Background
Belzer, Matthew was born on June 7, 1973 in Camden, New Jersey, United States. Son of David and Susan Belzer.
Belzer, Matthew was born on June 7, 1973 in Camden, New Jersey, United States. Son of David and Susan Belzer.
Bachelor of Music in Saxophone, Eastman School Music, Rochester, New York, 1995. Master of Music in Jazz and Contemporary Media, Eastman School Music, Rochester, New York, 1996.
Director homewood jazz ensembles Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, 2000—2008, faculty advanced academy programs, since 2006. Jazz department chair Peabody Preparatory, 2005—2008. Lecturer, director jazz studies University Maryland Baltimore County, Catonsville, since 2008.
Member Peabody Ragtime Ensemble, Baltimore, since 1999, Mosaic, Washington, since 2005. Member, co-founder Tiemann-Belzer, Baltimore, since 2004. Adjunct professor University Maryland, Catonsville, since 2004.
Member of American Federation Musicians.
Married Mariko Maki, March 26, 2000. Children: Hikaru Noah, Akira Luke.