Matt Fisher
Associate Lecturer in Music - Teacher of Drums
About
Known for his versatility, Matt Fisher is a sought after drummer and percussionist based in London. He has performed and collaborated with some of the UK’s most prominent musicians such as; Tina May, Jacqui Dankworth, Mark Lockheart, Nikki Illes, Steve Waterman, Malcolm Edmonstone, Anita Wardell and Nigel Price. Working in a variety of styles from pop and rock, to jazz and orchestral, Matt has toured and performed around the world including; India, USA, Morocco, Mexico and across Europe. Matt is endorsed by Kandu Percussion.
As well as having a busy performing schedule Matt is also an examiner for Trinity College London, and teaches regularly for the Royal College of Music Junior Department. Publications he has written include a transcription book on the drummer Tony Williams (Tony Williams – So What 1964 Jazzwise Publications), featuring for the first time a full transcription and analysis of the drummer’s groundbreaking playing in the live version of ‘So What’ from the classic 1964 Miles Davis album; ‘Four and More’. Matt has contributed articles to the Modern Drummer Magazine (USA) and is a product reviewer for Rhythm Magazine (UK).
Matt is always busy collaboratively and current projects include; ‘Redefining Element 78’ (led by pianist Rebecca Nash and featuring John O’ Gallagher), Najma Akhtar’s ‘Five Rivers’, and ‘The David Dower Trio’. The wide range of instruments covered across these projects reflects his versatility, including drum set, cajon, electronics, hand percussion, tabla and the one and only, washboard. Sounds textures and grooves, Matt always brings something interesting to the table.
Matt received a First Class Honours degree at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, and completed his Masters degree in Jazz Performance at Trinity College of Music, London. Matt has also studied Tabla and ethnic percussion with the award-winning multi-percussionist Pete Lockett. His drum teachers have included Martin France, Clark Tracey, Elliot Bennett, John Marshall, Peter Fairclough, Gene Calderazzo and Dave Wickins.
Other department members
Alison Woodward
Deputy Director, University of Chichester Conservatoire
