Matt’s audiology career is rooted in his early experience as a professional musician, having earned a BMus (Hons) from the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London. Living with bilateral hearing loss since age 17, Matt retrained in audiology, graduating with a BSc (Hons) from Anglia Ruskin University. Since joining Harley Street Hearing in 2019 and qualifying in 2022, he combines his musical expertise with clinical skills to support a wide range of hearing needs.
His role as a Clinical Audiologist and Hearing Therapist involves diagnostic assessments, hearing aid fittings, hearing therapy for tinnitus and hyperacusis, custom hearing solutions, and wax removal. Matt is passionate about musicians’ hearing health and patient education, actively contributing to research and professional conferences. His lived experience informs a compassionate approach that empowers patients on their hearing journeys.
Matt is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Expertise
- Comprehensive Adult Audiology – delivering diagnostic hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings, and rehabilitation programmes tailored to individual needs.
- Specialist Care for Musicians – providing hearing assessments, custom-made hearing protection, and specialist advice for professional and amateur musicians.
- Hearing Therapy – offering tailored support for individuals adjusting to hearing loss, managing tinnitus and hyperacusis, or adapting to hearing technology.
- Custom Hearing Products – advising on and fitting custom in-ear monitors, swim plugs, and other bespoke hearing solutions.
- Wax Removal – safe and effective wax removal using a variety of established techniques, including microsuction and irrigation.
Areas of Interest
- Musicians’ hearing and hearing conservation
- Hearing therapy and patient education
- The impact of lived experience on clinical practice
Research and Publications
Matt is actively involved in research and professional knowledge-sharing, including:
- Speaking at the British Academy of Audiology’s 2023 Annual Conference, the Aural Diversity Network, City Lit Adult Education College, and Harley Street Hearing’s Hear Here 2025 conference
- Contributing to Dr. Alinka Greasley’s (University of Leeds) research on music listening and hearing aids
- Participating in Dr. Saima Rajasingam’s (Anglia Ruskin University) study on hearing-care professionals with hearing loss
- Supporting Dr. Raluca Matei’s research on health promotion in schools of music, presented at the first Occupational Health in Music Global Summit, Washington DC, 2025
Why Audiology?
Matt’s own hearing loss has been both a personal journey and a professional inspiration. His lived experience enriches his clinical practice, allowing him to understand the emotional and practical realities of hearing difference. He is committed to ensuring patients feel understood, supported, and empowered throughout their hearing journey—whether they are new to hearing aids, musicians protecting their hearing, or managing tinnitus and hyperacusis.