Matt Peters found the classical guitar in late 2004 at the age of 18, as he was enrolling in California State University Northridge (CSUN).  Before that Matt played electric guitar in progressive and aggressive rock bands throughout High school and gave electric guitar lessons, which he still does today.  While he flirted beforehand with a guitar construction career and then a Jazz major, it was only after discovering Bach he decided to begin University studies and transform himself into a classical guitarist in 2004.  Although such a late start might not seem ideal, for Matt it was.  He was able to devote to himself to the instrument with the immediate understanding of an already accomplished guitarist and the commitment only found in those with professional aspirations.  He studied under Steve Thachuk, with excellent results.  He received several scholarships and awards during his Bachelors Degree, including the Randy Rhoads scholarship, and participated in the CSUN Honors Guitar Quartet, which was well known in the surrounding area for their performances, unique and challenging repertoire, and premiering of new works.  Since completing his studies at CSUN in 2009 Matt has moved to Germany and enrolled in studies under Hubert Kaeppel at the Koblenz International Guitar Akademie (KIGA). Matt competes in international competitions regularly, teaches privately, has aspirations to later pursue a Masters Degree in Germany.  He received the high mark of 1,3 in his Solo Exam at KIGA, and recently won the Best Competitor from North America prize at the Calcutta International Classical Guitar Festival and Competition 2010.