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Matt McDavid playing a grand piano in Studio A at 2200 Studios in Sausalito with microphones and acoustic panels in background.

RECORDING ENGINEER +

MUSIC PRODUCER

Matt knows what it’s like to be both sides of the glass. After 20 years as a touring musician (with roots in L.A., SF, and Nashville), he brings a songwriter’s heart to every technical decision.

His training is impeccable—valedictorian at SAE, apprenticeships with legends like Steve Albini, Jay Joyce, and Anthony Falcone—but what artists remember is how he listens.

At 2200 Studios (Sausalito’s iconic former Record Plant), Matt channels that rare duality: the precision of a top-tier engineer and the sensitivity of a collaborator who hears what your music wants to be.

Whether producing or mixing an emerging artist’s debut or an established band, his process stays rooted in one truth: Great songs thrive where technical mastery and human intuition collide.

"My job isn’t to impose a sound—it’s to help you recognize your own."

★★★★★

Working with Matt McDavid has been one of the greatest creative experiences of my life. It’s been a healing one too. His level of care, patience, supportive guidance and constructive feedback is delivered with great communication skills and a compassionate approach, which has helped me immensely as an expressive artist, vocalist, visionary, and lyricist.

— Maya McNeil
Not only was he capable in terms of his skills and technical prowess, but his responsiveness was off the charts. On a couple of occasions, I sent him comments on mixes by email, then got a new mix back the same day. His attentiveness and overall service-oriented approach made our experience with mixing so smooth and enjoyable. He was very patient with us as we nit-picked through tiny details to get it just how we wanted. His work is a dynamic, fluid combination of professionalism and friendship.

— Zann Moore - RAGANOVA
Matt is by far one of the most talented producers I have ever met. He is very easy to work with through out the whole process. Matt and his team always brings positive energy to the atmosphere. I highly recommend you to take a listen to his work. I guarantee you will not need to look any further.

— Jeremy Heinemann
Matt was great to work with, which is exactly what we wanted. Somebody who felt like a partner in the process. Watching him work we were amazed at his proficiency and efficiency. Encouraging, agreeable, likeable, professional. Definitely will come back when we're ready.

— Tom Rollinson
Do you want the best? Seriously just finished my first session here at Sanctuary Sound. I have recorded at over 20 studio’s all over the country. This is the best. Thanks Matt can’t wait to come back.

— Cody Blinkley
Matt is a loving, talented, dynamic producer who helped me bring my music to form. He was patient and able to cut through to the essence of my idea and bring it all together in a high quality recording that went so far beyond what I had in my imagination but was still true to my vision. I loved every moment of collaboration with him, the studio space, the vibe, and the other musician he brought in for my recording.

— Little Door