Still taking this in… last night I received an official proclamation from the Mayor of Hackensack recognizing my achievements.

I’m deeply grateful to my hometown, and also to everyone near and far who has supported me, believed in me, collaborated with me, taught me, prayed for me, and rocked with me along this journey. None of this happens alone.

So much love and appreciation to all of you. This one really means a lot. 💙

#Grateful #ThankYou #HometownPride #Hackensack #MusicLife #Accessibility #BlindMusician #Community #Milestone #Blessed

Thinking about going live on Ramblio tomorrow at 5:00 PM EST. Come hang out, vibe, and see what happens. You never know what kind of music or fun we’ll get into.
My username is @Matthew2468 for those who wanna follow me.

[http s://apps.apple.com/app/id6749940956](https://apps.apple.com/app/id6749940956)

#RamblioLive #MatthewWhitaker #LiveMusic #BlindMusician #FunVibes #GoodEnergy #MusicIsLife #JoinTheVibe #AccessibilityInMusic

what's up everyone. hope all is well.
Today is the day!!! My very first music video drops tonight and I couldn’t be more excited! 🙌🏽
Huge shoutout and major thanks to Andre Betts for helping make this happen!

Meet me LIVE tonight at 7:45PM as we get ready for the official premiere of the **“I Wanna Be Heard”** music video on YouTube at 8PM! 🎶

The stream will be on Facebook and Instagram — hope to see you there! I'll reply to this post with links to my pages. Make sure to follow.
Let’s celebrate together!

\#NewMusic #MusicVideoPremiere #IWannaBeHeard #AndreBetts #Grateful #LetsGo #BlindMusician #SingerSongwriter #AccessibleMusic #RepresentationMatters

Hi everyone.

I wanted to share something I just finished making… an arrangement of *Kass’s Theme* from **The Legend of Zelda**! 🎶🪶
Hope you enjoy it as much as I did working on it!

\#LegendOfZelda #ZeldaMusic #KassTheme #VideoGameMusic #VGMArrangement #Nintendo #BlindMusician #MusicArrangement #AccessibilityInMusic #GameMusic #MusicianLife #TheLegendOfZelda #BOTW #TearsOfTheKingdom

My new single **I Wanna Be Heard** is officially out now!
I’m singing, rapping, and even throwing in some vocoder. This one’s straight from the heart.
Stream it on your favorite platform here:

https://ffm.to/pdxjbky

Share with everyone everywhere.

Let me know what you think—excited to share this part of my story with y’all.

\#IWannaBeHeard #NewMusic #BlindMusician #VocoderVibes #IndependentArtist #MatthewWhitaker #SingerSongwriter #RapAndSoul #AccessibleMusic

New video out today! I'm back at @Pianote for another fun challenge! 🎹 This time, I’m learning a song *as fast as I can*! ⏱️ Just like last time, there's **audio description** for all the text on screen to keep it accessible. Had *so* much fun with this one! 🙌🏽

🎥 Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/w0soeloAvi0

#BlindMusician #AccessibilityMatters #PianoChallenge #Pianote #LearnPiano #AudioDescription #MusicIsForEveryone #InclusiveContent #FastLearning #AccessibleMusic #BlindCreatives

🚨 New Video Alert! 🚨

I had an absolute blast filming my first-ever video with Pianote! 🎉 They threw a challenge my way—I had to learn a song on the spot and create my own arrangement. No spoilers, but let’s just say it was a ride! 🎹🔥

For all my blind and visually impaired friends, we made sure to include audio description of any text that appears on screen, so everyone can fully experience the video. Big thanks to the Pianote team for making this happen!

Check it out here: https://youtu.be/ZeM3fnF8mN8?si=nUbJWoMwvvHFsanr

More to come—this is just the beginning! Drop a comment, let me know what you think, and share it with your fellow music lovers! 🎶

#Pianote #FirstTimeOnPianote #MusicChallenge #BlindMusician #AccessibilityMatters #PianoMagic #AudioDescription #Improvisation #MusicForEveryone #MatthewWhitaker #Jazz #MusicIsLife

🎶 **Excited to Share My New Arrangement of "Thriller" by Michael Jackson!** 🎶

I had so much fun making this track come to life in my own style and couldn’t have done it without the amazing gear and incredible people who helped along the way!

**Special Thanks To:**
- **Viscount International** 🎹 for that iconic organ sound—big shout-out to Delroy White for taking it up a notch with some custom tweaks.
- **Yamaha Drums** 🥁 bringing the heartbeat of this track.
- **Audix Mics** 🎤 for capturing the drum sound perfectly.
- **Pianoteq** for that smooth Rhodes sound in the background, adding that perfect touch.
- **Nord** 🎹 used the Stage 4 for some awesome Clav sounds.
- **Surge Synthesizer** 🎛️ powered up tons of synth sounds! Surge is fully accessible and open-source, and for all my blind producers, this one is a must.

Shout out to Mike Gardner for making it all sound amazing with the final mix!

Check out these links to all the fantastic companies that helped bring this track together:

🎹 Viscount International - [viscount link]
🥁 Yamaha Drums - [yamaha link]
🎤 Audix Mics - [audix link]
🎹 Pianoteq - [pianoteq link]
🎹 Nord Keyboards - [nord link]
🎛️ Surge Synthesizer - [surge link]

**#Thriller #MusicProduction #ViscountOrgan #YamahaDrums #AudixMics #PianoteqRhodes #NordStage4 #SurgeSynth #BlindMusician #MichaelJackson #MatthewWhitakerMusic #Accessibility #MusicForEveryone**

#Introduction Hello all, I'm a DeafBlind Australian. I'm a classical vocalist, pianist, and master's student in neuroscience, sharing insights on music, mental health, and personal growth. As a choral scholar with deep Christian faith, I explore music's transformative power and holistic practices in daily life.

Follow for candid discussions on mental wellness, the intersections of neuroscience and music, and reflections on faith, resilience, and healing. #ClassicalMusic #MentalHealth #Neuroscience #BlindMusician #HolisticHealing #Faith #WellnessJourney

Hey everyone! I'm Matthew Whitaker, an Emmy Nominated professional blind touring musician, producer, singer, songwriter, and accessibility advocate. My musical journey has led me to collaborate with legends like Stevie Wonder, Christian McBride, Dr. Lonnie Smith, and Kim Tibs. You might have seen my performances on shows like The Harry Connick Jr. Show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Showtime at The Apollo.

I'm passionate about making technology accessible for blind users and love working with developers to achieve this. A Juilliard graduate, I currently serve as the Minister of Music at New Hope Baptist Church in Hackensack, New Jersey, where I was born and raised.

Beyond music, I enjoy video and audio games, skiing, indoor rock climbing, and bowling. I love spending time with family and exploring new musical and non-musical adventures. Excited to connect with you all here!

Learn more about my work on my website: [www.matthewwhitaker.net](http://www.matthewwhitaker.net).

#Music #Accessibility #BlindMusician #Collaboration #Innovation #Juilliard #Community #Gaming #Adventure #Faith #Family #NewHorizons