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About me
Matthew Colley BA(Hons) LLCM PGCE PGDip
Matthew holds a BA(Hons) in Music and is a Licentiate of the London College of Music. His training spans several institutions, including the University of Wolverhampton, Manchester Metropolitan University and the Royal Northern College of Music. As a performer, he has appeared in both amateur and professional productions throughout the UK and internationally.
Currently working as a freelance musician and Arts Educator, Matthew brings over ten years of teaching experience to his private music studio. He offers piano, singing and music theory lessons for all levels - from beginners to advanced students - alongside a range of other music services. His former students have gone on to study and train at leading institutions such as BOA, Performers College, MAMT and Laine Theatre Arts and many now work in the performing arts industry.
Matthew uses Estill Voice Training in his teaching as well as drawing on a wide range of evidence-based vocal and pedagogical methods tailored to each student’s needs. His teaching combines technical precision with a supportive, student-centred approach, helping learners build strong foundations in musical technique, creativity, and expressive confidence. Lessons are both engaging and structured, designed to nurture independence and a lifelong love of music in a safe and encouraging environment.
Qualifications
BA(Hons) Music
LLCM Music Theatre
Grade 8 Singing (ABRSM)
Grade 8 Piano (ABRSM)
PGCE
PGDip Education
QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
Estill Levels 1 & 2 in Voice control & qualities (+40 Hours CPD)
Instruments
Piano
Singing
Cello
Music Theory
Key achievements
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Lost in the Clouds Piano Songbook (2026)
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Unfinished Business: Album (2026)
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Dudley Performing Arts Mayor's Christmas Concert: Choir conductor, Dudley Town Hall (2025)
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Clifford T Ward Project: Headliner at Memorial Concert, Stourport (2025)
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Lost in the Clouds: Piano Album (2025)
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Zen Spa Music Deluxe: Album (2025)
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Dudley Performing Arts Mayor's Christmas Concert: Choir conductor, Dudley Town Hall (2024)
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Dudley goes to the Symphony Hall, Birmingham: Conductor of the Primary Massed Choir (2024)
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Clifford T Ward Project: Headliner at Cliff's 80th Birthday concert, Hartlebury (2024)
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Dudley Performing Arts Mayor's Christmas concert: Conductor, Dudley Town Hall (2023)
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Walsall Music Education Hub’s Junior Singing Festival: Vocal coordinator and Workshop leader (2022)
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Vocal Coach to Blessing Annatoriau: Winner of The Voice, Series 9 (2020)
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I think I like her EP (2020)
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Musical Theatre Audition: The Essential Contemporary Female Collection (2020)
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Moonlight, Scullery, Heaven Lend a Hand: Singles released for download/streaming (2020)
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Dudley Performing Arts Mayor's Christmas concert: Choir conductor, Dudley Town Hall (2019)
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Ten Pieces Inspire concert: Vocal coordinator for rehearsals in conjunction with the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (2018)
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Dudley Performing Arts Festival of Song ‘Wonderland’: Conductor (2018)
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All together now, The Great Orchestra Challenge, BBC FOUR: The People’s Orchestra - Cello (June 2017)
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New England Days EP (2016)
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BBC Prom 10, Ten Pieces II, Royal Albert Hall, London: Dies Irae,Tuba Mirum - Verdi (July 2016)
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National Choir of the Year: Conductor St Jude’s Catholic Primary School (2014)
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Actor: Mittwoch aus Licht, Birmingham Opera Company: World premiere of the Stockhausen Opera, directed by Graham Vick (July 2012)
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Musical director for Camp America USA (2011)
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English Touring Opera, Theatre in education practitioner/performer (2010)
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Bass/Baritone for chamber choir 'Pulse' ISME Conference, Beijing China (2010)
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Previous theatrical roles include Javert (Les Misérables), Jesus (JCS), Seymour (Little Shop of Horrors), Zeke (High School Musical), Aaron (Legally Blonde), Roger, Eugene (Grease)
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