Cypress Lane Studio

08/18/2024

The K1 is all back together...gonna need to go cable shopping this week 😅

08/18/2024

I promise I’m still alive…I’ve been busy with moving and resting from moving this summer, but I’ve been working on projects started before the move too. A few weeks ago I stumbled upon this Soundcraft K1 mixer for a stupid low price, so I snatched it up and started going through it. So far, it’s just dusty…🤞

I’m booking for November, so if you’ve got a project you want recorded, mixed (or both) shoot me an email and let’s get it figured out! Links in bio!

06/11/2024

Big announcement time!

See that window? It’s been covered for the better part of 3 years. Why is it uncovered now? Because sunlight is good for you. And because I just wrapped the last session in this room so I’m starting to take everything apart!

That’s right, I’m moving! Still in Fort Wayne, but to the 07. We got the opportunity of a lifetime when some of our friends decided to move to Michigan. We’ll be sad that they won’t be as close as they once were but it means I’ll be getting a new studio space. It’s going to take some time to do it right, but I’ll be documenting the progress along the way.

I’m looking forward to seeing how it all turns out, but more importantly I’m looking forward to having more space to help local artists get their music out to fans!

05/23/2024

Laying down some of new album tonight!

I’ve also got some big news to announce later this month so stay tuned…

04/06/2024

Would anyone be interested in having custom acoustic treatment built for their practice space, home studio, home theater, etc? I’m building these for $70 a piece. They’re 2’x4’x2”. I can also do clouds and corner traps. You can choose the fabric and I’ll install them if you need that too.

Acoustic treatment is at the top of the list of important items in any studio environment, and can make a huge difference in how you hear each other in a practice room. These panels are pretty expensive to buy from the major retailers but not everyone has the ability to make their own so I figured I’d see if there’s a need and do what I can to fill it. The pics are of the treatment in my room at Cypress Lane. DM or email [email protected] if you’re interested.

03/26/2024

Marathoning mixes all weekend for .hunger.now ! It sounds huge in the room…which means the low end is out of control…just the way those boys like it. These guys are some of the most creative people I’ve worked with and I’m excited to get to work on their music!

02/06/2024

This sunny February evening I’ve got the kitchen window cracked, and I’m pairing a Wilson Pickett record I got in a mystery box from and some bean tacos. All around delicious vibes up in here!

01/18/2024

It was a lot of fun writing music for this, and I’m looking forward to supporting them along the podcast journey as they keep all of us informed on what’s happening in the rivers of northeast Indiana! Follow and share!

An introduction to The Newt, a podcast by Northeast Indiana Water Trails. Episodes will be released every other month, alternating with bi-monthly issues of The Newt newsletter. We will interview folks from a variety of businesses and organizations that have connections to the local waterways, and k...

01/18/2024

Check it! These sessions will be limited so get them while they last. I’d like to work with 5 new artists this year, so I’m putting some love out into the universe!

01/02/2024

A new single is on the horizon!

12/10/2023

We’re aaaalmost finished tracking for LaDean’s first album! Check out what they’ve put out so far wherever you listen!

Lmao ... There's a whisper track he's working on and it sounds.... Hilarious and spooky. 😂🖤 But I know it's gonna sound so cool. Cypress Lane Studio

12/03/2023

12 hour re-amping days be like…

07/18/2023

Maybe I’ll get left behind on what’s cool, but I have no interest in using Chat GPT or anything like it to make music. I’ve been getting a lot of suggested posts about it lately and I figure I might as well plant my flag in opposition as early as possible. A.I. is a useful tool for certain tasks, but I don’t believe it has any place in art. It’s already stealing work from artists, and those are grounds enough to flip it the bird and make something human.

07/02/2023

Had a great day tracking drums for a couple new tunes! Comin’ atcha this year!

04/16/2023

It was such a beautiful day so I spent it outside doing yard work. Unwinding in the studio tonight while getting some comping done on one of the songs .hunger.now finished tracking last weekend.

04/07/2023

The website is functional and live! Link in bio

03/31/2023

Since I’m laid off from my day job this past week and next, I’m getting a taste of what it would be like to get to do this full time, and it turns out I don’t hate working in a snuggie.

Shout out to .hunger.now for keeping me extra busy this week! They’ve got a vision as well as the work ethic and talent to back it up. I’m grateful to get to work with the next generation of musicians defining Fort Wayne’s scene. Check them out live tomorrow night at with and !

I can’t forget to mention ! I’m mastering their next single today!!!👀

03/20/2023

Had a very productive weekend with .djaj and .ssantos from .hunger.now. These fellas are putting in the work and the raw tracks sound enormous! I’m excited to hear what these become!

03/01/2023

Got this in the mail today! and have been instrumental in my education in audio. How could I not have this addition in the studio?! Thank you for making such an excellent resource, and for all you do for the music community around the world!

02/03/2023

New music Friday! Go check out the newest single from LaDean! I could say a lot about this one, but I’ll let it speak for itself. I’m humbled to get to work on music of this caliber.

01/23/2023

Every smart home studio owner knows the importance of being selective in choosing gear that balances quality, versatility, and affordability. I have to say that today’s acquisition will definitely be an asset in the studio when the creativity is being a little more elusive. (last pic in the series) 😁

01/11/2023

Wow! What a way to start the year! The first release of 2023 out the studio is Awake by Defiance, OH based band LaDean.

Listen to their music in all the places. They recently filled out their lineup to include a bass player and drummer, and I can’t wait to see what they do in the studio and out live this year!

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01/04/2023

I’m really pumped about this mix. The song is great, the arrangement is fantastic, and the performances are 🤌🏼🤌🏼🤌🏼!

Give a follow! It’s their song and it will be out sometime in the future. They’ve got other amazing stuff to listen to on the meantime.

01/03/2023

We spent our last day of holiday break in the studio together. She slept, I mixed. We got up to get water and go to the bathroom a few times. Overall, it was a killer day.

12/10/2022

I just got home from my day job, ready to start a full evening of tracking vocals with a band, and this was on my desk. 🥰Get yourself a family that supports you 🥰

11/18/2022

It feels really good to have music come out of the studio that isn’t my own. Go check out the first two singles from on your streaming platform of choice! Very proud of these guys! AND CHECK THEM OUT LIVE 11/23!

11/18/2022

Get your pre-save on! The first tracks to come out of Cypress Lane Studio that aren’t my own music are hitting the streaming services soon! Super stoked. Extremely proud of these guys!

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11/18/2022

Get your pre-save on! The first tracks to come out of Cypress Lane Studio that aren’t my own music are hitting the streaming services soon! Super stoked. Extremely proud of these guys.

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11/15/2022

Excellent day in the studio on Saturday!

10/14/2022

Tickle tickle 😍

I love the way this compressor sounds on my mix bus. Even without much gain reduction happening, it just does a thing that is very pleasant. There’s a reason the hardware units are so coveted by engineers.

Also, I’m pretty excited about this new song I’m working on for Cypress Lane, the project I do with my wife!