The Living Room
The Living Room is my recording studio in the Roscoe Village neighborhood of Chicago, IL. I have built it from scratch over many years to gel with my workflow and philosophies in music. It is a large, open, acoustically treated room that lets energy flow between performers in a way that you can feel in the music.
Recording is a science, but it is also an art form - and there are no rules in art. I am not the kind of engineer that hides behind the glass. I want to hear exactly what you hear, and contribute to the vibe of the session.
Why Choose Me?
- I will work to make your project sound the way it does in your head- and also contribute inspiration so the finished product is better than anyone thought possible. I will listen to your influences and favorite records, and try to pin down the indescribable ways a production can be great.
- As an engineer, I understand the recording process and how to adapt it to each artist's unique approach to music.
- As a producer, I understand that a vision can inspire itself, and how experimenting in the recording and mixing process can reveal ideas better than anyone thought possible. We may record a part through a chain of fancy, pristine gear- but end up putting it through a delay pedal and a walkie-talkie.
- As a musician, I understand that the recording is about representing your music in the best possible way, and not about my ego or just a way to make money. I sing and play electric+acoustic guitar, piano, bass, and drums which gives me valuable perspective when recording other musicians.
- I know what it's like to be on a budget. My first studio experience as a musician was great, but the stress of getting everything done in the time we could afford took away from the experience. My rates are low enough to be relaxed about trying new things, in an environment that feels like recording in your best friend's living room.
Services
Recording, Mixing and Mastering available for full bands, solo projects, acoustic acts, and live-in-the-studio concert recordings. I can capture the raw energy of a full band playing together, or assemble something one layer at a time. I can help produce and refine your vision, or stand back and just capture everything as truely as possible. Monitoring available via headphones or projecting in the room, depending on the setup. If you aren't sure what works best for you, we can quickly find out.
Genres
- Rock / Indie Rock
- Shoegaze / Dream-Pop
- Acoustic
- Pop
- Hip-Hop
- Electronic
- Blues
- Loop Artists
Logistics
- Located slightly north of downtown Chicago, 2 blocks from the Addison Brown Line stop
- Free and plentiful street parking nearby, and easy to load in gear
- Patio (smoking cigarettes, etc) right outside the door
- Kitchen
- There is a resident cat, please inquire for details if you are allergic.
Production Influences
- Autolux - Discography
- The Cardigans - Gran Turismo
- My Bloody Valentine - Loveless
- Tame Impala - Discography
- Radiohead - In Rainbows
- Beach House
- RHCP - Blood Sugar Sex Magic
- John Mayer - Where The Light Is, Heavier Things
- Portishead - Discography
- Metric - Fantasies
- Mutemath - Discography
- Daft Punk - Discovery, RAM
- Sister Hazel- Before the Amplifiers
- Liz Phair - Exile in Guyville, Whitechocolatespaceegg
- Bruce Springsteen - Born to Run, Darkness on the Edge of Town
- The Weeknd - Trilogy
- Maroon 5 - Songs About Jane
- Ringo Deathstarr - Pure Mood, Colour Trip
- Counting Crows - August and Everything After
- James Blake
- Airiel
- Distance - My Demons
- MF Doom
- Kanye - 808s
- Jimi Hendrix - Discography
- Jack White
- The Black Keys
My Work
Gear
- Midas 24ch Analog Console
- Barefoot MM27 Studio Monitors
- Headphone monitoring system for full bands
- High quality ribbon, condenser, and dynamic mics
