An experienced performer, accompanist and instrumental teacher, Matthew is a former opera singer who performed regularly with Opera Australia. He has more recently played in a number of community orchestras on double bass, including the Essendon Symphony and South Melbourne Symphony. In 2026 he joins the Surry Hills Orchestra and returns to the Melbourne Symphonia.
Matthew graduated with a Bachelor of Music from Melba Conservatorium of Music and a Graduate Diploma of teaching from 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 classroom music in public, private and Catholic schools at all year levels from prep to VCE with graduates in piano, cello and voice (classical and contemporary).
Choir performances with his direction were described as better than professional. 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