Matthew Hartdegen is an internationally recognised composer, professional pianist, and educator who blends strategic leadership, academic excellence, and artistic innovation across his work.
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Matthew Hartdegen is an internationally recognised composer, professional pianist, and educator who blends strategic leadership, academic excellence, and artistic innovation across his work. He integrates EdTech and growth-mindset approaches with strong pedagogical fundamentals to help learners and colleagues develop critical reasoning, creative confidence, and artistic integrity.
As an active performer around South Africa and an annual premiere composer, Matthew brings a human-centred, inclusive learning philosophy to every environment he leads and teaches. His positive educational psychology foundations and experience across classical, jazz, and contemporary practices enable outstanding musical, academic, and creative outcomes for students, staff, and collaborators.
- 14 years' experience
- Joined January 2026
Skills· 10
Languages
- EnglishFluent
Industry experience
- Education
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
- Non-Profit Organization
- Software & Internet
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Work experience· 16 roles
Managed an international, multi-cultural team of 250 music analysts. Implemented company-wide excellence standards to check, revise, and verify analysts’ work to ensure corporate success. Fostered a growth mindset within the online community via Discord, Google Workspace, and social platforms, driving increased engagement and high completion performance across assigned work.
Member of the Senior Management Team tasked with reinspiring, reimagining, and reinventing Curro Waterfall’s culture. Reestablished choirs, marimba groups, and group and individual music lessons; planned Creative Arts for grades 8-9; initiated whole-scale music development and music appreciation classes aligned with CAPS; implemented technologically driven creative solutions to engage learners, parents, and staff in shaping the school’s cultural identity.
Managed an international, multi-cultural team of 250 music analysts. Implemented company-wide excellence standards to check, revise, and verify analysts’ work to ensure corporate success. Fostered a growth mindset within the online community via Discord, Google Workspace, and social platforms, driving increased engagement and high completion performance across assigned work.
Education· 10
Certifications and awards· 38
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