Los Angeles, CA — January 2017… He’s been called a guitarist’s guitarist. His distinctive licks are part of the fabric of classic songs from Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine, as well as works with Kenny Loggins, Kitaro, and others. More recently, he’s been weaving the sonic texture for TV and movies, including American Dad, Lifetime, and Oprah Winfrey’s channel.As with most composers, DeFaria gets his ideas from everywhere, all the time. And of course,

Tampa, FL—January 2017… From the time he was five years old, Lee Silverstein has battled one form of cancer or another, and he’s winning in more ways than one. Having survived stage 4 colon cancer, he knows what it takes, and he wanted to do something to help others facing similar challenges. His unique Colon Cancer Podcast offers hope and inspiration to others who are affected by the disease, provides an outlet for those who want to share their story, and delivers important i

Los Angeles, CA – December 2016… His music has been part of the other-worldly soundscapes of Nickelodeon staples like Catdog, Disney’s 101 Dalmatians, as well as shows like The X-Files and Six Feet Under, and he garnered an Emmy Award for his role as musical director on the legendary Pee-wee’s Playhouse. These days, guitarist/composer Glenn Jordan still keeps a full calendar of film and TV scoring, working from his home base in Los Angeles.Like most composers, Jordan is

Nashville, TN—December 2016… Given his more than 25 years as a professional drummer and percussionist, it’s not hard to guess the types of videos Chris Beals produces. “My video work ranges from electronic press kits to product demonstrations to videos for artists in development and music videos on a budget. I shoot showcases, live performances, video for companies that manage bands, and so on.”For years, Beals relied on TASCAM’s DR-60D 4-channel portable aud

Detroit, MI—November 2016… Ric Viers is a noisy fellow—and proud of it. He loves shattering glass, blowing things up, smashing fruit, and a plethora of other cacophonous endeavors. In short, he’s one of the top sound designers in the business, with a list of credits that includes location sound for nearly every major television network. Noteworthy clients include Universal Studios, Dateline, Good Morning America, and Disney.Viers’ Blastwave FX was the world’s

Tampa Bay, FL—November 2016… With a background that includes marketing, broadcasting, public relations, and promotions, Bruce Wawrzyniak is in an excellent position to advise up-and-coming entertainers on the business side of their art. Wawrzyniak’s company Now Hear This offers management, promotion, and booking services for a variety of entertainers, from singer/songwriters, duos, bands, and DJs to magicians and comedians. His free weekly Now Hear This Entertainment podc

Hartford, CT—November 2016…  Twenty-six years ago, Robert Dudzic arrived in Connecticut from Poland equipped with drumming skills, determination, and empty pockets. Eventually he landed a production gig at WKSS radio in Hartford, and for the next few years he learned about audio production. Upon departing WKSS, together with GrooveWorx he created his first production library, Trynity HDFX.Today Dudzic is an A-list producer and sound designer whose work graces movie trailers for

Scottsdale, AZ—October 2016… Unless you’re a client or a sound designer, you might not have heard of Rick Allen but you’ve heard his work countless times. Allen’s music, sound effects, and sound design appears in films, radio, TV, games, ads, and much more. He has worked on projects for such heavyweights as Disney, American Express, the United Nations, MasterCard, Clorox, and Subway, and has earned gold and platinum records, Addy Awards, and Clio certificates. He h

Tampa, FL—October 2016… Founded by digital media producer and director Niel Guilarte, Wildstyle Media Group specializes in creating high-end digital content for film, TV, and more. In addition to serving as Chief Creative Officer, Guilarte is also the host of All Things Post, a highly acclaimed podcast for people working in audio post-production. When planning a recent trip to Puerto Rico to direct a documentary, Guilarte decided to field test TASCAM’s MiNiSTUDIO Creator US-42