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Matthew Stevens is an Associate Professor in the Guitar Department at Berklee College of Music. A two-time Grammy-nominated guitarist and producer, he is celebrated for dissolving demarcation lines between jazz, rock, and ambient music. His critically acclaimed performances and recordings have been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, Pitchfork, and NPR across global venues including Carnegie Hall and Royal Albert Hall.
Stevens' artistic research spans Jazz, Rock, and Ambient Music with innovative approaches to Guitar Performance and Music Production. His compositions advance modern jazz ideals through honest, soulful explorations of contemporary music intersections, reflecting decades of professional experience with artists like Esperanza Spalding and Terri Lyne Carrington.
His major accolades include:
- 2023 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Jazz Album (New Standards Vol. 1)
- 2022 Grammy nomination for Best Instrumental Jazz Album (Waiting Game)
- Downbeat Critics' Poll Top 10 Rising Star Guitar (2016-2022)
As an educator, Stevens empowers students to create work that deepens self-understanding and develops artistic voices through critical thinking. He integrates over twenty years of professional experience as a musician, composer, and producer—evident in projects like Esperanza Spalding's Grammy-winning 12 Little Spells—into curriculum design that fosters individual artistry and industry readiness.
