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My hobbies

What I do in the free time and for fun

Music

Since 2021 I have been playing the guitar as an amateur and then in 2023 I decided to take lessons. While playing the guitar is my passion I also enjoying making music on my computer under the stage name of Matt Blackthorn.

I have three different guitars:

  • 1980s Cimar SG, which I got from my father and I restored to its former glory
  • Schecter Sunset Extreme 6 Grey Ghost, my most versatile guitar which is great for both clean and distorted sounds
  • Epiphone Les Paul Slash Standard 2008 model, which I got at a fair thanks to my girlfriend and another friend

I also have BOSS Katana 50 Gen3 amplifier, good enough to make some noise in my home studio and for small gigs.

For recording I am using a Macbook M3 Max alongside a Focusrite 2i2, a Launchkey Mini MK3 and a Launchpad PRO MK1.

Want to know more? Check out Matt Blackthorn.

Line Dancing

In 2025 I started taking line dancing lessons and quickly fell in love with the energetic and rhythmic movements.

It's a fantastic way to express myself and stay active while enjoying great music.

I attend weekly classes at a local dance studio where I have learned various styles and routines. The community is welcoming and supportive, making each session enjoyable and motivating.

I also participate in social dance events, which have helped me improve my skills and meet other fellow dance enthusiasts.

Gaming

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When I have some time, I also love to play video games, both single and multi-player.

I usally play on an Xbox Series X and PC but when I have access to one I also game on Playstation. I do not like mobile games at all

I really like immersive games with deep storylines like The Witcher 3 or Cyberpunk 2077 but, since I do not have much time lately, I began to enjoy more immediate and short ones like fighting games; my favourite one is Mortal Kombat 11 and my favourite characters are the ninjas Scorpion and Kitana.

3D Art

In the past I used to do 3D art using DAZ Studio and other 3D rendering techniques and programs.

Unfortunately I do not have time to pursue this anymore as my hobbies shifted towards music and keeeping up with the advancements in the 3D world is quite challengeing for me

You can find my art on mattiascibien.deviantart.com

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