As some of you may have heard, I am in the process of opening a new recording studio in Northern Indiana.  I’ve been able to network and connect with multiple studios in Chicago, northwest Indiana, Indianapolis, and southwest Michigan, but I still needed a space that I could use for my projects in the area with local artists and groups that can’t make the drive to Chicago or Michigan.  There are plenty of studios within 100 miles, but with rates and quality varying, it’s always nice to have options in …

I recently had the opportunity to be a guest on Chicago Public Radio 89.5 / Vocalo.org. The host for the show was Molly Adams.  Also on the show as a guest was Brad Flora of WindyCitizen.com.
We discussed things such as the Haiti relief efforts and how positive the response from the American people has been.  I know that I was really impressed to find out that as a nation we’ve contributed over $30,000,000.00 just via text messages.  But that’s just a portion of the $305,000,000.00 that has been raised as of January 21st. …

I am reviewing an album from a different band each week. You decide who I listen to. Tell your friends to fill it out. I’ll be posting the reviews here on my site, so be sure to bookmark it. Thanks in advance for your suggestions. I’m looking forward to hearing what you guys like. Also, feel free to make multiple submissions, too (preferably of different artists).   Still taking your submissions, so send them int.
Cheers!
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What makes a good audio engineer?  What makes a good musician?  Or producer?  One of the main characteristics is the ability to listen to a song and hear what is there as well as what is missing.
As a producer/engineer, musicians rely on and trust my ear.  They know that I will be able to guide them through the writing or recording process with confidence.  I have no personal interest or investment in their music other than to see them succeed.  I approach each project with this mentality.  I guess that …