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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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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, Noise Collection: Albums (2025)
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Unfinished Business: Single (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: Workshop leader and 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 Annatoria: 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: Album released for download/streaming (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’: Co-ordinating the vocal team and conducting the massed choir, Dudley Town Hall (2018)
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All together now, The Great Orchestra Challenge, BBC FOUR: Performing as part of The People’s Orchestra (Cello) in the televised competition (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: Vocal coordinator (SATB) for Dies Irae and Tuba Mirum (Verdi) BBC Ten pieces, which was performed live at Prom 10 (July 2016)
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National Choir of the Year: Participated with St Jude’s Catholic Primary school choir, Warwick Arts Centre (2014)
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Mittwoch aus Licht, Birmingham Opera Company: Performed as an actor in the World premiere of the Stockhausen opera at The Argyle Works, Birmingham, directed by Graham Vick (July 2012)
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Musical director and child counsellor for a New York based summer camp for children, Camp America USA (2011)
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English Touring Opera, Theatre in education project - practitioner and performer (2010)
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Bass/Baritone for chamber choir 'Pulse' ISME (International Society for Music Education) Conference performing as part of the University of Wolverhampton, 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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