is a multi-award–winning multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, producer, and educator with 20 years of industry experience and a decade of dedicated teaching. Equally at home on guitar, banjo, mandolin, dobro, piano, drums, bass, pedal steel, ukelele, and harmonica, Matt combines deep instrumental mastery with modern audio and video production skills to craft music that is both timeless and forward-thinking.

As an educator for the past 10 years, Matt has guided students from first chords to professional-level performance and production. His teaching covers instrument technique, music theory, songwriting, audio production, and video production—designed to equip musicians with the full set of skills needed for today’s independent music career. Known for clear, practical instruction and an emphasis on creative problem-solving, he builds lessons that empower students to find their voice and execute ideas with confidence.

Whether composing a song, producing a record, directing a video, or mentoring the next generation of musicians, Matt brings precision, creativity, and an innovative approach that bridges classic craft and modern technology.