TESTIMONIALS
"Joel is one of those rare people you only meet a couple of times in your life: He's talented, he's driven, and he is a great human being - someone you can trust no matter what happens! We have worked together on several projects, and I could not have picked a better wingman than him. When Steve Vai and I planned the 2018 Jamathon, Steve asked if I knew someone that could work closely with him on the event. It was clear to me immediately there was only one man that would be perfect for this task, and that was Joel! Our collaborations have been incredibly valuable for me personally, and Joel is truly a great friend."
— Stig Mathisen, D.M.A. | Guitarist | Educator
“Joel and I first worked on a project to honor one of the world's best pianists and artists in jazz/R&B. From there we worked on some independent projects and helped build a live show for a prominent actor. Joel combines blues and rock in his playing and executes with a refined edge. He's a very solid engineer as well with a big picture understanding of production. Joel has been mixing for a talented artist-friend and he has been killing it for her. He's also a great dude and makes everyone he works with feel very creatively comfortable and supported..”
— Morris Hayes (Prince - New Power Generation)
“When I first met Joel, I was brought on by the artist for a project he was producing. I knew instantly he was the complete package. Not only was he genuine and professional, but Joel also instilled fun and positivity in the sessions.
Joel has an ear and ability to hone music into a beautiful piece of work. I've heard him time and time again make a song into something awesome and unique.
And if you're really lucky, you can also get Joel to play guitar on your music. Joel knows what to play for any musical situation and has the perfect guitar, amp and tone for it. Few can duplicate his results.”
— Zak St. John (artist endorsing: DW, Istanbul, Remo, Tuner Fish and Innovative Percussion Inc.)
“ I met Joel years ago while playing some live shows. More recently I've been assisting The Guitarmy as an instructor and have gotten to know Joel as a producer and mix engineer. Just like his guitar playing his studio skill are well-honed and professional. The studio has a cool atmosphere and Joel makes you feel as comfortable as possible whether you're recording or just hanging out figuring out the next plan of action. He has a great working knowledge combining old school techniques with modern tools and vocabulary. I highly recommend utilizing Joel as a resource for your project!”