Matt is Section Leader Timpanist of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. Originally from Bath, Matt learned a variety of instruments before studying percussion at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Matt previously held the position of Principal Timpani and Percussion with the Scottish Chamber Orchestra and has continued to maintain a busy freelance career playing, touring and recording with many of the UK and Europe's finest ensembles, including the LSO, RPO, Philharmonia, John Wilson’s Sinfonia of London, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, Academy of St Martin in the Fields and the Aurora Orchestra amongst many others.

Aside from performing, Matt is a busy educator teaching at Wells Cathedral School, the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and the Royal College of Music. He has tutored for a variety of national youth ensembles in England, Scotland and Wales, including NYO GB, and has devised, led and presented projects for both adults and young people of all ages and abilities. Matt feels incredibly lucky to have travelled extensively with work which has fuelled his love of food and cooking. He is a keen runner, cyclist and golfer (and lover of all sports) which helps mitigate some of the extra touring calories!