Bass Guitar Lessons - Boulder CO

New England native, musician/songwriter, Matt Flaherty has been playing guitar since 1994. He holds a bachelors of music degree with a concentration on jazz guitar, from Western Connecticut State University, a nationally accredited music school. He has studied with some of New York City's finest musicians such as Chris Morrison, and Jamie Begian.

Matt has toured with soul/funk band, The Evolved, playing at venues such as The Lion's Den (NYC), Toad's Place (CT), Sugarloaf Ski Resort (Maine), Mount Snow Ski Resort (VT), and Sunday River Ski Resort (ME). He has played with several well known acts such as Dave Grippo (Phish, Trey Anastasio Band), Russ Lawton (Trey Anastasio Band ), Vinny Idol (producer of hip hop super group D-Block), Jen Durkin (The Bomb Squad, Deep Banana Blackout ), and Mystic Bowie (Tuff Gong International recording artist).

Derek Van Scoten earned his Bachelor's of Music with high honors in Classical and Jazz Guitar Performance from CU Boulder. He has been teaching guitar and mandolin since 1997.

Derek toured nationally with Latin Big Band Cabaret Diosa and jazz/funk groups 8traC and the Motet. Highlights include performances at Red Rocks, Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, Live Oak Festival in Santa Barbara, and a New Years Party with Jerry Seinfield.

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