When you walk into Studio West you can trust that you’re working with the best that the industry has to offer. We’re committed to creating monumental work and launching monumental careers, and everyone on the team is personally invested in seeing you succeed.
A native of England, Peter earned a Bachelor’s Degree at Brunel University in London, and went on to work in business planning, leadership training, human resources, and career services for 13 years before deciding to move into the world of professional audio and audio education. An avid drummer himself, Peter has performed and recorded with many bands throughout the years, and his passion for music has played an instrumental role in the direction and development of Studio West and The Recording Arts Center. As Director of The Recording Arts Center and Owner of Studio West, Peter oversees the daily operations of both the school and the studio, and enjoys using his diverse experience to help both students and clients achieve their dreams.
Brian is a video producer/director that took an unconventional path to a career in the creative arts. He spent the first 15 years of his professional life leading global project teams and interfacing with some of the world’s leading technology companies, such as Google and Apple. Drawn by a passion to create, he enrolled at The Recording Arts Center in 2013 looking for a career in the music and entertainment industry. Since graduating from TRAC, he has produced and directed hundreds of videos that have garnered millions of views worldwide. As Chief Operating Officer, Brian leads the studio operations as well as the finance and human resources functions at Studio West and TRAC.
A graduate of the University of Southern California with degrees in Business Administration and Music Industry, Colin was a member of the very first music production program at TRAC. Shortly after finishing the program in 2012, Colin was brought on board as School Registrar, working closely with the rest of the staff to shape and manage TRAC’s programs. Colin also serves as one of the studio’s primary Post-Production engineers, working with A-List clients like John Cena, Alan Arkin, Adam West, and Richard Dreyfuss, and industry leaders including Disney, Netflix, NBC Universal, Warner Brothers, Sony, and NPR.
As a Producer, Song-Writer, and Sound Engineer, Todd leans on over 25 years of experience as a pianist and over ten years of experience as a teacher to get the job done. As Director of Admissions for TRAC, Todd loves connecting with talented individuals and helping guide them on their career path. His energy is contagious and he loves getting to work with the amazing people that walk through the doors of Studio West.
After graduating from TRAC’s Diploma program in 2021, Cheyenne was brought on board as Business Operations and Customer Service Lead at Studio West. An artist and storyteller at heart, she can be found channeling her charisma and ingenuity into a plethora of creative projects – working on everything from music production, audio engineering, and songwriting to visual art and videography. Cheyenne continues to work closely with TRAC staff and alumni on her own projects while also serving as Staff Engineer for the studio.
After starting as a once-a-week intern in high school, Andy was part of the first graduating intake of TRAC and has been working as an engineer and producer out of Studio West since 2011. Andy has gained years of experience making indie, folk, and pop records with local artists, as well as scores of classical and jazz recordings. A graduate of UCSD’s Music department, he is passionate about sonic experimentation and acoustic environments and helped in the design and construction of Satellite. In addition to his engineering and production work, Andy teaches evening classes and advanced courses in the Diploma Program at TRAC.
Amelia is a TRAC graduate with extensive experience in live sound, having worked at the Music Box SD and with several local acts including the San Diego Women’s Chorus. Her studio credits include assistant engineer for Jason Mraz’s “Look for the Good – Deluxe Edition” album, recording and mixing engineer for SDMA winning singer/songwriter Lindsay White, and lead engineer for the 2020 San Diego Music Awards. Amelia wears many hats at Studio West—teaching one-on-one engineering and production lessons, coordinating operations at Satellite, engineering sessions, and providing studio maintenance support.
Jeff is an in-demand producer, engineer, performer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, with credits on over 300 albums. On top of performing with his own award-winning bands, Jeff has played with countless musical luminaries including Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, Little River Band, Peter Yarrow, Jackson Browne, Ben Harper, The Indigo Girls, David Crosby, Joel Rafael, Steve Poltz, and Lisa Sanders. He has engineered and produced for hundreds of artists including Jason Mraz, Rebecca Jade, Sara Petite, The Farmers, Veronica May, Gregory Page, Tolan Shaw, Tim Flannery, Jerry Jeff Walker, and Bob Wier.
Jeff is a fixture in the San Diego music scene and brings his magic to the Studio West team as Head Producer at Satellite, our new full-service production studio
Genadi’s professional experience spans from music performance and production to audio recording and engineering. He also has 18+ years of experience working in higher education as an instructor, curriculum developer, and program administrator. Genadi earned his M.A. degree in Music from Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theater in 1991 and in 2003 graduated with M.S. degree in Multimedia Technology from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. Genadi brings his professional expertise to Studio West and The Recording Arts Center in his roles as Chief Academic Officer and Instructor for a variety of classes in the Diploma program.
Cedrick earned an Associate’s Degree in Audio Engineering at ESRA Institute in France and has since followed his passion for all things sound, working as a tracking and mixing engineer as well as a post-production sound designer and mixer. Cedrick has worked with many artists over the years including Beyonce, Lenny Kravitz, and Ludacris to name a few, and has mixed shows for major networks such as ESPN and NBC Sports. You can also hear Cedrick’s sound design work on many commercials, including Red Bull’s Formula One campaigns and Monster Energy’s AMA SuperCross. In addition to serving as Senior Engineer at Studio West, Cedrick teaches many classes throughout TRAC’s Diploma program.
