, Traditional Music |
| My Musical Inspirations | Originally a rock guitarist, I became fascinated by Steve Vai and Joe Satriani in my teens. I also began listening to Jazz and discovered Miles Davis and John Coltrane. As a bass player, I have been inspired by Marcus Miller, Louis Johnson and Bernard Edwards. As a Violinist, I’m deeply interested in Bach, Sibelius and Mozart and I have been profoundly affected by Janine Jansen, Hilary Hahn, Stephane Grappelli and by my mentor, Maria Lukova. |
Qualifications
| Qualification | Grade 8 RSL Classical Violin |
| Year | 2025 |
| Qualification | Grade 8 RSL Electric Guitar |
| Year | 2022 |
| Qualification | Grade 8 RSL Bass |
| Year | 2022 |
| Qualification | Grade 8 RSL Acoustic Guitar |
| Year | 2022 |
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