Matthew Robey

Matthew Robey serves as a Piano Instructor at the Eastman Community Music School within the Eastman School of Music, University of Rochester, and concurrently teaches class piano, music theory, music history, and world music at Monroe Community College while directing music theatre productions.

Dr. Robey earned his doctorate in Accompanying & Chamber Music from the Eastman School of Music under Jean Barr, with educational background rooted in Baltimore, Maryland, and prior studies in Kalamazoo.

His professional expertise spans:

• Piano Performance and Coaching
• Music Theory Instruction
• Historical Musicology
• Global Music Traditions
• Music Theatre Direction

His accolades include the Barbara Koeng Award for vocal coaching excellence, dual victories in the Jesse Kneisel Lieder Competition, and two Eastman Excellence in Accompanying Awards.

As an active educator, he maintains teaching roles across institutions and performs as a guest artist, with recent engagements at universities in Oklahoma and Texas and the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library.