Matt began playing the piano at the age of four. As a young child, he studied piano at the Northwestern University Conservatory of Music in his native Chicago - concentrating on the works of the classical masters. He displayed a passion for music immediately. His parents were fans of the cinema - taking him and his younger brother to movies every weekend. He was intrigued by the musical scores of the films and immediately upon returning home would sit down at the piano and play the movie themes. As a child, Matt was particulary inspired by Miklos Rozsa's score to the film "Ben Hur" - seeing the film initially three times "just to hear the music."
Through the years, Matt continued his music studies with a series of private teachers - studying classical and popular music. He is a graduate of UCLA where he majored in music and psychology. He studied music theory, piano, film scoring, and ethnomusicology - music indigenous to cultures around the world. While at UCLA, he appeared in the movie "Hello Dolly" and was a winner with his musical group on television's "Your All-American College Show"- the "American Idol" and "Star Search" of its' day. He also appeared on the "Academy Awards" show with the UCLA band performing a nominated song of the year.
Matt's original keyboard music has evolved into a blend of classical, folk, and world music - a very unique style. His music emanates from the heart and soul and touches the lives of the listeners. His music has been described as lyrical, transcendental, mystical and passionate. Matt is a member of American Federation of Musicians, Hollywood, CA. and member of BMI.
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