About Us
Services
Words
Matthew is a writer and editor for museum exhibits, books, magazines and web publications. His specialty interests include history, tours and travel, medical humanities and the Catholic Church. Lea specializes in editing medical texts and in writing and editing about human interest aspects of medicine.
Music
Lea is a cellist (acoustic and electronic) who performs solo and in ensembles. She arranges music in many genres including classical, sacred, pops and the Great American Songbook. Lea plays for the Catholic Mass, weddings of all faith traditions, and civic/cultural events and senior residences. Matthew is her roadie.
M&L WorDS&MUSIC, LLC
our story
We established this business in 2024, having retired from careers at a major academic medical center. Matthew was a museum director; author / editor of books, magazines and digital communications; chair and co-chair of significant institutional events; and executive producer of award-winning films. Lea specialized in medical editing and operated a sideline music business as sole proprietor.
We are both Phi Beta Kappa graduates of Ripon College; Matthew earned a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri. We have extensive career experience, nationally and internationally, in working with high-profile individuals and organizations.