As an accomplished engineer and musician, Kevin is well rounded in many facets of the music industry. From recording, mixing, and mastering, to audio restoration and digital distribution for millions, Kevin's wide range of knowledge in music and technology makes him a trusted name in the industry.

Kevin began his career at age 18, opening his own recording studio called Blackler Studios and assisting at the historic Paragon Recording Studio in downtown Chicago, IL. Eventually, Kevin's thirst for knowledge led him to Boston, MA where he attended Berklee College of Music studying piano and majoring in music production and engineering. After graduating Berklee, Kevin moved to New York City and was hired as an assistant mastering engineer at Sony Music Studios. After several years assisting top industry professionals such as Vlado Meller, Mark Wilder, and Vic Anesini, Kevin was promoted to staff engineer specializing in audio mastering.

Throughout his time at Sony, Kevin worked on a wide variety of projects for major labels and independent artists as well. In 2007 Sony announced it was closing its studios located in the heart of midtown Manhattan and that the building would be demolished. Fortunately, Kevin was able to purchase the entire room he used to work while he was there (mastering suite “M6”) and literally transplant the studio suite at Sony to Blackler Mastering in Brooklyn, even going as far as to build the room to the same dimensions as it was in Manhattan so that everything would fit. All of the key equipment such as speakers, amps, compressors, acoustic treatment, etc. was purchased directly from Sony and transplanted to Blackler Mastering.

At Blackler Matering, Kevin enjoys working on projects for various artists and bands from around the NYC area as well as clients from around the world via the internet.