Michael Wingate

Match (a.k.a. Michael Wingate) is an NYC-based beatboxer delivering high-energy beatbox performances and pushing the boundaries of what the human voice is capable of. Match is the reigning USA Beatbox Tag Team Champion with his beatbox duo, Forest Fire. He holds a B.A. in Music with a concentration in Vocal Performance from Delaware State University; teaches beatbox lessons to students of all ages, vocal percussion workshops with high school and college students, and has taught beatbox classes at A Cappella festivals across the United States. In the past, Match completed a seven-month stint in the beatbox and tap dance-infused show, Noiseboys (from the creators of Choir of Man) onboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s ‘Prima’. Match was also a member of the Baltimore-based A Cappella ensemble, ember. With ember, Match took first place in the Mid-Atlantic Semifinal at the 2018 Varsity Vocals A Cappella Open, as well as Outstanding Vocal Percussion, and competed in The A Cappella Open finals at Carnegie Hall in NYC. No stranger to the competitive beatbox scene, Match is currently ranked third in the United States of America and recently placed top 8 in North America, and remains a top contender on the international stage, having picked up multiple top 4 placements among major international competitors including national champions from France, Canada, Austria, and more. 

As of late, Match has been focused on recording and releasing solo beatbox works, beatboxing with NYC-based a cappella group, BLACKOUT, and preparing to compete in the World Beatbox Championships.

I'm an internationally-ranked beatboxer with extensive a cappella, beatbox battle, and performance experience. You should expect to have a great grasp of the basics after the first couple of lessons. Soon after, you'll learn some intermediate sounds and techniques as well as how to create more complex beats. Throughout every lesson, I will always stress that an excellent sense of time, groove, and sound consistency is key. Whether your desire is performing with a group, creating solo beatbox compositions, or simply showing off to your friends, I've got you covered!