About Matt

Matt Vandal is an amazing solo fingerstyle guitarist. His sound will remind you of Leo Kottke and Chet Atkins, both of whom are clear influences on his style.

Matt was born in Minnesota, lived in Wisconsin, Florida, Alabama, and Georgia before recently moving to Arizona.  After completing his bachelor’s degree in psychology last year he decided to “put it to good use and play music full time”.

Matt has been playing guitar since the age of seven. “I grew up in a VERY musical home.  My Dad played in bands while attending college and my Mom is a classically trained pianist.  Two of my brothers are guitar players and another brother played bass.  My family has always been connected in one way or another to that beautiful sonic universe that is music.” states Matt.  He has played as many styles of music as he can get his hands on.  He was a member of the Pensacola Guitar Ensemble (a classical guitar quartet) is currently teaching guitar, and has a CD of original material in the works.

Matt's live repertoire contains original tunes as well as classical pieces and selections by Leo Kottke and Chet Atkins.

While you will find his techniques impressive, you will find his sound to be very soothing.