American guitarist, composer, and producer Matthew Cochran is establishing a bold new repertoire for the guitar in the 21st century. Cochran’s music combines elements of romanticism, minimalism, and popular music, and No Depression raves, “The pure emotive quality of Cochran’s music pulls you into its embrace and empties your heart with every note.”

Cochran regularly appears at leading festivals, concert series, and universities throughout the US, UK, and EU. Cochran often performs with Scottish guitar virtuoso Matthew McAllister, and Cochran & McAllister’s debut album, Pale Blue Dot, was released in 2024 to wide acclaim. In 2024, Matthew Cochran founded Sacred Black Records, a classical music label, presenting organization, and publisher dedicated to connecting audiences with world-class musicians through sound recordings, live performances, and publications. Dr. Cochran is Guitar Instructor at Interlochen Arts Academy, and directs the Interlochen Classical Guitar Summer Intensive.