Matthew Payne

Inspired by a Brass Quintet visit to his school, Matt began to play the Trumpet when he was 9 years old at the Havering Music Service where he stayed a student until 2013.  Matt was previoulsy a student at Junior Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. During his time there, Matt was Lead Trumpet in the Junior Trinity Big Band, Joint Principal Trumpet in the Symphony Orchestra, Principal Trumpet of the Wind Orchestra and a Bass in the Four-Part Choir. Performances include Britten's 'Four Sea Interludes' at Blackheath Halls,  'Amore de mi Alma' at Birmingham Symphony Hall and Wagner's 'Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg' at the LSO St. Lukes. Matt is currently studying at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London. He is also a musician in the National Youth Music Theatre UK and NYJO Academy Big Band's Lead Trumpet. Alongside these commitments, Matt loves to pass on his knowledge through teaching. Matt is a member of two Brass chamber groups; Thames Brass Quintet and Stentato Brass Dectet, and gives regular performances around London and the South East. Matt studies Trumpet with Andy Hendrie, John Barclay and Mike Lovatt. As a crossover player, Matt can play in many different styles. These include Jazz, Pop, Classical, Big Band, Musical Theatre and Latin to name a few. Matt also seeks advice and knowledge from other professional Trumpet players in and around London. These include masterclasses with players such as Paul Mayes, Paul Archibald, Paul Beniston, Nick Thomson and Gábor Tarkövi.