Matthew Bardin, originally a native of Texas and Central Florida, is currently based in Omaha, and has written music for large ensembles, chamber groups, voice, solo instruments, and electronics. He holds a Ph.D. in Experimental Music & Digital Media from LSU, a Master of Music from the Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and a  Bachelor of Music from Stetson University. He is currently affiliated with the American Society of Composer, Authors, and Publishers. He has presented his music at festivals both local and abroad, and served as the 2021 Composer in Residence of the University Presbyterian Church in Baton Rouge, LA. In 2022, he wrote the music, sound design, and ran live audio for the show Dream Logos at the Fringe festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.

As a composer, Matthew is interested in exploring new technologies and methods of expression. His current research explores ways to interact with the computer for music creation. He also is largely interested in cybernetic music performance.