MATLAS is a one-man-band (sorry, no live shows!). Matt has a passion for music and people. He plays the music he likes and the songs he likes. Although he wants his music to be enjoyed by as many people as possible, his focus in recording Upbeat Worship was to record music that glorified God while enjoying the process of making creative music.
Matt is a proud husband to a wife who allowed him to spend hours recording this album. He is also the proud father of three kids who endured late night recording sessions next to their room while they were sleeping. Read how his kids got involved in the music in the song notes on "Build Your Kingdom Here" HERE. Matt has always been keen to do things himself. He's learned to do just about anything he needs to do in life, including playing, singing, and recording this album (maybe that comes from his engineering undergrad). By vocation, he is a teacher with a Masters in Education Leadership. Other personal projects he's proud of learning from online include major house renovations (tiling, framing, designing a Murphy bed, brickwork), video editing (mostly for his kids), cooking (making vegan cheese/ice-cream/yogurt), sewing (couch covers, curtains) and web design (this one and many others). He is not a genius by any means, but he has always had the mindset that we were made by God with the ability to do anything we put our minds to. What could you learn to do today? |