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As a professional singer/songwriter, guitarist, and educator, Matt Heinecke has been surrounded by music for most of his life. A native of Coronado, California, Matt began learning guitar at the age of eight. Growing up, he primarily focused on jazz, but has since studied a gamut of styles, ranging from bluegrass to classical to flamenco.
Matt is a graduate of the University of Southern California's prestigious Thornton School of Music. There he studied both jazz and classical guitar, which challenged him to pursue a style all his own.
His debut CD, Coming Home (2001), introduced us to standout songs such as "Falling" and the title track "Coming Home", which featured Matt's diverse musical and lyrical approach to songwriting. Matt spent several years extensively playing the Los Angeles club circuit at such nationally renowned venues as Genghis Cohen and The Mint while sharing the stage with some of L.A.'s most recognized performers. In 2003, Matt took the next step in his musical journey by relocating to Nashville, Tennessee.
His debut CD, Coming Home (2001), introduced us to standout songs such as “Falling” and the title track “Coming Home”, which featured Matt's diverse musical and lyrical approach to songwriting. Matt spent several years playing the Los Angeles club circuit at such nationally renowned venues as Genghis Cohen and The Mint while sharing the stage with some of L.A.'s most recognized performers. Additionally, while in Los Angeles, he worked for Warner/Chappell Music Publishing, Zomba Music Publishing, Jive Records, and BMG Music. In 2003, Matt took the next step in his musical journey by relocating to Nashville, Tennessee to focus on performing.
Matt has shared the stage with such accomplished artists as A.J. McLean (Backstreet Boys), Jessica Andrews, Jake Simpson (2003 Star Search winner), and Marcel. He has also recorded on projects by film composer Bear McCreary, most recently on the motion picture Rest Stop (Warner Home Video).
Since returning to Los Angeles in 2006, Matt completed a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Music Education at USC. In June 2007, he was named Director of Instrumental Music for the Coronado School of the Arts, a renowned public high school arts academy open to all students in San Diego. He is a member of the San Diego Master Chorale, and continues to perform around Southern California as a jazz and solo contemporary artist.
You can now purchase Matt's music on Itunes! Click here. 
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