Matthew
Hodge
Available as a Speaker and Keynote
Conferences Lecture Series
Masterclasses Workshops
Classes Camps
(Virtual and In-Person)
RECENT SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
March 2022 - North Carolina Thespian Festival
Jan 2022 - Book of the Mouse Podcast
Nov 2021 - Enloe High School Chapter National English Society
Nov 2021 - NCSU Music Theory Club
Oct 2021 - FWCC Founding Arts & Humanities Speaking Series
Nov 2021 - NCSU School of Art & Design
Sept 2021 - Artists Thrive National Conference
Sept 2021 - Notably Disney Podcast
June 2021 - CIVAE International Arts Conference
April 2021 - ECGC East Coast Game Conference
March 2021 - UNC-Chapel Hill Department of Religious Studies
March 2021 - North Carolina Thespian Festival
Nov 2019 - NCSU School of Art & Design
Oct 2019 - WPU Interdisciplinary Conference
THEMES AND TOPICS
Matthew can explore various topics for student and adult audiences, including the following:
PERFORMING ARTS
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Workshops & Masterclasses (Music or Theatre)
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Composing and Songwriting (The Creative Process)
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Media Scoring (Music for Film, TV, Commercials, & Video Games)
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Music Technologies (Artistic and Ethical Debates)
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Audition Techniques and Strategies
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Playwrighting and Script Analysis
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Artistry and Professionalism
WRITING
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Navigating the ENTIRE Writing Process (From Idea to Publication)
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Writing Nonfiction (Tips and Strategies)
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Being a Passionate Writer
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Establishing Your Voice and Audience
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Working With Editors, Publishers, and Co-Authors (Building Relationships)
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Fundamental Differences within Nonfiction Genres
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Finding the Right Research in a World of Information
EDUCATION
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Making History Alive and Relevant for Students
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The Importance of Being an Imperfect Educator
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Building Student Excitement About Your Course Subject
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Establishing a Productive Classroom Tone and Environment
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The Power of Interdisciplinary Collaborations
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Building Study Abroad Trips
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In-Person vs. Virtual Teaching
Please contact Matthew for inquiries regarding availability and pricing on his Contact page.