An experienced performer, accompanist and instrumental teacher, Matthew has recently played in a number of community orchestras on double bass including the Essendon and South Melbourne Symphonies.
He also performed regularly for many years as a professional opera singer with Opera Australia and toured Australia with Co-Opera of Adelaide after graduating from Melba Conservatorium of Music and Melbourne University.
With a focus on accelerated learning, Matthew has taught students from 5 to 70 years of age who have had success in AMEB exams. A+ was achieved by a primary aged student in grade 8 piano after 2 years of lessons.
He has also taught in public, private and Catholic schools, all year levels from prep to VCE with graduates in piano, cello and voice (classical and contemporary).
Choir performances were described as better than professional and former students have graduated from private and select entry schools including the Victorian College of the Arts.
“Look for the music on all things, and life will be a symphony of joy.” Igor Stravinsky