Matthew Leddin is a recent graduate of Rutgers University obtaining his undergraduate degree in history. He is now attending the Rutgers Graduate School of Education, working to achieve his masters in social studies education. He has been playing percussion since he was 10. He has served as the drum major of the Rumson-Fair Haven High School Marching Bulldogs, the field major of the Rutgers University Marching Scarlet Knights and drum major of the 2011 Bushwackers Drum and Bugle Corps.