Matt Hudson has been a staple in Chicago's music scene since his arrival in 2003. An accomplished guitarist of true character and lyrical depth, he has won over audiences all over the world. Whether he's playing contemporary jazz with the William Kurk Enterprise, producing music with Anthony Nicholson and QBeans, strumming the beautiful Caribbean sounds of the Pantastic 4, or laying down smokin' grooves with the John Stiles Band, his diverse knowledge of music and the guitar are always apparent. Look for the initiation of his new project, Matt Hudson's Quantum Ritual, in 2007!

Matt earned his bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Pittsburgh in 2003. He has since kept a rigorous schedule of performance and teaching. His guitar instruction experience is extensive. Since he began teaching in 2001, Hudson has taught close to 10,000 guitar lessons. Each one filled with care and patience to a variety of skill levels and ages.