Matthew Wood

I offer structured, one-to-one studio teaching sessions designed around each student’s individual goals and current level. Lessons are practical, hands-on and focused on real-world music production skills that students can immediately apply to their own projects.

Sessions take place in a professional studio environment at my home in the Brighton area and last one hour. Each lesson is personalised and project-based, ensuring steady progress while building confidence and independence. I work with beginners who are just starting out, as well as intermediate artists and producers looking to refine their workflow, improve sound quality or prepare music for release.

Areas covered include music production in Ableton Live, beat making and arrangement, recording vocals and microphone technique, vocal processing and mixing fundamentals, as well as guidance on preparing tracks for release. I also focus strongly on workflow development, creative direction and helping students build long-term sustainable habits within their music practice. In addition, I can provide insight into artist development, release planning, content creation and the practical realities of building a career as an independent musician in today's music industry.

My teaching approach combines clear explanation, practical demonstration and structured exercises. Students are encouraged to ask questions, experiment and develop their own creative voice while building strong technical foundations. Every lesson is designed to be engaging, supportive and outcome-focused, with clear actions and objectives that can be continued between sessions.

Sessions run Monday to Thursday, with flexible scheduling available for block bookings. My aim is to provide a supportive, focused learning environment where students can make measurable progress and develop both skill and confidence over time.