Matteo (born January 26, 2006, Toronto, Canada) is a drummer and composer whose connection to rhythm began almost as soon as he could walk. Raised in a music-filled home, he explored piano and guitar before discovering his true passion behind the drums. His first kit was anything but conventional, a bucket, a box, and chopsticks, until his father introduced him to his first real drum set. That early spark quickly became a lifelong pursuit.​

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Matteo went on to receive formal training in piano, guitar, and percussion, ultimately dedicating himself to drumming. At just 14, he was accepted into Berklee College of Music, where he completed three summers of study and earned the prestigious Berklee Pro-Certificate with a 4.0 GPA. His studies also earned him nine university credits and provided the opportunity to learn from respected educators including Skip Hadden, Yoron Israel, and Jim Payne.

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He later attended Mayfield Secondary School through its elite Regional Arts Program (RAP), while continuing advanced private studies with acclaimed drummer Jeff Salem and at Humber College under Professor Steve Mancuso. Graduating with national honours in 2024, Matteo received scholarship offers from all three universities: Berklee College of Music, York University, and Humber College. He chose Humber to further develop his skills in percussion and pursue his Honours degree, studying under Grammy Award-winning percussionist and educator Professor Larnell Lewis.

Now continuing his undergraduate studies while actively building his career as a performer, composer, and session drummer, Matteo is the drummer and composer for Chance of Reign and The Luminous Veils, with music available across major streaming platforms. He is also a professional member of SOCAN and BMI.

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Driven by curiosity and a constant desire to grow, Matteo continues to develop his voice as a musician through live performance, composition, collaboration, and an ongoing exploration of rhythm and sound.