Category Archives: songwriter

Wheaton singer-songwriter Talia Holze covering “Hallelujah” in the recording studio

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Katie

Talia Holze not only has a star’s name, but also the memorable voice to make that name big… and she’s only a junior in high school. With a songwriting style reminiscent of Adele that can be heard in her original … Continue reading →

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The void spoke back

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Benjie

It’s all worth it when you push that “play” button for the first time. Wednesday was one of those moments – actually, it was 74 of them. Most of the musicians who collaborated on Father Peter’s 18-song “Retrospective” piled onto … Continue reading →

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Singer Songwriter Danielle Steinwart records September 11th tribute

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Kyle

Before some recording sessions there is a little bit of uncertainty on my end as an engineer when you’ve never recorded with a musician, songwriter or artist before. Sometimes I dread  the artist coming in is going to be greatly … Continue reading →

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Piano teacher Judy Huang of Music Matters in Batavia records original pieces at the studio

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Kyle

For the second time in two weeks I’ve had a new client into the studio to record some impressive piano compositions. Judy Huang is a piano teacher at Music Matters in Batavia IL teaching all ages and skill levels and … Continue reading →

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Recording guitar and vocals for a demo with Katherine Schofield

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Kyle

On Saturday, Katherine Schofield and her friend Chris Kalupa were in the studio to lay down some more tracks for Katherine’s vocal demo. This time we worked on some guitar tracks for 3 songs, “White Liar” by Miranda Lambert, “Sunday … Continue reading →

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Katherine Schofield records vocal demo in the studio

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Kyle

Yesterday I had the pleasure of working with a new vocalist in the studio putting her first vocal demo cd together. Katherine Schofield along with her vocal teacher Della Ekwall to accompany her on the piano and her Mom Kathy … Continue reading →

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John Mayer records some new songs at Backthird Audio

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Kyle

Ok ok ok, So it wasn’t the John Mayer that recorded with me at the studio yesterday it was actual John Maher. But I had to get your attention somehow right?  It was still a very interesting session and a … Continue reading →

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Kevin Trudo on good yogurt, evil Wal-Mart and why lousy local music is your fault

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Benjie

Hi. I’m Kevin. I got to be a part of Made in Aurora. I’ll tell you all about it if you want, but not today. What I will say about those three days is that Benjie and Kyle at Backthird Audio … Continue reading →

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Greg Boerner on recording “Made in Aurora”

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Benjie

Greg Boerner has been in the trenches of Chicago-area music for the better part of a decade. He was hanging in his favorite local record store last February when the idea for the “Made in Aurora” project was born. Why … Continue reading →

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Made In Aurora Mixing for Vinyl Complete

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Kyle

Last week was the tracking marathon. This week, after a couple days of rest for my ears. It’s been a mixing marathon. 9 songs in 4 days to meet our deadline to get the masters to the vinyl duplicator.  I’ve … Continue reading →

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