About Matt's Music: Real Musicians, Boutique Gear, & The Golden Rule

Welcome to Matt’s Music Center. Since opening our doors in Weymouth, MA in 1996, we’ve grown from a small local shop into an internationally recognized, multi-time NAMM Top 100 Dealer. But despite our growth, our core philosophy has never changed: we are real, gigging musicians selling the gear we actually use and love.

The Legacy of Matt Leff (1996 – 2019)

Matt’s Music was founded by the late Matt Leff after spending 11 years learning the ropes of music retail. Matt wasn’t just a businessman; he was a serious player. In 1987, he was a member of Adam Bomb on Geffen Records, later attending the prestigious Musicians Institute (GIT) in Hollywood.

Over his career, Matt shared stages with heavyweights like Dio, Stryper, King’s X, Yngwie Malmsteen, Ratt, Skid Row, Rob Halford, Queensrÿche, and even Iron Maiden when his band toured as their opening act in 2000.

Matt’s years of performing at the highest levels taught him what working musicians truly need. He built this shop on a simple Golden Rule: “Treat people how I want to be treated.”

A Legacy Continued: Jay’s Story

Tragically, Matt passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer on New Year’s Eve, 2019.

My name is Jay, and I worked side-by-side with Matt for 20 years. I started as the 17-year-old kid who hung out in the shop so much that Matt finally offered me a part-time job. Fast forward two decades, and I’ve built my dream career here. Matt was an exceptional boss, a mentor, and most importantly, a friend.

We built this shop into what it is today together, and I have no intention of letting that go. Matt’s wish was for us to continue building what we worked so hard to create. We are proud to keep his name and memory alive, striving to inspire a new generation of musicians just as Matt did for nearly three decades.

Unmatched Expertise: Meet the Team

When you call, email, or use our live chat, you aren’t talking to a massive call center. You are speaking directly to one of four people: Jay, Brendan, Joey, or Erin. We are a tight-knit team with deep roots in the local music scene:

• Brendan has been with us for over 10 years, originally starting as a young kid taking guitar lessons right here in the shop.
• Joey has been on staff for 5 years, but we’ve known him as a staple of the local Boston music scene for much longer.
• Erin has split his time between expert sales and teaching lessons here for the past 15 years.
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Why Shop With Matt’s Music?

We are all massive gear junkies, and we all spend a significant amount of time gigging. This gives us a real-world perspective on the guitars, amps, and pedals we sell. We know what works on a dark stage, what holds up on the road, and what sounds best in the studio.

Rest assured, we will bend over backwards to make sure your purchase is the right one for you. We value your business, and we look forward to making you a new friend of ours!