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    Matt Vanacoro is an A-List New York City based performer, composer and educator with deep experience in all aspects of production, synthesis, electronic keyboards and music technology...
    Matt Vanacoro
    Matt collaborates as a keyboardist in the studio and on stage with artists such as Mark Wood (Trans-Siberian Orchestra), Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater) Mark Rivera (Billy Joel Band) and many others. He appears on many recordings with a variety of artists, and has had his original compositions featured in films by Lionsgate Studios.

    Matt is as a distinguished educator at both the middle school and college level. He is also a popular lecturer at various state and national conferences on music technology and education. On the music technology side, Matt is a keyboard products consultant for Samson/Hartke and a music software consultant for Mark of the Unicorn.
    Courses by Matt Vanacoro
    • Ivory 101
      Ivory 3 Explored
      Synthogy's Ivory 3 is the world's first virtual piano instrument that merges the realism of digital sampling with the expressivity of modeling. Let's dive into this amazing instrument with expert trainer and multi instrumentalist Matt Vanacoro!
      (0)
    • EZ Drummer 3 101
      EZ Drummer Explored
      If you're a music producer or sound engineer looking to create realistic drum tracks without needing a professional drummer, Toontrack's EZ Drummer 3 is the perfect solution. Discover how to make the most of this drum production software in this course, led by trainer and multi-instrumentalist Matt Vanacoro!
      (0)
    • Freeform 101
      Freeform Productivity Explored
      Freeform is Apple's new app that makes brainstorming and project planning easy and fun. Learn to turn your creative ideas into reality, with this course by trainer and Apple expert Matt Vanacoro. See where your imagination will take you...
      (0)
    • macOS Ventura 101
      20+ Ventura Secrets Revealed
      Apple's macOS Ventura is here and it brings some great new features to the Mac. Learn about them in this 20-tutorial course by tech expert Matt Vanacoro!
      (0)
    • iOS 16 101
      20+ iPhone Secrets Revealed
      iOS 16 is here, and it brings some big changes to the way you use your iPhone! Discover all the new features in this course with tech expert Matt Vanacoro.
      (1)
    • iMovie 102
      iMovie for iPhone and iPad
      Apple's iMovie is the easiest way to edit movies on your iPhone or iPad. Watch this 21-tutorial course by iMovie expert Matt Vanacoro and learn to edit movies like a pro directly on your mobile devices!
      (1)
    • macOS Monterey 101
      20 Monterey Secrets You Need To Know
      Apple's macOS Monterey is full with cool new features that can make your Mac desktop computer even better... if you know how to use them. Join Apple expert Mac Vanacoro in this course, and learn the new tricks your Mac can do!
      (1)
    • SWAM 101
      SWAM Audio Modeling Demystified
      SWAM 3 technology is here, and it's a great way to create the timbre and expressivity of real instruments. It uses both physical and BEHAVIORAL modeling to create a realism that is truly astonishing! Check it in this 23 video course.
      (5)
    • Keyboard Techniques 201
      Advanced Keyboard Techniques for Producers
      If you're a music producer looking to sharpen your keyboard skills, this course is made for you! Dive into some advanced keyboard techniques with experienced piano teacher Matt Vanacoro, and get ready to unlock new ideas for your music productions.
      (3)
    • Korg Nautilus 101
      Korg Nautilus Video Manual
      Korg's Nautilus is a powerful workstation packed with unlimited sonic potential. Watch this course by Matt Vanacoro and learn everything you need to know to start producing great sounds with Nautilus!
      (1)
    • Luna 101
      Luna 101 - Luna Absolute Beginner's Guide
      LUNA is a free DAW for owners of compatible Universal Audio interfaces. Discover the unique power of this fully-integrated Mac-based recording systems, with trainer and UAD expert Matt Vanacoro.
      (1)
    • iMovie 101 - iMovie In Depth
      iMovie 101 - iMovie In Depth
      Apple's latest version of iMovie includes all you need to make professional-looking movies. Dive deep into this iMovie course now to learn everything about it, from importing and editing your footage to exporting your movie masterpiece!
      (2)
    • iPhone Secrets 101
      31 iPhone Secrets That'll Change Your Life
      Apple's iPhone packs so many features, theres always a new hidden trick to learn! Thats why we've asked iPhone expert Matt Vanacoro to share his favorite iPhone secrets to you in this course.
      (1)
    • Teaching Resources 102
      iPhone Content Creation
      Apple's iPhone is an amazing and powerful tool every educator should use. These 21 tutorials will teach you how to create dynamic e-lessons quickly and easily, right on your phone!
