What if the secret to a better choir wasn’t just more rehearsals, but smarter practice at home? In this episode, Matt Curtis, founder of Choral Tracks and former tenor and assistant music director for the world-renowned ensemble Chanticleer, reveals how a choir kid from La Crosse, Wisconsin, turned a summer experiment into one of the most influential tools in choral music today.
From recording Gregorian chant tracks as a college junior to navigating explosive growth during COVID, Matt shares how Choral Tracks is empowering singers of every level to practice with confidence, artistry, and joy, and where the platform is headed next.
In this episode, we explore:
(02:56) From choir kid to professional singer and entrepreneur
(06:41) Recording Gregorian chant tracks as a college side hustle
(09:39) How Choral Tracks helps singers practice outside of rehearsal
(12:30) What artistry really means in choral music
(17:35) Why healthy singing matters for amateur choir members
(24:52) How COVID sparked 150% year-over-year growth for Choral Tracks
(27:28) Using AI tools to manage over one million MP3s in the catalog
Resources Mentioned:
Choral Tracks: https://choraltracks.com/
Chanticleer: https://www.chanticleer.org/