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I’m a guitarist and composer with 20+ years of NYC experience. I’ve performed with legends like Les Paul and Dave Mason, and studied recording under Grammy-nominated engineer Kirk Yano.

Hi! My name is Matt Curran, and I’ve been performing and recording guitar since 2001, starting at just 11 years old. I was fortunate to grow up in the vibrant New York City music scene, learning and performing alongside some of the industry's finest.

Early in my career, I was endorsed by Gibson and had the honor of playing with the legendary Les Paul. I’ve also performed with icons like Dave Mason (Traffic, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix), Jeff Healey, and UK blues legend John Mayall. My background includes recording for commercial projects and soundtracks, and I was mentored by Grammy-nominated SONY engineer and musician Kirk Yano, as well as touring veterans Hendrik Helmer and Alex Alexander.

I offer rhythm and lead guitar tracks recorded with a diverse arsenal of high-end guitars and amps, creating a distinctive sound tailored to your song. Every track is delivered at professional studio quality, and I’ll work closely with you to ensure the tone, feel, and performance match your exact vision.

You'll receive isolated 16-bit .wav stems upon completion. I’m also happy to provide a free 30-second sample on your track in .mp3 format before we get started. I work remotely with reliable communication and punctual delivery guaranteed.

Let’s make your track stand out—looking forward to collaborating!

Best regards,
Matt Curran

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Interview with Matt Curran

Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Another solo record. Building soundtracks.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: 100% soul.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Music has been my path since a young kid and it'll never go away.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What kind of guitar do you want me to use for your recording? What kind of song do you want to develop?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Please always ask me any questions.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been performing and recording live since 11 years old in New York City.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Crafty like Jimmy Page with guitar overdubs and Pop song writing
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would love to work with Thundercat. Contempary pop funk songs with real musicality and talent.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Throw all ideas on paper and then peel and refine tracks until less becomes more.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Rock, Pop, Blues, Funk, R&B, Folk
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Listening.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Anything from a sensitive guitar part to a roaring overdubbed guitar army.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I usually listen to the song, play 3-5 takes, and then choose the best one. I try to work as efficient as possible.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Macbook Pro, AKG & Shure mics, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Gibson Les Paul Standard with Transperformance (selftuning.com), Fender Telecaster Logic Pro X, Fender Blues Junior, Vox AC-30, Marshall JCM-900
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: The most common work I do is record rhythm and guitar solos and vocals.