      (1)
    • Teacher Resources 101
      Online Teaching Essentials
      Learn the skills and workflows needed to design dynamic e-lessons in this FREE course by experienced classroom teacher and online educator, Matt Vanacoro.
      (1)
    • Gig Performer 101
      Performing With Gig Performer
      Gig Performer is the perfect music software for taking ultimate control of your live music rig. Join trainer and multi-instrumentalist Matt Vanacoro in this course, and get ready to gig with GiG Performer!
      (2)
    • Line 6 Helix 101
      Helix Explored: The Pedalboard and Plugin
      Line 6's Helix guitar processors recreates amps, cabs, mics, and effects for authentic and responsive guitar tones. Join trainer and multi-instrumentalist Matt Vanacoro in this course, and get ready to ROCK with the new standard of guitar processing!
      (5)
    • OBS 101
      OBS 101 - The OBS Video Manual
      OBS Studio is a free and open source software for video recording and live streaming. Learn the power of the Open Broadcaster Software in this Unofficial Video Manual by video expert Matt Vanacoro.
      (8)
    • V-Drums 101
      V-Drums Explained and Explored
      Electronic drum kits, like the Roland V-Drums, are everywhere in modern music productions. Join trainer Matt Vanacoro in this course, and learn how to best integrate these amazing instruments in your music production setup.
      (2)
    • Korg Prologue 101
      Korg Prologue Video Manual
      The Korg Prologue offers unique features not found on any other synth. Learn everything about this analog monster with keyboardist and trainer Matt Vanacoro... and take your sound design skills to the next level!
      (2)
    • Kontakt 101
      Beginner's Guide
      Native Instruments' Kontakt is a powerful engine for creating and playing sampled instruments. Join NI expert Matt Vanacoro in this course, and learn to harness the industry-standard sampler: NI Kontakt 6!
      (16)
    • Roli Blocks 101
      Making Music with Blocks
      ROLI's Blocks are expressive modular instruments that can be combined to suit your musical needs. Join Matt Vanacoro in this hands-on course, and discover how to get the most out of these beautiful music-making devices.
      (4)
    • Keyboard Techniques 101
      Keyboard Techniques for Producers
      If you're a music producer with little or no keyboard experience, this course is made for you! Join piano teacher Matt Vanacoro, and learn essential keyboard techniques that will take your chord progressions, basslines and melodies to the next level!
      (7)
    • Superior Drummer 3 101
      More Killer Drums
      Toontrack's Superior Drummer 3 is a major upgrade! Learn how to use the world's most comprehensive drum production tool in this course by master trainer Matt Vanacoro!
      (9)
    • Komplete Kontrol Mk2 101
      Absolute Beginners Guide
      With its new streamlined layout, hi-res color screens and improved features, Native Instruments' Komplete Kontrol MK2 is a solid upgrade to the original version. Join Matt Vanacoro in this course, and learn how this software & hardware solution will enhance your music-making experience.
      (12)
    • Symphony Essentials 101
      Symphony Essentials Explored
      With its meticulously sampled instruments, NI's Symphony Essentials lets you create authentic-sounding MIDI orchestral scores. Join trainer Matt Vanacoro in this 20-tutorial course, and see how this amazing Kontakt library can help you compose epic soundtracks!
      (4)
    • Keynote 201
      Keynote Advanced
      Now that you know your way around Apple's Keynote, it's time to dive deeper. Join Apple Expert Matt Vanacoro in this Advanced course, and bring your Keynote presentations to the next level.
      (2)
    • Numbers 201
      Numbers Advanced
      Matt Vanacoro is back with an advanced look at Apple's iWork spreadsheet app, Numbers! Watch this course and learn how to become a Numbers wizard!
      (1)
    • Pages 201
      Pages Advanced
      Apple's Pages is a full-fledged desktop publishing app with lots of power under the hood. Join Apple expert Matt Vanacoro in this Pages Advanced course, and take your desktop publishing skills to the next level.
      (2)
    • Keynote 101
      Learn Keynote
      Keynote is the perfect tool to use when you want to add that special touch to your presentations. Watch this course by Matt Vanacoro, and learn how to create compelling slideshows with Apple's iWork software.
      (3)
    • Numbers 101
      Learn Numbers
      Apple's Numbers makes it possible to quickly create powerful and professional spreadsheets that really look good, too. Watch this course and learn how to unleash its full power!
      (3)
    • Pages 101
      Learn Pages
      Apple's Pages is much more than a word processor. It is also a full-featured page layout application that makes it easy to create visually stunning documents of all kinds. In this course, Matt Vanacoro shows you how to do it all.
