Matt Ridgway
About Matt Ridgway
Matt Ridgway is an Education Specialist based in Melbourne, Australia, with extensive experience in music technology and education. He currently works with Ableton and teenage engineering, focusing on developing performance and production skills for artists using Ableton Live.
Work at Ableton
Matt Ridgway has been associated with Ableton since 2013, serving in various roles including Facilitator and Ableton Certified Trainer. As an Education Specialist for Australia and New Zealand since 2020, he focuses on developing performance and production skills for artists using Ableton Live. He conducts workshops and mentors music teachers, contributing to the integration of music technology in educational settings. Ridgway is also a long-term facilitator of the Ableton User Group Melbourne, which operates out of the Arts Centre Melbourne.
Education and Expertise
Matt Ridgway earned a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) in Music from the University of Melbourne, studying from 1991 to 1994. He holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, which supports his role in education and training. With extensive knowledge of Ableton Live and Push, he has been using Ableton Live since early 2004. His expertise extends to producing immersive electronica and sound design for various media.
Background
Based in Melbourne, Australia, Matt Ridgway has a diverse background in music education and technology. He has worked as a Music Teacher at Sydney Road Community School since 1999 and has held positions at institutions such as JMC Academy and Arts Centre Melbourne. His experience includes consulting on curriculum development and the integration of music technology into classrooms, enhancing the educational landscape for music students.
Achievements
Ridgway has contributed to the music industry through various roles, including as a Music Composer for Melodics Limited since 2018. He has a diverse portfolio that includes sync placement, sound design, and composition for advertisements, installations, games, and app content. His work with artists focuses on enhancing their music creation process, particularly through the use of Ableton Live, which he has been involved with for nearly two decades.