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Producers Crosstalk: Jett Galindo (Green Day, La La Land)
Mastering engineer Jett Galindo embarked on her career once she graduated summa cum laude from Berklee College of Music with a degree in music production ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Terry Wollman
Producer, guitarist, arranger and composer Terry Wollman was born and raised in Miami. When names such as Quincy Jones and Dave Grusin began to leap ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Bill Smith
Grammy nominee Bill Smith has been in the production and engineering trade for a staggering 32 years. His career took root in New York City ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Johnny K
Chicagoan Johnny K (Karkazis) burst into the business when he took a shot with a rising band: Disturbed. He produced and engineered some demos for ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Kevin “The Caveman” Shirley
Kevin “The Caveman” Shirley began his production and mixing career in South Africa when he was struck by a particular piece of music. He sold ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Andrew W.K.
Rocker, motivational performer and producer Andrew W.K. (Wilkes-Krier) embarked on his lifelong courtship of music when he studied piano as a child. His single “Party ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Bruce Waynne
Musician and producer Bruce Waynne’s roots reach back to the ‘90s when he was an East Coast rapper. Beyond sharpening his performance skills, he also ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Jono Manson
Musician, producer and self-taught engineer Jono Manson formed his first band in New York City at the precocious age of seven. In later years he ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Tony Moran
DJ, writer and producer Tony Moran has produced stacks of dance club singles and has worked with artists including Gloria Estefan, Madonna and Martha Wash. ... -
Producer Crosstalk: David Platillero
Last year, 25-year-old Nashvillian musician, producer and engineer David Platillero was immersed in his engineering studies at The Blackbird Academy, Blackbird Studio’s educational wing. His ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Steve Genewick
Capitol Studios’ staff recording engineer Steve Genewick was once a struggling guitarist in the ‘90s. Aware that his talents lay elsewhere, he transitioned to live ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Warren Huart
Originally from England, self-taught producer, engineer, musician and songwriter Warren Huart now makes his home in Los Angeles. When he first hopped the pond in ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Ryan Ulyate
As a six-year-old, Los Angeles-based producer and engineer Ryan Ulyate discovered his father’s quarter-inch recorder. Instantly fascinated, his life’s path was chosen. After college, he ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Adam Dutkiewicz
Growing up, metal musician-producer-engineer Adam Dutkiewicz taught himself Metallica riffs. He started with bass then expanded to guitar and drums. He took his first steps ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Howard Massey
Engineer, music journalist and newly minted novelist Howard Massey came to the business as many do: as a musician. After a move to London and ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Cisco Adler
Producer, songwriter and musician Cisco Adler descends from a lineage steeped in music. Multi-Grammy-winning producer Lou Adler is his father. When Cisco discovered hip-hop as ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Eric Lilavois
As a musician recording in his early 20’s, Los Angeles native Eric Lilavois discovered his passion for engineering. He pursued it doggedly and for a ... -
Producer Crosstalk: RedOne
Ten years ago, producer, songwriter and now label head RedOne (Nadir Al-Khayat) found himself relegated to a blowup mattress in a one-bedroom apartment. His circumstances ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Dennis Moody
Producer, engineer and mixer Dennis Moody began as a drummer. After seeing Mahavishnu Orchestra in the ‘70s, he was inspired to pursue production and engineering. ... -
Producer Crosstalk: Sean Beavan
Producer, engineer and mixer Sean Beavan was first featured in Producer Crosstalk in 2012. As of his return to the column, much has changed. He’s ...
