Dancing Dog Studio

Introduction: Recording at Dancing Dog Studios is intended to be fun and a feel good experience. No one can play their best if they are stressed out or watching the clock. So, it is my job to set the stage for the musician to feel like a rock star and capture the best sound and best take. While Dancing Dog Studios standard hourly rates are reasonably set at $30 per hour, we can also work on a project fee basis, and in some cases can provide fee reductions and / or musical skill trades to economize the process.  In addition, we believe in providing resources to musicians so that they can do as little or as much themselves in the recording, production, promotion and sale of the music. I have been in the music industry for over thirty years!  Growing up in Brazil with older siblings exposed him to music very early; listening to records ranging from the Beatles to Brazilian Samba.  As a young musician, I recorded in the Bay Area and Colorado at Russian Hill Studios, Dangerous Rhythms Studios, Colorado Sound, and many many more.  Musically my style has included Rock, Blues, Reggae, Praise and a host of other diverse styles.  Whether recording with Trey Sabatelli (Vince Welnick), working with producer Matt Wallace (John Hyatt, REM) or touring with Sam Andrew (Big Brother and the Holding Company) or getting up on stage to jam with Peter Mayer (Jimmy Buffet) all have contributed to a rich background and experience that is waiting to be shared. My philosophy is simply to facilitate the creation of the best music possible. At times this may require working with the musician to minimize cost. Recent recordings have included: The 99 Percent - Full length CD, Procrastinators - Full length CD, Demos for Mark Chapleau, Red Federation, Garrian Sherrer, Emily McGrath, Jeanette Johnson and Andy Stutz. Whether a professional or just starting with a demo, I can help! When the music is inspired and I see passion that is captured in a performance, it makes my day! I love getting great sound and being able to transform individual tracks into a song. The ultimate testimony of a great recording is when a listener is engaged while listening. It can be a foot tap, humming the main hook of the song, or simply "air guitaring". While I'm in awe at opportunities to work with truly gifted artists, I find equal if not more satisfaction being able to launch a rising star through their first demo or simply getting them connected and started in creating their own sound.