About Matt Kennedy
Recording | Mixing | Producing | Dolby Atmos
Matt Kennedy, known professionally as mixedbyTheEngineer, is a nationally and internationally recognized audio engineer and producer based at Empire Sound Studio in Dallas, Texas. With over 15 years of professional experience, Matt is a trusted studio veteran who has worked with multi-platinum artists such as KORN, Alessia Cara, Offset, and many more.
Artists from around the globe—including Aziz Maraka (Jordan), Eddy Kenzo (Uganda), and clients from Italy, Nigeria, Mexico, and beyond—travel to work with Matt, trusting his ear and expertise to bring their vision to life. His work has reached audiences on nearly every continent.
Matt began his journey at the prestigious Full Sail University, earning degrees in Recording Arts and Entertainment Business in 2006. Shortly after, he returned to Dallas and earned his stripes in the studio world—starting as an intern and rising through the ranks to become a staff engineer at a major commercial recording facility, where he spent over a decade refining his craft.
Today, Matt works as a freelance engineer and producer, collaborating on projects ranging from indie artists to major label releases. Whether recording, mixing, mastering, or mixing in Dolby Atmos, Matt is dedicated to helping artists create music that connects.