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I'm Matthew Caldwell, a versatile pianist, producer, and composer with a passion for writing, arranging, and performing across genres. I collaborate with artists, craft string arrangements for live performances, and score for film and television. Beyond performance, I taught and led ensembles in public schools, directing bands and shaped arts programs. I'm dedicated to mentoring students, creating custom arrangements, and bringing authentic musical voices to stages and screens.…I'm Matthew Caldwell, a versatile pianist, producer, and composer with a passion for writing, arranging, and performing across genres. I collaborate with artists, craft string arrangements for live performances, and score for film and television. Beyond performance, I taught and led ensembles in public schools, directing bands and shaped arts programs. I'm dedicated to mentoring students, creating custom arrangements, and bringing authentic musical voices to stages and screens.

Matthew Caldwell

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I'm Matthew Caldwell, a versatile pianist, producer, and composer with a passion for writing, arranging, and performing across genres. I collaborate with artists, craft string arrangements for live performances, and score for film and television. Beyond performance, I taught and led ensembles in public schools, directing bands and shaped arts programs. I'm dedicated to mentoring students, creating custom arrangements, and bringing authentic musical voices to stages and screens.…I'm Matthew Caldwell, a versatile pianist, producer, and composer with a passion for writing, arranging, and performing across genres. I collaborate with artists, craft string arrangements for live performances, and score for film and television. Beyond performance, I taught and led ensembles in public schools, directing bands and shaped arts programs. I'm dedicated to mentoring students, creating custom arrangements, and bringing authentic musical voices to stages and screens.

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I’m Matthew Caldwell, a versatile pianist, producer, and composer with a passion for writing, arranging, and performing across genres. I collaborate with artists, craft string arrangements for live performances, and score for film and television.

Beyond performance, I taught and led ensembles in public schools, directing bands and shaped arts programs. I’m dedicated to mentoring students, creating custom arrangements, and bringing authentic musical voices to stages and screens.

Skills

Composition

Soundtrack

Experience Level

Composition

Expert

Soundtrack

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Music Teacher at Norfolk Public Schools

September 1, 2010 - June 30, 2018

Piano accompanist for choral and theatre departments at Booker T. Washington High School (2010-09 to 2011-12); general music teacher at Tidewater Park, Jacox, and Crossroads elementary schools (2012-08 to 2017-06); middle school band director (2017-08 to 2018-06).

Director of Bands / Music Teacher at Hampton City Schools

August 1, 2018 - June 30, 2023

Director of Bands at Phoebus High School; led the concert band and marching band; department chair of the Fine Arts; member of the culture and climate committee for the faculty and staff.

Music Teacher at Newport News Public Schools

October 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025

Itinerant elementary school teacher for Saunders ES, Kiln Creek ES and Marshall ELC.

Professional Musician at Various Artists (Freelance)

January 1, 2005 - Present

Professional musician performing and collaborating with a broad roster of artists including Jordan G. Welch, Mali Music, Maysa, Ben Tankard, Karen Clark-Sheard, Lisa McClendon, Benita Jones, William Murphy, Donnie McClurkin, and others; composed/arranged string parts and performed across projects.

Music Teacher at Hampton City Schools

August 1, 2018 - June 30, 2023

Director of Bands at Phoebus High School; led the concert band and marching band; department chair of the fine arts department; member of the culture and climate committee.

Professional Musician at Various Artists

January 1, 2005 - Present

Professional musician for numerous artists; performance, collaboration, and touring.

String Composer/Arranger at Self-Employed

January 1, 2021 - Present

Composed and arranged live string parts for Grace by Chiquita L. Cross (2021–present); No Fear (2024); Evidence (2025).

Composer/Scorer at Misdeal (Web Series)

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018

Scored music for comedic web series Misdeal.

Composer/Scorer at I am Your Keeper (TV Show)

January 1, 2025 - Present

Scored music for streaming TV show I am Your Keeper.

Professional Musician for Numerous Artists

January 1, 2005 - Present

Professional musician and collaborator with artists including Jordan G. Welch, Mali Music, Maysa, Ben Tankard, Karen Clark-Sheard, Lisa McClendon, and many others.

String Composer and Arranger

January 1, 2021 - Present

Composed and arranged live string parts for Grace by Chiquita L. Cross (2021); arranged for No Fear (2024); created virtual string arrangements for Evidence by Rev Worship (2025).

Film/TV Scorer

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025

Scored music for the web series Misdeal (2018) and the streaming TV show I Am Your Keeper (2025).

Composer/Scorer

January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018

Scored music for Misdeal (web series) in 2018 and I Am Your Keeper (TV show) in 2025.

Composer/Scorer

January 1, 2025 - Present

Scored music for I Am Your Keeper (TV show) starting in 2025.