      (1)
    • Compressor 101
      Absolute Beginner's Guide
      Apple's Compressor is the perfect tool to help you reduce the file size of your projects while preserving quality. In this course, Matt Vanacoro shows you everything you always wanted to know (but were afraid to ask!) about Apple's Compressor and the theory of compression...
      (3)
    • iOS 10 201
      Even More iOS Secrets Revealed
      Here are more iOS secrets for your iPhone and iPad! Apple iOS guru Matt Vanacoro is back with 25 new tips that'll change the way you interact with your Apple smart device. Get the most out of your favorite iDevice now!
      (3)
    • macOS Sierra 101
      Sierra's Cool New Features
      Apple's macOS Sierra is packed with all kinds of new features and enhancements. Some of them you know about and some you may not! Watch this FastTrack™ course to quickly learn the cool, new things that Sierra can do for you!
      (2)
    • Logic Pro FastTrack 304
      Auto Sampling with MainStage
      Auto-Sampling in Logic? Yes, but you've got to use AutoSampler in MainStage to do it! Turn your favorite hardware and software synths into velocity-layered Logic Pro EXS24 instruments now, by watching this FastTrack™ course!
      (1)
    • iOS 10 101
      15 iOS Secrets Revealed
      Matt Vanacoro is here to share some of his iPhone and iPad favorite secrets. Get even more out of your iOS devices with this introductory 15-tutorial "secrets revealed" course!
      (2)
    • Kronos 201
      Kronos Advanced
      Now that you know you way around the Korg Kronos, Matt Vanacoro is here to take you even deeper. It's a complex instrument, with a lot of cool features to explore. So, get ready to take your Kronos chops to the next level!
      (2)
    • Kronos 101
      Kronos Essentials
      The Kronos is the king of Korg keyboards. Used by top performers, like Dream Theater's Jordan Rudess, the Kronos generates a massive universe of sound when you learn how to use it. So, learn the Kronos now!
      (6)
    • Korg minilogue 201
      Programming the minilogue
      Now that you know where all the controls are on the Korg minilogue, Matt Vanacoro shows you how to program them! Master the skills of analog sound design from the FX to sequencing in this 21-tutorial course.
      (5)
    • Korg minilogue 101
      The Controls Explained and Explored
      An affordable, polyphonic, analog synth. Really? Yep. That's the Korg minilogue! If you've got one... learn how to work it. If you're thinking about getting one... see it in action in this course by Matt Vanacoro!
      (5)
    • GarageBand for iOS 101
      Explained and Explored
      GarageBand is the most popular music creation app in the world! Watch this iOS GarageBand course to see the exciting new Live Loops features and lots more with trainer Matt Vanacoro!
      (4)
    • Music Memos 101
      From Memo to Master
      Apple's FREE Music Memos app is more than just a simple audio memo recorder. It's a cool tool designed to inspire your songwriting too! Learn how to capture your ideas and begin your song production in this 16-tutorial course.
      (7)
    • India 101
      India Explored
      India, by Native Instruments, is one of the most authentic-sounding, ethnic instruments in the Kontakt library. Watch this 24-tutorial course and learn every feature in this Discovery Series library's vast world of sounds.
      (4)
    • Moog Sub 37 101
      Master the Moog
      The Moog Sub 37, built on the Sub Phatty sound engine, is a powerful synth. Learn every detail of this gritty little Moog as explained by keyboardist and trainer Matt Vanacoro. It's your Sub 37 video user manual!
      (12)
    • iPhone Tips 101
      20 iPhone Secrets Revealed
      Apple's iPhone has hundreds (maybe thousands) of secret or hidden features. In this classified course, trainer Matt Vanacoro unveils some of his favorites. Check them out, but please keep them confidential!
      (9)
    • iPad 101
      16 iPad Secrets Revealed
      This course is classified as top secret! Watching it gives you access to features that will alter the way you interact with the Apple iPad. Warning: If you don't have top-level clearance, watch and learn at your own risk.
      (9)
    • Photography 301
      Drone & Aerial Photography
      Drones are taking aerial photography to new heights. This course addresses both the technical and artistic challenges that aerial photographers face when they take to the air. Got a drone? Want to take some great shots? Watch this course!
      (1)
    • GarageBand 201
      Production Workflows
      Apple's GarageBand has a lot of powerful features. It's great for creating podcasts, scoring video, songwriting & dance music. It's also an excellent teaching tool! Take this course to rapidly expand your GarageBand universe!
