About Matthew

WHO HE IS

Matthew C. Shuman is a solo piano artist, passionate sketch artist, photographer, and oil painter. Art is a central focus in much of his life, with both his music and visual work deeply inspired by his life experiences and the beauty of nature. Matthew began composing music at the age of seven, shortly after he started studying the piano, and has been creating ever since.

WHAT HE HAS ACCOMPLISHED

Throughout his career, Matthew has released five albums: Natural Emotion, Escape from Reality, Falling Into Place, Sailing Away, and most recently, Crossroads. His music is streamed globally on platforms such as Pandora, Apple Music, Amazon, and many others. Additionally, his work is available for download via iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play, with hard copy CDs available exclusively on this website. Matthew’s visual art has also garnered recognition, having been featured in exhibitions with the Maryland State Arts Council and the Carroll County Arts Council.

MUSIC FEATURED ON THE WEATHER CHANNEL

In 2011, The Weather Channel featured several of Matthew's solo piano pieces on its Local on the 8s segments, reaching audiences across the nation. His album Escape from Reality earned a spot in the Top 100 Best Sellers on both iTunes and Amazon in the New Age category, thanks to the exposure on the Weather Channel. Matthew’s track "Chasing the Wind" climbed to #37 on iTunes' Top 100 Most Downloaded Songs in the United States and reached #15 in New Zealand in 2011. His music has become synonymous with The Weather Channel, with notable tracks such as Mixed Emotions, Stormy Sea, Fallen Snow, Falling Rain, Frosty Sunrise, Finding Freedom, Chasing the Wind, Night Storm, and White Water airing regularly on Local on the 8s.

INDEPENDENT ARTIST SUCCESS

Matthew's success thus far has been achieved entirely independently, without the backing of a record label. He is responsible for all aspects of his music, from writing and performing to recording, producing, and promoting. His journey has been fueled by the power of the internet and his relentless dedication to sharing his music with the world. A heartfelt thank you goes to his family, friends, and loyal listeners—your unwavering support makes this dream possible. If you’re interested in using Matthew’s music or would like to inquire about performances at your venue or event, please feel free to reach out via email.

PENCIL DRAWINGS FEATURED WITH MARYLAND STATE ARTS COUNCIL AND CARROLL ARTS COUNCIL

Matthew is deeply passionate about all forms of art. In addition to his music, he is an accomplished sketch artist whose pencil drawings have been featured in exhibitions with the Maryland State Arts Council and the Carroll County Arts Council. An avid landscape photographer (he designs the artwork for his own album covers), Matthew has recently started exploring the world of oil painting.

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