Born in the United States in 2000, he is currently completing his graduate studies at the Franz Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest. He first moved to Hungary as a U.S. Fulbright grantee to explore the relationship between Hungarian folk and classical music under the guidance of Csaba Pálfi. Beyond music, Matthew is passionate about languages and cultural exchange; he speaks conversational Hungarian and has also lived in Ecuador and Germany. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, practicing yoga, and spending time with his two dachshunds.