Playing, Teaching, and Building a Career in Music with Dave Mattock

Music carries an intangible, immeasurable value – shaping how we connect, express ourselves, and experience the world around us. In this episode, we sit down with Dave Mattock, owner of Mattock School of Music and a working jazz pianist, to explore what it really means to build a life in music. Dave shares his journey from college professor to opening his own school of music, reflecting on the challenges he faced learning to run and grow a business. We talk about the many paths available to aspiring musicians, the importance of mentorship and community, and how a vibrant local arts scene strengthens the region for everyone.

OUR PARTNER

Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce

LINKS

Dave Mattock

• Website: davemattock.com/music
• YouTube: youtube.com/@davemattockjazz
• Instagram: instagram.com/davemattockmusic/
• Facebook: facebook.com/share/17j9Jhduwu/?mibextid=wwXIfr
• Bandcamp: Music | Dave Mattock
• Knucklebox on Bandcamp
• Knucklebox on Spotify

Mattock School of Music

• Website: mattockschoolofmusic.com
• Facebook: facebook.com/MattockSchoolofMusic

Additional Links

• Kennett Jazz & Funk Fest
• If Not for Music
• Philadelphia Trusted Advisors
• Canine Partners for Life

Local Music Venues

• Kennett Flash
• Andréa’s Jazz Café
• Slow Hand
• Will’s + Bill’s Brewery
• The Nomad
• Spence Café
• The Creamery of Kennett Square
• Kennett Library

Artists to Explore

• Brad Mehldau
• Jason Lindner
• Mike LeDonne
• John Medeski
• Lionel Loueke
• Esperanza Spaulding
• Kokayi
• Miho Hazama
• Hiatus Kaiyote
• Alarm Will Sound

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TRANSCRIPT

The full episode transcript will be publish on our website as soon as it is available.

Creators and Guests

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Host

Erik Gudmundson

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Host

Liam Dempsey

What is Start Local?

Start Local is focused on helping businesses and non-profits in and around Chester County, Pennsylvania, connect and grow together. Our aim is to bring together the many folks that make up our wonderful community in greater Philadelphia to share and learn from each other.