Mat McKinley

More of an individual bio really.....I am not currently in a band but I do various improvised performances (solo and with an accompanying instrument). My main instrument is the piano (and synths/keyboards) but I also dabble with the drums and clarinet. Programming is another area which interests me greatly.My principle line of work is as a freelance media composer and teacher (both privately and at college). My musical influences encompass virtually every genre which has enabled me to understand many different instrument techniques which I subsequently try to emulate when programming. I have also spent the last 5 years writing a series of books on creative composition which form a complete music pack called Hotwired. This pack accompanies a really unique 3 day short course (see my website www.heatmusic.com for more details - you can buy the packs online - you can also hear some more demos).