Piano
Matty Hoover
Piano Instructor
About Matty
Matty Hoover is an experienced teacher of all ages and abilities whose passion for creating joyful learning experiences has touched students from young children exploring the piano for the first time to non-piano major college students and retirees fulfilling their lifelong dreams. They are currently pursuing a DMA in Piano Performance and an MM in Choral Conducting from West Virginia University, and hold Piano Performance degrees from Mansfield University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
Matty strives to make piano lessons a joyful experience in which students are free to explore in a warm and supportive environment. Their teaching philosophy centers on helping students take ownership of their own learning, ask questions, and develop discipline that extends beyond the piano.
Teaching Experience & Leadership
University Piano Instructor
Taught piano class at West Virginia University and served as instructor at the IUP Community Music School, bringing expertise to collegiate-level piano education.
Community Music Educator
Extensive experience teaching at the Mansfield University PCMEA Lesson Program, the Endicott Performing Arts Center in Endicott NY, and as a freelance piano instructor.
Teaching Philosophy & Approach
Matty brings a unique and inclusive approach to piano instruction at the Morgantown Piano Academy:
All Ages & Abilities: Welcomes students from young beginners to adult learners, tailoring instruction to each individual's goals and learning style
Warm & Supportive Environment: Creates a joyful, encouraging space where students feel free to explore and make mistakes as part of the learning process
Student Ownership: Empowers students to take charge of their musical journey, develop critical thinking skills, ask questions, and build self-discipline