      (0)
    • GarageBand 101
      Absolute Beginner's Guide
      Apple's GarageBand is a little DAW with a lot of big features. This beginner's guide course shows you where everything is, how it all works and gets you up and making music fast. So start learning GarageBand now!
      (6)
    • Prophet 6 101
      Prophet 6 Revealed
      Rich-sounding analog electronics, enclosed in a beautiful wooden instrument, sound like a dream come true! Welcome Dave Smith's Prophet 6! This 32-tutorial course reveals how this exciting new synth works!
      (3)
    • Omnisphere 101
      Omnisphere 2 Explored
      This 37-tutorial, introductory course explains the inner workings of Omnisphere 2. See how this massive Spectrasonics synth instrument will forever change the way you create & produce music and design sounds. Learn it now!
      (18)
    • Akai Advance 101
      Learn Akai Advance
      Akai Advance is a MIDI controller and software combination that integrates seamlessly with any plugin. Join Matt Vanacoro as he explains this keyboard and the VIP software and see how it changes the way you access and perform your virtual instruments!
      (4)
    • SampleTank 101
      Learn SampleTank Now
      SampleTank 3.5 is full of new sounds and features that makes it the king of sample players. See how this instrument works, as explained by our star trainer Matt Vanacoro, in this 34-tutorial course.
      (3)
    • Photos 101
      Photos 101 - Learn Photos Now!
      Photos for Mac is Apple's latest app for organizing, editing and sharing your library of pictures and videos. Watch this course and learn everything about using Photos on all your Apple devices!
      (5)
    • Komplete Kontrol 101
      Kontrol Explored
      Komplete Kontrol is a software & hardware solution for composing, performing and producing music with the Native Instruments collection of synths and samplers. This course by Matt Vanacoro explains how this technology will enhance your NI experience!
      (14)
    • Capo 101
      Capo Explored
      Capo by SuperMegaUltraGroovy (love that name!) is software that gives you the ability to reverse-engineer audio music tracks. Yes! It analyzes audio and tells you the tempo, chord structure and much more. Check it out!
      (4)
    • Triumph 101
      Triumph: Explored
      Whenever new audio editing software is released it's a big deal, especially one as agile and deep as Audiofile Engineering's Triumph. Join Matt Vanacoro, in this 23-tutorial course, and see just what Triumph can do!
      (4)
    • Polyplex 101
      Radical Drum Design
      Native Instruments' Polyplex, with its Twisted Tool's design, is an unpredictable beat maker that delivers inspirational, unexpected results. Learn how to harness its random, rhythmic energy in this very non-random course!
      (6)
    • Loop Editor 101
      Loop Editor: Explored
      The Apple Loops Utility is history. But now there's Loop Editor! Watch and learn how this amazing software, from Audiofile Engineering, will help you make custom loops for Logic Pro X, Garageband and more!
      (1)
    • Final Draft 102
      Revising and Editing a Screenplay
      Writing a screenplay is the first step. Revising it is the rest of the journey. Learn how to rewrite and edit like a Hollywood screenwriter in this 24-tutorial Final Draft course by Matt Vanacoro.
      (3)
    • Waves 302
      Codex: Deciphered
      Codex is a granular, scanning, wavetable synth unleashed by the team at Waves. See how this synth inspires sonic madness in this exclusive course by trainer Matt Vanacoro. Then catch the bonus all-Codex song, at the end of the course, by the amazing Eyal Amir.
      (7)
    • Final Draft 101
      Introduction to Screenwriting
      Writing scripts requires a unique mix of creativity, skill and technique. Watch this course to learn both screenwriting and master Final Draft skills at the same time. Take your scriptwriting to a whole new level!
      (3)
    • Google 104
      Google Sites: Intranets, Websites and More
      Google Sites gives you the ability to create custom web sites, from a simple family site to a complex shared, company-wide intranet. Learn how to set up any kind of site you can imagine in this 30-tutorial course by trainer Matt Vanacoro.
      (4)
    • Google 102
      Google Apps: Collaborate and Share
      Google Apps are free and come with your Gmail account. Watch this in depth 30-tutorial course as master trainer Matt Vanacoro reveals the power that drives this generation of Google Apps!
      (1)
    • Session Horns 101
      Session Horns Pro Explored
      Realistic sections. Authentic and natural sounding solos. That's what this Powered-By-Kontakt e-instrument is all about! Learn Native Instruments' Session Horns Pro and bring a "real" brass section to your next recording session!
      (14)
    • EZdrummer 2
      EZdrummer 2 Explored
      No more drummer jokes!... because Toontrack's new EZdrummer 2 is the smartest new "drummer" in town. Learn all its new features and master all the powerful new tools in this massively detailed 28-tutorial course by Matt Vanacoro.
