My name is Matt and I'm a keyboard tutor at Orchestras for All.

Orchestras for All (OFA) is a National Youth Music Organisation that exists to create inclusive group music-making opportunities for young people who would otherwise be excluded. Over the past 10 years, OFA has developed three innovative programmes to break down significant barriers to orchestral music making for young people in the UK. They know that music making boosts young people’s skills and enriches their lives forever. That’s why they wholeheartedly believe that orchestras are FOR ALL.

Whether I'm listening, playing or writing, music is an integral part of my day-to-day life. In my youth, I was so lucky to have access to music-making opportunities, and so I'm a huge believer in giving young people the opportunity to experience, experiment with and benefit from the joys of music, too.

I’m really excited to take part in the Grade2athon and to put myself in the shoes of a complete beginner in a brand new instrument - I love a challenge!