Mat is an experienced harmonica teacher, working with students from complete beginners through to advanced players. He teaches privately, leads regular harmonica workshops at The Met in Bury, and is a Lecturer in Folk at Leeds Conservatoire, where he teaches harmonica.
Private Tuition
Mat offers private harmonica tuition for players at all levels, from complete beginners to experienced players looking to develop particular aspects of their playing.
Workshops at The Met, Bury
Mat leads regular group harmonica workshops at The Met in Bury, with sessions for different levels of experience:
Beginners — 6pm
Beginners Continued — 7pm
Intermediate/Advanced — 8pm
Current course information and booking: The Met
Leeds Conservatoire
Mat is a Lecturer in Folk at Leeds Conservatoire, where he teaches harmonica on the BA (Hons) Folk Music programme.
View Mat’s profile at Leeds Conservatoire
Experience
Mat has extensive experience teaching harmonica and music in adult education and community settings, alongside his private tuition and conservatoire teaching. His work has included teaching for Manchester Adult Education, community and outreach programmes, and harmonica workshops in a wide range of educational settings.
Student feedback
“The Harmonica workshops led by Mat Walklate were really enjoyable. I found them accessible even as someone with no musical background.
Mat is friendly and supportive and I feel I have learnt a lot even if I’m no Larry Adler yet.”
Mark, Beginners Class
“The Harmonica Workshops provided by Mat Walklate are worth every penny of the course fee. Mat is an exceptional tutor and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the blues and blues harmonica.
He has an easy manner and quick wit which help to make you feel comfortable regardless of the level you are at. If you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced, these are the workshops for you.”
Paul, Advanced class
Harmonica Lesson: Vibrato
If you’d like more information about booking private harmonica tuition, please complete the form below, and Mat will get back to you.