Matt obtained his Master's degree with distinction at the Royal Northern College of music in Manchester, studying under the tutelage of Ashley Wass. His previous teachers include Jeremy Young and Frank Wibaut. Matt has played for professional pianists such as Gabriela Montero, Phillipe Cassard, Stephen Hough, Jean-Efflam Bavouzet and Kathy Stott. He has been actively performing at local venues and has given recitals in Kronberg ,Bad Homburg and Alfriston as part of the Alfriston Summer Music Festival. Recent competition success include 1st prize of the 5th Japan-Hong Kong International Music Competition Advanced category and 3rd prize in the 3rd Enkor International Music Competition.

Matt quickly established himself as a sought-after collaborative pianist and chamber musician. Matt and his twin brother Jason formed a piano duo and have won the Piano Duo Prize at RNCM, as well as Third prize at the 2019 Roma International Chopin Competition. Matt has recorded Piazzolla’s Le Grand Tango with cellist Jobine’s Siekman at Abbey Road Studios, their recording is now available to listen on most major streaming platforms. 

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Matt is also a keen aspiring orchestral pianist. Aside from RNCM orchestral projects, Matt has performed with LPO Folye Future Firsts at the Southbank Centre, Leeds Youth Orchestra at Leeds Town Hall and Nottingham Philharmonic at Nottingham Albert Hall. 

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Since September 2022, Matt returned to the RNCM as Junior Fellow in Accompaniment.