Cornwall Guitar Lessons
Start playing with confidence quicker
Learning guitar should be fun, not a drag!
We’ll help you start playing guitar with confidence quicker by teaching you the songs you love.
Why most people fail at learning guitar
The “no-progress” feeling
The process of learning feels slow and boringLack of playing
Constantly practicing scales or exercises instead of real songsIrrelevant music
Stuck learning music and genres they don’t care aboutToo much theory
Too many rules and theory to learn, not enough playingNo personalized guidance
Traditional lessons have a one-size-fits-all approach to learning guitar
How we approach guitar lessons differently
Learn by playing
Our goal is to get you playing as quickly as possible, and work theory and exercises in.
Learn what you love
It’s hard to learn music you don’t care about, so we teach you to play the music you love.
Learn your way
Instead of one-size-fits-all, we adjust our lessons to your learning style and pace.
Learn to play the music you love
Learning guitar is so much easier when you’re playing the songs you already know and love.
- Discover your style: In your first free lesson, we firgure out your favorite genres and artists.
- Tailor your lessons: Based on that, we’ll create a roadmap to help you play the music you want to play.
(FIRST LESSON IS FREE!)
Getting started is easy
1. Choose a lesson type
We have private one-on-one lessons, or group lessons available.
2. Take your first free lesson
In your first lesson, we will explore what your musical goals are.
3. Play with confidence
Begin your journey to playing guitar with confidence
(FIRST LESSON IS FREE!)
Testimonials from our students
Emma Louise Robinson
Student
Matt is a great teacher who cares about students and cares about the progress they make. I absolutely loved every lesson because I felt I gained more experience every time. I got to learn songs I loved and I really enjoyed the experience. It’s a fun and easy going environment and you’ll gain the knowledge you need at your own pace. I loved it! :)
Allan Jensen
Student and grandfather of student
My name is Allan Jensen, I’m 64 years old. I always wanted to play guitar. I saw Matt’s ad and thought, “why not.” I asked my 12-year-old granddaughter Grace to join, and we both picked up used guitars. Matt was friendly, patient, and quickly adapted lessons to our limited ability. He taught methods for remembering finger placement and string names, provided sheet music to practice, and chose simple songs to keep things fun. Matt is great for beginners like us. I highly recommend signing up with him if you’re interested in guitar lessons. I’ll be taking lessons again this fall.
Carolyn Michaud
Mother of student
Matt’s been teaching my 9-year-old daughter acoustic guitar for a year now. From our first session, it was evident he has a genuine passion for teaching and an ability to connect with young learners. What stands out is his commitment to personalized lessons catering to my daughter’s learning style. He understands her interests and incorporates them into lessons, making each session engaging and fun. This personalized approach has kept her motivated and fostered her love for music.
Lydia Vinci
Mother of three students
Matthew has worked with all of my kids on either ukelele, mandolin and/or acoustic guitar and I am grateful for the fruits I see in their abilities to now play string instruments. His versatile music abilities make him a unique resource and motivation to young learners! I highly reccomend the Glengarry School of Music!
Marie Boisclair
Mother of student
My 10 year-old daughter has been doing weekly private lessons with Matt for a few months now and she looks forward to it every week! She went from being a complete beginner to starting to play her favourite song in 3 lessons! Matt knows how to challenge her just enough, while keeping lessons fun. He’s a kind teacher and he knows how to keep kids engaged. We highly recommend taking lessons with him!
Jess Rice
Mother of student
Matt is an awesome guitar teacher! He really makes it interesting and fun for the kids. My son loved his weekly lessons and learned so much from Mr Matt! Matt is a very talented musician and definitely has a passion for teaching kids and adults! Highly recommend!
Invest in a lifelong skill
Choose the lesson style that fits you: start your 12-week journey with group or individual sessions.
Group lessons
per 60 minute session
Individual lessons
per 30 minute session
Message from Matt
Hi, I’m Matt Mannucci, founder of Glengarry School of Music. I started playing guitar when I was 12, teaching myself and learning in some unconventional ways. Growing up with a learning disability, I’ve experienced firsthand how learning can feel different for each person. This has shaped how I teach today, as I know that each student has their own way of grasping music.
Family Influence and Inspiration
Music has always been a big part of my life. Growing up in a family of musicians, there was always singing in my house, often in three-part harmonies. It was through this that I learned to sing and understand harmony naturally.
My grandfather, Ross Broughm, was a Canadian finger-style guitarist, and his influence on me was profound. He set the benchmark for me for what it meant to be a true musician, and he was inducted into the Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame in 2010. His dedication and talent have always pushed me to grow and improve as a musician.
My Musical Journey
Throughout my life, I’ve played in various bands, from metal and punk-rock to folk and bluegrass! I’m a self-driven learner and have taught myself to play other instruments including the mandolin, ukulele, banjo, accordion, bass, and upright bass. I even learned Tagalog so I could play OPM music on YouTube, which you can see here.
Discovering My Passion For Teaching
As much as I love performing, I discovered a passion for teaching when I began showing my own four children how to play instruments. It was during these moments that I realized how much I enjoyed helping others learn music. What started with teaching my kids soon expanded to family and friends from church, and eventually grew into what is now Glengarry School of Music.
Glengarry School of Music Today
Today, we teach both children and adults at all stages of learning. Whether you’re just picking up an instrument for the first time or looking to refine your skills, we’re here to help. My goal is to share my love of music and help others on their own unique musical journeys, just as I’ve experienced throughout my life.
Book Your First Lesson(FIRST LESSON IS FREE!)
Where you can find us
Located in Lancaster, we have students from Cornwall, Long-Sault, Alexandria, Pointe-Lalonde, Coteau-du-Lac, and more!
- We are located only 20 minutes from Cornwall, Alexandria, and Pointe-Lalonde
- We are located only 25 minutes from Long-Sault, and Coteau-du-Lac
Interested? Let’s go!
Excited to start learning guitar? Fill out this form and we’ll reach out to you to book your first free lesson.
Want to start faster?
Call or text (514) 292-9659 now to book your first free lesson
We can also be reached by email at glengarryschoolofmusic@gmail.com