      (14)
    • GarageBand 102
      iPad, Mac and Beyond
      This 36-tutorial course takes you on a GarageBand songwriting journey. It begins on the iPad. It develops on the Mac and reaches final production as it moves up to Logic Pro X for the finishing touches. Come along for the ride!
      (13)
    • Molekular 101
      Molekular Demystified
      Molekular is a powerful, modular FX rack built on Native Instruments' Reaktor technology. See what this highly configurable processor can do to creatively morph and transform your audio in this 29-tutorial course by synth expert Matt Vanacoro.
      (7)
    • Photography 204
      Lighting For Still and Video
      Photography and videography – without proper lighting – is like listening to music with awful sound quality. To assure that your visuals look their very best, you'll need to master the lighting techniques presented in this 21-tutorial course by Matt Vanacoro...
      (3)
    • Facebook 101
      Facebook Marketing
      Are you getting the most reach with your Facebook page? In this in-depth Facebook Marketing course, you learn the tools, tips and tricks to get the maximum exposure from Facebook!
      (15)
    • Youtube 101
      Managing a Dynamic Channel
      Posting videos to YouTube is the easy part. Doing it so that they look & sound their best – and get seen – is a whole different story. Learn how to effectively post, manage and market your videos on YouTube, in this in-depth introductory course by Matt Vanacoro.
      (10)
    • FXpansion
      DCAM: Synth Squad Demystified
      DCAM Synth Squad by fxpansion combines 3 modeled synths and a super deep layering tool into an insanely powerful bundle. Sound complicated? Well, it isn't because you've got the exceptional synth guru Matt Vanacoro here to demystify it. Check it out!
      (5)
    • Photography 105
      DSLR Video Techniques
      DSLR video cameras are complex tools with lots of controls and options. In this introductory course, Matt Vanacoro demystifies DSLR video and quickly puts you in the director's seat!
      (10)
    • Photography 201
      Advanced Digital Photography
      Dive deeper into digital photography! Learn important composition and professional techniques in this 2+ hour tips 'n tricks-filled course by expert Matt Vanacoro.
      (5)
    • BFD3
      BFD3: Demystified
      It's a Big Freaking Deal when FXpansion updates their amazing flagship drum software. Watch this course and see how all the BFD3 features and technologies will power your drum programming to perfection...
      (8)
    • MainStage 3 101
      Core Training: MainStage 3 Explored
      Imagine Logic Pro re-imagined as a live performance powerhouse. That's exactly what Apple's MainStage 3 is all about! See all the cool new features, the absolute power and ease of use that MainStage brings to your stage performance setup!
      (18)
    • Photography 101
      Digital Photography - The Basics
      Interested in digital photography? Get started on the right path with this introductory course on digital photography basics by Matt Vanacoro...
      (12)
    • Native Instruments 220
      Monark Demystified
      With its warm filters and unique analog characteristics, the Minimoog is on more classic tracks than any other synth. Monark, from Native Instruments, captures and expands upon the Minimoog's essence. Learn all about Monark right here, right now!
      (18)
    • Waves 301
      Element Explored
      The designers at Waves know about audio! See how they bring their DSP expertise to the cool new soft synth they call Element in this exploratory course by Matt Vanacoro.
      (4)
    • Kontakt 201
      Advanced Kontakt 5
      Using Kontakt just to play back factory samples is like driving your Audi S5 in 4th gear at 25 mph. Boring! If you want to break the speed of sound, this accelerated course shows you how to put pedal to the metal and squeeze every ounce of horsepower from Native Instruments' supercharged sampler.
      (27)
    • Kontakt 101
      Exploring Kontakt 5
      Kontakt 5, the super-sampler from NI, is the most Komplete sampler ever designed. From its vast collections of custom instruments to your own custom sample tweakology, Kontakt brings a powerful set of tools to the sonic table. Make those tools your tools!
      (53)
    • Battery 4 101
      Battery 4 Detonated
      Native Instruments' Battery 4 is here and it's exploding with all kinds of killer features. Dive in with expert instructor Matt Vanacoro and see all the advances NI has packed in their flagship drum synth!
      (32)
    • Digital Performer 8 201
      MachFive 3 Unleashed
      MachFive 3 -MOTU's massive, mothership of a sampler- is full-featured and very deep! But have no fear because MOTU software consultant Matt Vanacoro is here to demystify it! So get ready to learn MachFive 3 faster than the speed of sound in this inspiring 29-tutorial course!...
      (4)
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