Matt Sellick is widely recognized by discerning audiences as the MVP guitarist in Jesse Cook’s internationally renowned ensemble, a position that requires not only flawless technique but also a rare depth of musical intuition. To play alongside Cook is to exist in a crucible of precision and passion, where every note must balance virtuosity with emotional immediacy. It is within this demanding environment that Sellick has distinguished himself, quietly amassing a reputation as one of Canada’s most gifted and versatile guitarists.

 Born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Sellick’s roots trace back to the rugged landscapes along Lake Superior, environments that continue to inspire his writing. After earning his HBMus at Lakehead University in 2013, he immersed himself in the flamenco heartlands of Spain, studying with master guitarists and absorbing the genre at its source. His formative time in Madrid and Granada provided the foundation for the artistry he now shares with audiences around the world.

With the release of his ambitious new album Watching the Sky, Toronto flamenco guitarist and composer Matt Sellick is bringing a decade-long dream to life. Known for his evocative fingerstyle work and deep love of Spanish music, Sellick boldly bridges genres by orchestrating his solo guitar compositions for a full symphony orchestra — the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Evan Mitchell — while retaining the soul of flamenco and the intimacy of his roots in Thunder Bay.

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At the heart of Watching the Sky is a story of transformation: of place, of memory, and of music itself. Sellick, who studied flamenco extensively in Spain and began his career performing in Northwestern Ontario, has spent the last ten years developing these orchestral versions of his compositions. The result is a sonic landscape that is both sweeping and intimate, grounded in tradition but unafraid of innovation.