Meet Matt Cairns!
Matt Cairns is a native of Edinburgh, Scotland and studied at the prestigious London College of Music. He has a bachelor’s degree in music performance and a master’s degree in music management. Throughout his career, he has performed professionally both in bands and as a vocal and guitar soloist. Most recently, he toured as a headline act on several major cruise lines, performing a blend of pop, rock and traditional Celtic music from his homeland. He has previously taught private guitar lessons in his hometown in Scotland, and he enjoys mentoring aspiring guitarists of all ages. He and his wife, moved to Charlotte in 2020, and joined Bold Music in 2024 with the goal of providing top-tier guitar education to students in the South Charlotte area.
Why I Became A Musician
Music was always something I was naturally good at and I found community through playing in bands as a teenager. The feeling of playing live with friends was magic and I wanted to keep doing that for as long as possible.
My Memorable Musical Experience
Playing my first headline show in the giant cruise ship theatre.
A fun fact about me is...
I've played music on 7 continents!
My advice to someone starting to learn music is...
Have patience, it's a long road. Try to enjoy every little improvement you make.
