A dedicated performer and educator within music. 

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Matt McDonough’s career so far has spanned over 25 years and has seen him perform on TV, stages,
arenas and recording studio’s in over 50 countries across the world.

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Matt is also significantly involved in education and is head of Popular Performance and Sound at City of London School

Having studied with Bob Armstrong as well as Trinity college of music on the Bmus Jazz course,

Matt Kicked off his career with a 4 year world tour based out of Canada during which time he also

spent a considerable amount of time each year working for the Disney organisation

performing and recording at their American theme parks Disney world
in Florida and Disney Land, Los Angeles.

Matt returned to the UK where he continues to play and record with various big bands, artists, festivals
and TV shows including: Backyard Cinema, The Brit Awards, Top of the Pops, BBC Televison, Wishbone Ash, Afro
Celt Sound System, Melba Moore, Melissa Morgan, Bonnie Langford, Le Gateau Chocolat, West end/touring shows:
Little Shop of Horrors, We will Rock you (Tour/West end), Legally blonde (Tour), Thriller Live and various other
pop, rock, Jazz, RnB and even Canto-Pop artists!

Matt has a recording studio where he records for producers, artists and composers in music, 

film and video games, across the globe. 

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EDUCATION WORK

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In addition to Matts position as Head of popular performance and Sound at City of London School, Matt has also been a panel member, composer and performer for the Trinity worldwide drum kit syllabus grades 1-8 (2013-2024).

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Additionally Matt has composed a number of pieces for the London College of Music Grades 1-8 drum kit syllabus.  

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Matt holds the Trinity College London Certificate for Music educators, and is currently further studying towards a

Post Graduate Certificate (PGCert) in performance teaching at Guildhall School of Music and Drama.