B.Mus (Humber College)
A recent graduate of Humber College, Matt has quickly established himself as a respected performer in the city’s music scene. While at Humber, Matt had the opportunity to study with some of Canada’s finest jazz and commercial musicians; Brian O’Kane, Alistar Kay, Shelly Berger and Andy Ballantyne, to name a few.
As an active member in the freelance community, Matt’s playing has taken him to such venues as Roy Thompson Hall, The Rex Hotel and the Jazz Bistro. You can find him leading his own trio in intimate venues around the city, or playing with many different jazz, funk or brass bands around the GTA and other Southern Ontario areas.
Get to know Matt…Beyond the Bio!
Hobbies: Cooking, golf, & coffee making
Musical influences: Clifford Brown, Leroy Jones, Clark Terry, Earth, Wind & Fire, and Chicago
Favourite food: Fish burrito
Least favourite food: My mom’s rice – although, everything else she makes is excellent.
Favourite music: Jazz
Favourite song: It’s Always You
Favourite movie: Spirited Away
Favourite movie music: Indiana Jones Theme
Favourite musical theatre/opera: West Side Story
Best quote from your teacher: “BLOW!” – Alistar Kay
Favourite quote: “They teach you there’s a boundary line to music. But, man, there’s no boundary line to art.” – Charlie Parker
Favourite book: Last Wish – Andrzej Sapkowski
Best thing about teaching at ABC: Sharing my passion for music with youth
Latest Homework from Matt
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Homework for sept 30
Great job learning those major scales last week!! Thats a wonderful exercise for your ear & mind.
What to practice
Lead pipe buzz: 5 mins. Think about moving air. This is a great time to focus on how your breath is doing. Think relaxed & full. Try playing at different dynamics and changing the pitch. You can also try tonguing during this exercise to get comfy with the tongue movement.
Major scales: 20 mins. 3 new major scales by ear for next week. slurred and tongued! if the top note is too high, try to do the whole thing in one breath…. the momentum will get you through it. air speed is the key!
Lip slurs: Nice job getting the high G last week. try this one with three notes to start (C->G->C) then move chromatically downwards to F#. add one note on top from the bottom and then go back up! youll be able to play the high G – and higher – in no time!!!
Playlists: Give these a listen to hear prime examples of some of my favourite trumpet playing!!! Enjoy :)
https://embed.music.apple.com/ca/playlist/listening-examples-jazz/pl.u-V9D77GJh10WN4E
https://embed.music.apple.com/ca/playlist/listening-examples-pop/pl.u-mJy88YPTBKA0Wy
Preferred Books for Matt’s Students
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Technical Studies
This work has been especially written to enable the cornet student to conquer any technical difficulties he or she might encounter in the literature for the instrument. By carefully following the instructions in this book, the student will build up strength and endurance without strain or injury to his embouchure. If this lips remain flexible and the tone is not forced, it will be possible to play easily any note, regardless of the register.
Arban Complete Conservatory Method
The New Authentic Edition of Arban’s Complete Conservatory Method contains the same tried and true comprehensive system of study that Arban developed over a century ago, and this completely re-engraved edition has been painstakingly edited by prominent trumpet performers and teachers Thomas Hooten and Jennifer Marotta, adding some of their own insights with respect to how trumpet is taught today. The Arban Complete Conservatory Method is the definitive must-have for all trumpet players.
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