Matthew offers private clarinet lessons at a rate of $25/hour, or $15/half-hour. Lessons are given in his home studio, but if necessary, he may be able to travel to a student's home. If you are interested in contacting him for lessons, please use the form on the "Contact" page, and select the "Lessons" radio button.

In addition to his services as a teacher, Matthew is also available for hire as a performer. He and his bassoonist wife, Rebecca, are available for wedding ceremonies, chamber music, and many other events. To book Matthew and/or Rebecca, please use the form on the "Contact" page, and select the "Performance" radio button.

Equipment

Matthew plays Buffet R-13 clarinets, with a mouthpiece by Dan Johnston. His barrels are the 'Muncy' cut by Muncy Winds, and he uses a Peter Spriggs 'Floating Rail' ligature. Currently, he makes his own reeds by hand.

Sounds

Graduate Recital - 5/6/2008*

UNCG Wind Ensemble - 5/4/2008**
Libera, principal clarinet

UNCG Wind Ensemble Chamber Winds***
3/19/2008 - Libera, principal clarinet

Western Piedmont Symphony Orchestra+
3/8/2008 - Masterworks IV
Libera, Eb clarinet

Rebecca Libera, DMA Recital - 10/28/2007++

UNCG Chamber Music - 3/17/2007**

* - Konstantza Chernov, piano
** - Mark A. Norman, conductor
*** - Kevin M. Geraldi, conductor
+ - John Gordon Ross, conductor (clip used with permission)
++ - Konstantza Chernov, piano; Rebecca Libera, bassoon

Sights

Recorded live at UNCG, 2/25/2008
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