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Matt Wilson

Speaker / Entertainer / Writer / Musician
Matt Wilson Entertainment
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City 
Jacksonville
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Languages 
English
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Yes

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Bio

Matt Wilson is a consummate performing musician, writer, and entertainer.

Matt is the author of Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician, and he's the host of the podcast, On The Hook with Matt Wilson.

Matt Wilson first gained national exposure playing sold-out theaters as the “Piano Man” in the First National Tour of the Billy Joel and Twyla Tharp Tony-award-winning musical “Movin’ Out.” In 2005 the Texas State Senate honored Matt with a resolution for his achievements in Fine Arts, and in 2016, The Texas Commission on the Arts selected Matt for its Touring Roster.

Drawing on 30 years of experience in the music business, author and musician Matt Wilson shares personal and professional lessons for all walks of life.

Combining live music and entertaining stories from life on the road as a working musician, Matt will engage, coach, and encourage your audience with a unique perspective and tested strategies covering performance, business management, confidence, managing relationships, mindfulness, and creativity.

Matt will customize his message to match your vision for your meeting or event when requested. In addition, Matt can make time to take song requests from the audience. Matt believes music is a powerful and enjoyable method for bringing your team together through song and laughter.

Current position (1)

Speaker / Entertainer / Writer / Musician

Matt Wilson Entertainment

Degrees (1)
BA in Journalism and Public Relations
The University of Texas
1992 to 1996

Presentations

Presentations (3)
Better Performance to a T

How to Identify and Overcome The Three Contributors That Inhibit Performance

Not meeting performance expectations can cause disappointment, embarrassment, and a loss of confidence. Author and touring musician, Matt Wilson, will identify the three T’s that derail a performance, teach you how avoid them, and make them better. Matt’s 3 T process will help you analyze your performance, improve focus, and find hope for improvement.

You Can Do Something About It

Four Hooks for A Meaningful and Accomplished Life

Drawing on concepts in his book, Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life, Matt shares his journey from barroom to Broadway and the four foundational lessons he applies to his personal and professional life.

Through stories and songs, Matt will show the audience how he’s overcome obstacles and found meaning in his endeavors, and built techniques that allow him the opportunity for success.

Choose and Move

Motivation Through Creativity

Matt shares how he uses his experience as a songwriter and author to create momentum in his professional life. Through real-life examples and song he will show the audience how to use creativity for motivation, encouragement, and reinvention.

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Books & Articles (5)

Hooks: Lessons on Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician
Brown Boots Press,
2021
Hooks: Lessons On Performance, Business, and Life from a Working Musician
Choose and Move—Creatively Manage Your Stress
The Wash Technique
Author & Musician Matt Wilson: 5 Things You Need to Know to Become a Great Author

Expertise (17)

Skills & Trades
Entertainment & Art
Leadership
Health & Well-being
Business
Performance Anxiety Anxiety management Breaking Mental Performance Barriers Building Confidence Applied Mindfulness Living a Meaningful Life Teaching Creativity Entertaining Audience Engagement Team Management Resource Management fun motivational speaker
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Why choose me? 

My motto is "You can do something about it!" My aim is to encourage folks through stories and songs.

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