What Artists Say
20+ years of working with independent musicians, engineers, and producers across the world. Here's what they have to say.
On Working Together
People come here because the studio feels like a creative partnership, not a transaction.
Dereck keeps sessions fun yet disciplined, listens deeply to "vibe"-level feedback, and makes my band feel like his top priority from tracking to final master.
Mary DumontRoser
Dereck was actively involved in the creative process but not intrusive, which always made the demands of studio tracking much more enjoyable.
Quentin MoyerTrue Faith
Songs simply sound different when it has Dereck's touch. Not only does the mastering come out sounding better than I imagined, but he is also considerate, professional, and reliable.
Jo StrogatzMeira
Working with Dereck is the best experience I've ever had with an audio engineer. He quickly produced incredible results and provided thoughtful feedback and revisions when asked.
Ryan BreenEngineer and Artist
Lucy Spacehead
On Creative Results
The work speaks for itself. Your vision gets elevated, not overwritten.
He really listened to my ideas and was willing to do whatever it took until I was happy with the final product. Notice the depth, clarity and low-end punchiness in our record.
Phil GolyshkoSidewave
Dereck is a rare mix of top-tier quality engineer and openly generous with his time; feedback is honest, culturally sensitive, and always pushes the music forward.
Kevin KlineValleyheart
On Community Impact
Building a scene means investing in the people who are just starting out.
Dereck is knowledgeable and patient, always willing to explain any aspect of engineering, artistry, or business. The fact that he takes time out of his day for mentorship says everything about his values.
June IsenhartMiss Bones
Dereck is deeply knowledgeable and a kind soul who cares immensely about the music community. He takes great care to include folks historically left out of the audio industry and invest in their success.
Emma NewtonSpace Cowboy Newt
Speaking with Dereck has been drastically beneficial. He's provided insights on how to be the best producer I can be and have a successful business. This mentorship has made a monumental improvement to my mental health.
Michael CataldoRecording Engineer