Sandy McKnight is a producer, writer, musician and teacher. He has written over 500 songs, many of which have been covered by other artists. Through the years, he has recorded and performed with such notables as Todd Rundgren, Dennis Diken (Smithereens), Ray Anderson (5-time Down-Beat poll winner: Best Trombonist), Gary Burke (Joe Jackson Band), and many others. He's produced over 100 recordings, and released several on his "22 Records" indie label. His music career has taken him around the world, and he's lived in London and Los Angeles, as well as New York City.

Recently, he turned his attention to script writing. He has written several scripts for VH1's "Top Ten Countdown," and pilots for new TV series. He is currently writing a screenplay with three-time Emmy award-winning comedy writer, Greg Greenburg. His sitcom pilot, "Perry", is currently being filmed in New York City.

Sandy is a gifted teacher, and works as a teaching artist in NYC public schools in association with the Broadway Theater Institute. Through BTI, he has developed playwriting, music and theater programs at public schools in Brooklyn and Long Island, and collaborates with Cummins every August at the Phoenix Academy in Westchester on their playwriting/theater program.

Together, Sandy and Liv Cummins were commissioned to write and direct a new musical for Russell Sage College; the satirical comedy "3", premiered in March. They also write, direct and produce a live variety show, "Saturday Night LIV", hosted by Liv .