A graduate of The Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in Tempe, Arizona, Ian specializes in tracking and mixing. Ian’s musical credits include Jason Mraz, T-Pain, Deadmau5, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Frankie J, The Neighbourhood and Danny Brown, La Cuca, and Los Tucanes de Tijuana. Video game and TV credits include Brutal Legend, DiRT2, Diners Drive-ins and Dives, How to Look Good Naked, and numerous music tracks for Universal’s film and television divisions. He’s also recorded DVD commentary and audio books for Jerry Lewis, Deepak Chopra, and Dr. Oz. Ian is one of Studio West’s Senior Engineers in addition to teaching many of the core classes in TRAC’s Diploma program.
Bobby Bray has been a postsecondary educator since 2012 teaching courses in live sound, psychoacoustics, and the ever-changing music business. He was the head sound engineer of two venues and has run live sound for over 800 events. As a musician he performed over 800 times including 10 European tours, 12 US tours, and 3 Japanese tours. Bobby graduated from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) with a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Computing and the Arts from the Music department, where he later worked as an Event Manager/Production Technician. He has also been a contributing writer for the San Diego Reader’s music section.
Scott got his start in film industry in Hollywood in the late 90’s. Since then he has worked in all aspects of film making. He has a long list clients ranging from tech giants to action sport heroes. These days Scott splits his time between teaching and working as a film maker. He teaches Digital Video in TRAC’s Diploma program, and his wealth of real-world experience in the industry gives students a solid foundation and practical examples of how films get made in the industry today.
Mike is an independent recording engineer with over 30 years experience in San Diego and Los Angeles studios. He received a BA in Sound Engineering from UCSD, and has recorded and mixed thousands of songs and jingles. He has been nominated for two Latin Grammy awards, and has received two Emmy Awards in San Diego. His credits include extensive and ongoing work with former Frank Zappa guitarist Mike Keneally, as well as Latin artists such as Jesus Adrian Romero and Reik, numerous projects with producer Kiko Cibrian, and international artists U2, Switchfoot, Willie Nelson, Kim Carnes and Kenny Loggins. In addition to regularly recording and mixing at Studio West, Mike has taught classes in TRAC’s diploma program including Mastering and Surround Sound Mixing.
Ryan is a multi-instrumentalist, engineer/producer, music lover, and graduate of the Diploma program at TRAC. Ryan’s lifelong passion for music followed him through years of performing and teaching before he decided to pursue the more technical aspects of music production at TRAC. Ryan currently teaches the Production and Arranging class in TRAC’s Diploma program while continuing to record, mix, and produce local San Diego artists.
After graduating from The Recording Arts Center in 2013, Alec started interning at Studio West and soon carved out a niche as a post-production engineer. Alec regularly works in television and film in San Diego and LA. He was part of the crew for the film “Steve White: Painting the World with Music” which won Best Documentary at the San Diego Film Awards in 2016. In addition to his work in Post-Production, Alec teaches certification courses and is a frequent guest lecturer in Post-Production courses for TRAC’s Diploma Program.
After 6 years in the Air Force, Cory decided to turn his passion for music into a career as an audio engineer. Having graduated from TRAC’s Diploma program in 2020, Cory soon joined the team at Studio West as Facilities Manager and Staff Engineer. When he’s not recording your next Grammy-winning album, he can be found keeping the facilities organized and overseeing the technical aspects of studio maintenance.
Rob is a staff engineer and instructor at Studio West. He got his start singing in his elementary school choir and attended Concordia University Irvine on a vocal performance scholarship. After finishing school in 2005, Rob began working at Humphrey’s by the Bay and later started playing Irish music professionally at venues around San Diego. He attended TRAC in 2018 and began working as an engineer after graduating. Rob’s favorite part about working at Studio West is giving first-time clients “their first taste of what it’s really like being in a recording studio”.
Robbie Robinson is a highly skilled Mastering Engineer with over 25 years of experience.
He has worked with many artists and mastered over 20,000 songs, for acts such as Jason Mraz, Alan Parsons, Perry Ferrel, Switchfoot, Angels and Airwaves, Gregory Page, Greg Laswell, Molly Jensen, Bushwalla, Rebecca Jade, and Tom Brosseau.
Robbie has also been a part of many SDMA (San Diego Music Awards) winning projects, as well as a Latin Grammy Award-winning album.
After serving four years in the Navy and graduating from San Diego State University with a B.A. in Psychology, Jharel decided to return to his passion for music production. Shortly after graduating from TRAC’s Diploma in Recording Arts program, Jharel joined the Studio West team as Post-Production Coordinator, Audiobook Coordinator, and the initial point of contact for all traffic entering Studio West. In addition to his work for the Studio, Jharel stays busy with freelance House/EDM production and engineering, as well as consulting for electronic music clients.
