Shards Recording Studio — Local services in Bethlehem

I’ve been going to Matt at Shards since 2017-2018 and cannot speak highly enough of him and his work.

Having worked on music as a musician and in production for the past 20 years I’ve seen a lot of different approaches to the process.

Matt is such a reliable and thoughtful pro that I haven’t even considered going anywhere else since we first worked together.

We were chatting recently because as I was checking my phase metering on some tracks I’m mixing, I realized he had already made sure my drum mics were in phase. To say nothing of the fact that I’m hesitant to fuss with the tracks as they are from the session because I’m genuinely not sure I can do anything to make them sound better than I already do.

These may seem like small details but I felt looked out for, and that extends to so much of his work.

When I leave Shards I’m confident that I’ll have the materials I knew I wanted but better than I could even explain to him in the moment. That takes so much stress off my shoulders as these projects move forward.

I know a good many people who feel the same about Matt and Shards so don’t sleep on this absolute gem of a recording...

Matt is the go-to producer in the Valley. Not only does he have a masterful command over everything in his studio--and there is quite alot of gear, both new and vintage, traditional and exotic--but he is also incredible at creating a wonderful, creative, and inspiring atmosphere. He excels, like all great producers, in getting the most unique and original sound out of the band, and then translating that beautifully on record. He is a wonderful human being and great hang. There is a reason everyone in the Valley enjoys working with him, and I am sure that any of you will too (not to mention how affordable it is!). You can rest assured that you will enjoy your time and this mad-scientist-wizard-of-all-things-musical will do an incredible job on...

Working with Matt at Shards was nothing short of magical. He was quickly committed to our vision and was able to adapt and setup equipment at lightning fast speed. Matt knows his studio as if it was an extension of his body, he provides a creative experience that effortlessly helps shape your ideas toward their fullest potential. Beyond being able to achieve professional and three dimensional recordings and mixes, Matt is also intuitive with production and is able to suggest ideas that elevate your project to the next level. I would highly recommend him to any artist looking for engineering, tracking and/or mixing. Thanks for everything...