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I am Matthew Hartdegen, a distinguished educator, internationally recognised composer, and professional pianist who integrates strategic leadership, academic excellence, and artistic innovation to enrich education and the arts. I pioneer EdTech, skills development, and creative integrity while bridging traditional pedagogy with the demands of modern professional life.\n\nI am driven by critical reasoning, philosophical thinking, and pluralistic, experiential creativity. I foster collaborative teamwork, inspire lifelong learnership, and cultivate excellence through adaptable, precision-focused vision to empower learners, creatives, colleagues, and institutions to thrive in 21st-century environments and shape the future of education and the arts.…I am Matthew Hartdegen, a distinguished educator, internationally recognised composer, and professional pianist who integrates strategic leadership, academic excellence, and artistic innovation to enrich education and the arts. I pioneer EdTech, skills development, and creative integrity while bridging traditional pedagogy with the demands of modern professional life.\n\nI am driven by critical reasoning, philosophical thinking, and pluralistic, experiential creativity. I foster collaborative teamwork, inspire lifelong learnership, and cultivate excellence through adaptable, precision-focused vision to empower learners, creatives, colleagues, and institutions to thrive in 21st-century environments and shape the future of education and the arts.

Matthew Hartdegen

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I am Matthew Hartdegen, a distinguished educator, internationally recognised composer, and professional pianist who integrates strategic leadership, academic excellence, and artistic innovation to enrich education and the arts. I pioneer EdTech, skills development, and creative integrity while bridging traditional pedagogy with the demands of modern professional life.\n\nI am driven by critical reasoning, philosophical thinking, and pluralistic, experiential creativity. I foster collaborative teamwork, inspire lifelong learnership, and cultivate excellence through adaptable, precision-focused vision to empower learners, creatives, colleagues, and institutions to thrive in 21st-century environments and shape the future of education and the arts.…I am Matthew Hartdegen, a distinguished educator, internationally recognised composer, and professional pianist who integrates strategic leadership, academic excellence, and artistic innovation to enrich education and the arts. I pioneer EdTech, skills development, and creative integrity while bridging traditional pedagogy with the demands of modern professional life.\n\nI am driven by critical reasoning, philosophical thinking, and pluralistic, experiential creativity. I foster collaborative teamwork, inspire lifelong learnership, and cultivate excellence through adaptable, precision-focused vision to empower learners, creatives, colleagues, and institutions to thrive in 21st-century environments and shape the future of education and the arts.

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I am Matthew Hartdegen, a distinguished educator, internationally recognised composer, and professional pianist who integrates strategic leadership, academic excellence, and artistic innovation to enrich education and the arts. I pioneer EdTech, skills development, and creative integrity while bridging traditional pedagogy with the demands of modern professional life.\n\nI am driven by critical reasoning, philosophical thinking, and pluralistic, experiential creativity. I foster collaborative teamwork, inspire lifelong learnership, and cultivate excellence through adaptable, precision-focused vision to empower learners, creatives, colleagues, and institutions to thrive in 21st-century environments and shape the future of education and the arts.

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Experience Level

Expert

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English

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Work Experience

Head of Culture (Director of Culture) at Curro Waterfall

June 1, 2025 - Present

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.

Part-time Peripatetic Piano and Violoncello Teacher at St David’s Marist Brothers’ College

January 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025

Specialised in piano and violoncello; managed multiple students’ growth within an IEB framework and Catholic educational context; built holistic individualised growth.

Corporate and Business Training Consultant at GoFluent

May 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024

Designed hyper-personalised executive language training and drove hybrid global training programmes; integrated AI-driven assessment tools to enhance stakeholder engagement, performance analytics, and adaptive curriculum refinement.

Part-time Music Teacher and Performing Accompanist at National School of the Arts, Johannesburg

January 1, 2018 - November 1, 2022

Curated bespoke performance training, guiding students toward technical mastery, artistic fluency, and personal musical identity; provided professional accompaniment and coaching for national competitions.

Music Teacher and Master in Charge of Culture at Bryanston Primary School, Johannesburg

January 1, 2018 - November 1, 2022

Revitalised the arts & culture programme, reintroduced Junior and Senior Choirs, Marimba Bands, and personalised tuition; designed interdisciplinary collaborations to foster holistic artistic development.

Homeroom Teacher at Royal Canadian School of Cairo

January 1, 2015 - December 1, 2017

Implemented global best-practice pedagogical frameworks; fostered inquiry-based learning and balanced social-emotional development within a diverse student community.

English and Music Teacher at Kingsmead College, Johannesburg

January 1, 2012 - December 1, 2014

Delivered English and Music instruction at a high-performing private school; contributed to academic excellence and artistic growth.