Founded by legendary sound engineer John McBride and his country superstar wife,  Martina McBride, in 2002, Blackbird Studio is known for its state-of-the-art production facilities and unparalleled collection of vintage and modern recording equipment.

Blackbird is one of the world’s most successful and renowned recording complexes – known for its state-of-the-art production facilities and unparalleled collection of vintage and modern recording equipment. The studio’s complex covers nearly a city block in the Berry Hill Neighborhood of Nashville, with nine different recording studios, The Blackbird Academy, a post-secondary audio engineering school, Blackbird Audio Rentals, and Inside Blackbird – a new online learning platform.

Blackbird offers the highest-quality recording experience. It’s the first choice of many accomplished artists, including Taylor Swift, John Mayer, Dolly Parton, Beck, Rush, Sheryl Crow, Miley Cyrus, Keith Urban, Kings of Leon, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, Blake Shelton, Kesha, The White Stripes, Snoop Dogg, Pearl Jam, Neil Young, and countless others.

STAFF
services
Studio Manager
Engineer
Producer
Accounts & Finance
Client Services / Intern Coordinator
TECHNICAL STAFF
Chief Technical Engineer
Technical Services
Technical Services
operations staff
Operations Manager
Operations Manager /
Nights & Weekends
Tech Support
Assistant Engineer /
Night Managers
Edoardo Ghigo
Blackbird Audio Rentals
Rentals Manager/
Guitar Tech
Cole Mellen
Rentals Assistant