Music Recording Lessons in Glenside. Amazing Teachers.

I graduated from Berklee College of Music, majoring in Jazz Composition and Music Engineering and Production. My master's was in Acoustics. I worked professionally for 7.5 years in a loudspeaker manufacture as sound system designer and loudspeaker engineer. My current business is in audio/acoustics field and music production is a part of my work. I also have a small recording studio at home and have developed a home audio production curriculum for teaching audio.

Recording techniques, input and output, audio theory, plug-ins, compression, EQs, multi-tracking, noise reduction...

What's it all mean? What is it about?

I've recorded on many formats and programs over the years, from a pocket tape recorder, to a 4-track, to digital workstations, to PCs with everything from MIDI to USB to Firewire interfaces.

I have recorded drums, guitars, bass, vocals, keyboards, pianos, harmonica, clarinet, tap dancing... just to name a few.
I can show you how to get the most out of your equipment and how to master what to do effortlessly, without the dreaded "killing the vibe" once things get rolling.

I can show you how to pick out the right microphones, then where to place it, rig it, and take into account sound absorption/reflections. Noise reduction, isolation, gain, equalization, and theory can be discussed. I can help you find materials and even software to create a better recording environment.

I can give tips on playing live or being ...

7+ years recording/producing, within the first few lessons be able to create a multi-track recording session with drums, guitar, vocals etc. and as time goes on you'll be able to produce, mix, master and export your songs to a CD or create a digital copy. I specialize in Logic Pro and Garageband, typically use a hands on approach, and have the following tools available for your lessons: imac/macbook pro with Logic Pro X and Garageband installed, headphones, studio monitors, professional microphones, midi keyboard/drums, acoustic drums/guitar, electric guitar/bass etc. I love working with students of all ages and experience levels and I can't wait to meet you!

Will help you navigate the different options and give you the tools you'll need to be able to create your best music without technical trouble in Pro Tools, Logic, Garageband, Ableton and other DAW software. Teach you to use Plug-ins and get great sounds and the basics of putting a "mix" together.

I typically use Garage Band and have a professional recording mic, plus access to the best engineers and studios in the Twin Cities. We can get the material ready and do the preliminary work and record some great takes!

**Several of my students like to post on Sound Cloud, You Tube and upload into their individual social media to acquire more fans and promote their shows!

Here are a few great tips to create your best recording, enjoy!

1. Make sure the singer is well rehearsed, physically comfortable, and under no psychological pressure. Most singers perform best standing up in a room that has a comfortable but not over-warm temperature. If they are distracted by other members of the band or by hangers-on, send everyone but the engineer (and producer, if you have one) out of the studio.

2. Take time to get the vocalist's headphone mix right, and give them a little reverb to help them sing more confidently. If you can rig up a system which allows vocalists to adjust their ...

Several years of recording my own music as well as that of others has helped me hone my skills. I'm here to get you ready to sound great, whether you're singing, recording instruments, or even working with sound effects!