The Texas Chapter of The Recording Academy, in association with Tierra Studios, the Producers & Engineers Wing, JBL Professional, and Red Bull presented engineer and producer Jimmy Douglass in a panel-style discussion, with topics ranging from his unique style of tracking and mixing to anecdotes about working with Tom Dowd and his opinion on the ever-changing music business.  Jimmy was interviewed by Texas Chapter Governor Dan Workman about his work with artists such as Duran Duran, Timbaland, and Cream from both a technical and creative perspective.  Tierra Studios would like to thank Jimmy Douglass, the Recording Academy, JBL, and Red Bull for making this event possible.

Herman Matthews came to Tierra Studios recently to play drums on Alex Stock’s album. A seasoned musician, Herman has worked with the likes of Tower of Power, Richard Marx, Kenny Loggins, and Stevie Wonder, just to name a few. Currently working with Tom Jones, Herman’s unique sense of rhythm and style compliments Alex’s guitar and vocals perfectly.

Travis Stepheson dropped by today to lay down some guitar on some of Pura Vida Publishing’s new cuts. He’s a killer player and a genuinely chill person to work with. Thanks for gracing the tracks.

Tierra Studios’ producer Gilbert Sedeno recently had his Hammond B3 organ and Leslie Tone Cabinet shipped from Dallas to Houston. The organ is now residing in Tierra Studios’ A room, and is a welcome addition to the family.

Merino has been at Tierra Studios lately working hard to finish his album. Jorge is a very talented musician and plays all the instruments on his album. Traey Hatch engineered the session.

Producer Gilbert Sedeno, fresh off the road from touring with Ray Price, Willie Nelson, and Merle Haggard, has been in Tierra Studios cutting horns for Pura Vida. In addition to composing the original works, Gilbert also played piano on the tracks, with Traey Hatch co-producing and Aaron Morris engineering.

Florida-based Grupo Esperanza recently traveled to Houston for vocal sessions at Tierra Studios with singer Suzy Gonzalez. Tierra Studios’ Aaron Morris engineered the sessions.

Singer Bobby Soloman Smith recorded vocal tracks in Studio B with producer Jeff Timmons of 98 Degrees. Aaron Morris engineered and manager Diana Liner kept spirits high!

Boby Soloman Smith

Aaron Morris, Jeff Timmons, Diana Liner, Bobby Soloman Smith

Erick Garcia, one of our favorite session drummers, stopped in to lay down some drums for Matt Mason.

Erick Garcia, Aaron Morris, Matt Mason

Line check by Glenn Wheeler. Custom!

Aaron Morris getting drum sounds. Intern Kat Bigbee oversees the operation.

Natali, Dawlin, and Joel of the band Degrade have been at Tierra lately working on their track, “Tu.” Here are some pictures of the band in session with Randy Miller cutting the vocal tracks.