Artists in Residence
Learn From the Best
Our Artist in Residence program offers Conservatory of Music students a unique opportunity to learn from artists who are at the top of their field. These artists may teach a course, lead a masterclass or perform a recital of their own.
Matt Redman
Worship artist Matt Redman serves as Songwriter in Residence at Biola University's Conservatory of Music, where students have the opportunity to learn directly from the influential, double-Grammy winning worship leader throughout the year. In his role, he guest lectures in Worship Arts courses, among other education and music arts opportunities.
Redman’s journey as a worship leader and songwriter has taken him to countries such as South Africa, Japan, India, Australia and the Czech Republic. Along the way he has sung in venues such as Madison Square Garden, Wembley Stadium and the Royal Albert Hall — as well as recording in iconic studios such as Abbey Road in London and Capitol Records in Los Angeles. His best known songs include "The Heart of Worship," "Blessed Be Your Name," "Our God" and the double-Grammy winning "10,000 Reasons." More recent co-writes include "Do It Again" and "Build my Life."
David Washburn
David Washburn is a Yamaha Performing Artist and principal trumpet of the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. A highly sought-after musician in Los Angeles, he also serves as associate principal trumpet of the LA Opera Orchestra and principal trumpet of the Los Angeles Master Chorale. He has previously appeared as principal trumpet and soloist with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra.
An active studio musician, Washburn has performed on numerous motion picture soundtracks and was a member of the John Williams Trumpet Section for 25 years. He is also an experienced educator, serving as Lecturer of Trumpet and Director of the Brass Ensemble at UCLA during the 2024–25 academic year. His past teaching appointments include Biola University, Azusa Pacific University, UC Irvine, Chapman University, Cal State Northridge, Cal State Long Beach, University of Redlands, Idyllwild School of the Performing Arts, and the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts.
Washburn earned a Master of Music with distinction from the New England Conservatory of Music and a Bachelor of Music from the USC Thornton School of Music. His teachers include Rob Roy McGregor, Robert Nagel, John Clyman, and Joan LaRue.
A small sample of his many credits include: The Princess Diaries, Monsters Inc, Marvel’s agents of shield and Agent Carter, Obi Wan, Tinker Bell, Avatar, Spider-Man Franchise, Toy Story (1, 2, 4), Star Wars (Episode 7 and on), The Little Mermaid 2 & 3, Mission Impossible 1 & 3, Scooby Doo 1 & 2 (2002 and 2004), Jumanji (1995), Ice Age, 101 Dalmations, Anastasia, The Polar Express, Ratatouille, Wall-E, The Emperor’s New Groove, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, A Bug’s Life.
A frequent soloist, Washburn has appeared with orchestras and festivals throughout the United States and internationally. Outside of music, he enjoys boating with his children.