Matt is a professional drummer, educator who is the founder and owner of Wirral Music Factory, a music school based in Birkenhead.

Matt learned from some of the most respected players and teachers in the industry, including Pete Cater, Paul Elliot, Ralph Salmins (Van Morrison, Robbie Williams), Tom Meadows (Duffy, Kylie Minogue, Girls Aloud, Will Young) Chad Smith (Red Hot Chilli Peppers) Bosco D'Oliveira. (Kate Bush) Tony Royster Jnr (Jay-Z, Katy Perry, Joss Stone) Thomas Lang( George Michael, Boyzone)

Matt has toured the UK and Europe with various bands performing live to millions of viewers on European TV as well as playing festivals whilst continuing to develop himself as a player and teaching students drums at his studio.

Teaching

Matt has taught drum lessons since 1999 to students 1 on 1, in small groups, in groups of 30+ and for schools. He has a very relaxed style of teaching whilst keeping it focused and fun. Matt lets the student lead the lesson whenever possible, encouraging students to take the lead in deciding what they learn while offering advice on what would be beneficial for students to look at to help their playing progress.

Experience with children and young people

Matt has vast experience working with children and young people before founding Wirral Music Factory. Matt occupied positions with both Wirral Play Council (children aged 5-14) and Wirral Youth Service (young people aged 14-25), as well as working at Connexions (career guidance for young people) in Liverpool.