Matt B. has played guitar since he was 17 and studied under Instructor Mark Stefani creator of VisionMusic.Com and continues interaction with his long time teacher. Musical influences are George Benson, Kenny Burrell, Mark Stefani,Wes Montgomery,Joe Pass. From the San Francisco area has play with several different local bands in the area also has taught childrens jazz guitar, still performs locally with a group called Mellow Magic.