Matthew Collins
Organ, Piano, Voice (bass-baritone), Violin
Matthew Collins graduated from the University of York with a Masters degree in Vocal Studies, and is an Associate of the Royal College of Organists (ARCO). He has participated in masterclasses with international concert pianists Leslie Howard, Pascal Rogé and Piers Lane and currently studies the organ with Keith Wright.
Matthew was appointed Director of Music at Howden Minster in 2009 and has many oratorio credits as musical director or accompanist. He is also co-owner of York Singing Academy where he has been the principal accompanist since 2006, alongside teaching music theory, assisting with the vocal tuition and playing for students’ exams and performances.
Matthew is a frequent piano and organ recitalist, however it is as a collaborative musician and freelance accompanist for choirs, solo singers and instrumentalists which brings him the most joy.
Matt Duduryn
Bass guitar, Piano
Matt taught his first lesson in 2015 whilst studying his Music degree at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge and has been teaching professionally since 2018.
He has since taught a variety of ages from 7 - 60s, beginner to advanced levels and has taught small groups and master classes. He has also taught students with learning difficulties including ADHD, dyslexia and autism and adapts his lessons to fit every student’s needs. He is an advocate for simplicity and strives to break down complicated subjects to their essential points.
Matt now lives in North East London where he divides up his time between performing around the U.K., teaching and composing.
Matt Smith
Trombone, Bass trombone, Euphonium, Trumpet, Tuba, Piano, Bass guitar, Ukulele
Matt is a freelance trombonist, brass and theory teacher, music arranger and copyist based in London and the Midlands. He graduated from the Royal College of Music, London, in 2017 with a first class degree in Music.
He has a lot of experience in a wide variety of genres, including playing in orchestras, musicals, big bands and function bands, as well as appearing in films and TV as a miming musician, including Rocketman (2019), Christopher Robin (2018) and Call The Midwife (2019).
Matt has been teaching trombone, trumpet, euphonium, piano and music theory to children and adults of all ages and standards since 2016.
In addition to playing and teaching, Matt is also an avid arranger, orchestrator and copyist. He has orchestrated various musical theatre songs for professional orchestras, as well as providing music engraving services for many composers and orchestrators.
Aside from music, Matt enjoys running, cycling and playing backgammon.
