
ABOUT MATT
Hello! Thank you for visiting!
My mission is to EMPOWER children with SELF-CONFIDENCE through fun music and stories. I hope you'll join me on my journey!

BIO
Matt the Music Man is a multi-award winning musical entertainer. He just won the 2023 ECMA for Children's Entertainer of the Year! He's also possibly the only musician around with a pirate hat and a platypus for a sidekick! Matt will have your whole family singing, clapping, laughing and rocking out. It's a party!
Matt also promotes self-confidence for kids. Growing up, Matt was very shy and was bullied at school. He spent much of his time having dreams about becoming a professional musician but his shyness and lack of self-confidence were too overwhelming. Today, Matt draws on these childhood experiences to inspire kids with his message of becoming self-confident through super fun music!
After about 20 years of performing, Matt was inspired to become a children's musician upon the arrival of his first child. He has released three diverse all-original albums titled "The Best at Being You" (2022), "Everyday Superheroes" (2017), and "Songs For Kids Age 1 to 101" (2014) as well as an EP, "Family Fun" (2018).
Many exciting shows have been performed across the Canadian Maritimes and beyond. Matt plays Guitars, ukulele, harmonica & kazoo, and uses fun props such as costumes and puppets to create a fun, interactive and educational experience. Through music, humour and stories, Matt teaches children about the importance of self-confidence and respect. It all comes together into a highly entertaining educational show for children and families!
Many songs have been hits with children and parents such as “Everyday Superheroes”, “Dinosaur In the Candy Store” and "Pirates from Yarmouth". Matt makes a point to not downplay his music lyrically or musically too much for children because he understands how smart children are and he wants older audiences to be entertained as well. The smiles, laughs and voices singing along (even the parents!) are rewards that drive Matt as he continues his lifelong dream of performing music.
AWARDS
2023 East Coast Music Award WINNER - Children's Entertainer of the Year
2023 Annapolis Valley Community Votes.com Silver Winner - Children's Entertainer
2021 Music Nova Scotia Award Nomination - Children's Artist of the Year
2021 East Coast Music Award Nomination - Children's Entertainer of the Year
2019 Music Nova Scotia Award WINNER - Children's Artist of the Year
2018 Music Nova Scotia Award Nomination - Children's Artist of the Year
PRESS
• Rewind 89.3 Radio Interview, Sep 23, 2022
• ECMA Nomination Article, The Chronicle Herald, Mar, 18, 2021
• Featured in the Book, "Emotionally Attuned Parenting" by BriAnna Simons, M.S.W., Feb 25, 2021
• KidFest!, Kings County Advertizer / Register, Aug, 16, 2019
• Show Review, The Grapevine Newspaper, Mar 8, 2018
• NSMW Showcase, Saltwire, Nov 3, 2018
• Nova Scotia Music Week, Oct, 31, 2018
• Valley Family Fun Album Article, Oct 30, 2017
• K-Rock 89.3 Interview, New Minas, NS, Nov 2, 2017
• Show Review, Kings County Advertizer / Register, Feb 2, 2016
• CBC Radio One Weekend Mornings, Nov. 22, 2015
• Album Review, Valley Family Fun, Oct 10, 2015
QUOTES
“The staff and students loved Matt’s performance! Very fun, engaging and appropriate for our K-1 students The students really enjoyed having the ability to participate!” - Tracy Stewart, Principal Forest Hill Elementary School, Fredericton, NB
"Our students and staff loved Matt's performance! He is an excellent songwriter, and keeps kids engaged with his quality music, sense of humour, and uplifting themes. - Caitlin Quinton, Music Teacher, Coldbrook & District School, NS
"Matt the Music Man was skilled at engaging an audience. His music was fun and relatable for the students at our K-5 school. Our students enjoyed him and his music!"- Angela Trueman, Principal, Arnold H McLeod School, NB
"Matt's concert was very entertaining and engaging! He encouraged audience participation and had most of our students singing along to his original songs. We look forward to having him come back to perform in the future. - Mark Thornton, Principal, Plymouth School, Yarmouth, NS
FROM KIDS


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Matt with two of his childhood heroes: Raffi & Fred Penner



