Cliffhanger Studios

12/16/2025

Howdy Fam! 🎧 FOUND A BOX OF OLD RECORDINGS?

Cassette tapes. Old CDs. Live board mixes. Garage demos. That one song Uncle Larry swore was a hit.

If it crackles, hisses, warbles, or sounds like it was recorded inside a washing machine… I can bring it back to life.

At Cliffhanger Studios, I specialize in audio restoration:

✅ Reduce noise, hiss, hum & crackle
✅ Improve clarity & balance
✅ Rescue performances you thought were lost forever
✅ Make old recordings actually listenable again

This isn’t AI “one-click magic.” This is 30+ years of real-world studio experience from radio → stage → studio, done with care, taste, and respect for the original performance.

Got something sitting in a drawer that deserves a second chance? Drop me a message. Let’s make it sound like it should have all along.

🎙️ Cliffhanger Studios Because memories deserve better audio.

PS: If you know someone sitting on old recordings, tag ’em. You’ll officially be their favorite human today.

12/11/2025

🎛 Independent Musicians… This One’s For You.

If you’ve been recording at home, mixing your own songs, or fighting with tech trying to get that polished radio ready sound...
I’ve got you covered.

After 20+ years in radio, on stage, and in the studio, I’ve built three simple mastering options designed for real-world musicians who want quality without chaos.

🔹 GOOD — Quick Demo Master ($79)

Fast turnaround. Clean. Polished.
Perfect for writing sessions, demos, and pre-production.

🔹 BETTER — Hi-Res Streaming Master ($149)

Release-ready WAV + MP3
1 revision included
Car-speaker translation check
Perfect for Spotify/Apple/Amazon.

🔹 BEST — 3-Song Release Pack ($299)

Three fully mastered tracks with priority turnaround.
Perfect for singles, EPs, or finally finishing those songs you’ve been sitting on for years.

🧼 NEW: Audio Restoration (Intro $99)

Old cassettes, noisy mixes, hiss, hum, distortion, muddy recordings… I bring old or damaged audio back to life. Intro price: $99 per track (regular $149)

🎁 Spread the Sound — Referral Rewards

Love your master? Send a friend my way and you’ll get a $25 Amazon gift card for every referral who books. Your friend gets $25 off their first service too.

🎧 Ready to finally hear your music the way it was meant to sound?

DM me “MASTER MY TRACK” and I’ll send you a free 30-second preview master so you can hear the difference for yourself.

Let’s get your music release-ready — fast, simple, and stress-free.

12/03/2025

Howdy Music Fam! 🎧 Ready to finally hear your music the way it should sound?

If you’ve been mixing your own songs, recording at home, or struggling to get that last 10% of polish… Cliffhanger Studios is now offering professional mastering designed for independent musicians who want quality without the chaos.

After 20+ years from - radio, stage, and studio, I’m offering three simple mastering options to get your music release-ready fast.

GOOD — Quick & Dirty Master ($49): Fast, clean, polished. Perfect for demos, writing sessions, and pre-production.

BETTER — Hi-Res Streaming Master ($99): For artists ready to release on Spotify/Apple/Amazon, full WAV + MP3 files, one revision, and a car speaker translation check. Your music… leveled up.

BEST — 3-Song Release Pack ($249): Three full-resolution masters with priority turnaround. Perfect for singles, EPs, or finally getting those old tracks finished.

NEW: Spread the Sound Referral Program — Love your master? Send a friend my way and you’ll get $25 in studio credit for EVERY referral who books a mastering session.

Serious musicians want serious results. If you're ready to make your music hit harder, shine brighter, and translate everywhere, I’d love to help.

DM me “MASTER MY TRACK” and I’ll send you details along with a free 30-second preview master so you can hear the difference for yourself.

Let’s make your music sound like it was always meant to.

— Cliffhanger Studios

11/29/2025

Struggling to record your music? You’re not alone!

Any of this sounds familiar… this program was built for you:

• You’ve watched hours of YouTube videos and still feel confused
• Every “guru” gives you tiny nuggets but never the whole picture
• Logic Pro feels overwhelming
• Your studio space never sounds right
• You’ve spent good money on gear you’re not confident using
• You just want a simple, step-by-step way to record music you’ll be proud to release

That’s exactly why I created Recording Made Easy, a clear, 6-week mentorship designed specifically for musicians 40 and older who are tired of struggling and ready to finally understand recording.

With 20+ years of experience from radio to stage to studio, I’ll walk you through the entire process and cut out all the noise and confusion.

In this program you get:
✔ A complete recording roadmap
✔ Gear clarity & room setup guidance
✔ Logic Pro training that actually makes sense
✔ Mic placement, gain staging, and workflow coaching
✔ Support, accountability, and real-world results

Classes begin January — enrollment opens NOW.
Early Bird: $399 (Regular $499)

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start making music you’re proud of, comment INFO below and I’ll send you the details.

11/19/2025

Looking for great Holiday gift ideas for the musician on your wish list? Stop in and see me at Arrowhead Music in Mentor!

Howdy Arrowhead Music Fam! We are Open Black Friday 10-4PM

We have an excellent selection of Schecter Guitars, Orange Amplifiers and numerous effect pedals. Perfect gift ideas for any musician on your holiday wish list.

Open Tuesday-Thursday 12-8PM, Saturdays 10-4PM and Black Friday 10-4pm.

Stop in and see what's new!

11/10/2025

Booking Now!

Guitar lessons re-imagined for adult beginners who want to learn how to play guitar. Fast, fun, and immersive learning experience. Guitar lessons tailored to adult beginners. Learn guitar without complicated theory. Learn what you want to play.

11/10/2025

Incoming 🎧 New Music Drop “Coming Home”

After too many late nights, way too much coffee, and one studio monitor trying to file a noise complaint… my new song “Coming Home” is officially out this Friday!

If you’ve got a song living in your head, let’s get it out into the world. I work with singer-songwriters turn ideas into finished, radio-ready releases.

Especially if you’ve been playing for years and just want someone to handle the tech, the DAW, and the mixing so you can focus on your music, not the software.

🎚️ Mixing • Mastering • Full Production

Scheduling Now. DM to get your project started.

I’m proud to announce my new song “Coming Home” drops November 14th on all major streaming platforms. This one’s personal — a journey through the ups, downs, and full-circle moments that bring you back to where you belong. Every note was built on experience, reflection, and a little fire f...

11/07/2025

Howdy Friends & Fam! 👋 It’s been a minute - maybe too long but it feels good to be back.

I’m excited to announce that my new song, “Coming Home,” drops November 14th.

Recorded, mixed, and mastered right here at Cliffhanger Studios with a lot of late nights, coffee, and toe-tappin’ swagger.

If you’ve been thinking about getting your music out there your song deserves to be heard, not stuck living on your hard drive.

Cliffhanger Studios offers:

Affordable Mixing & Mastering

Whether it’s your first song or your tenth, I’d love to help you finish it and release it with confidence.

Drop a DM if you're ready to get started. Let’s bring your music to life.

08/22/2025

Fall Classes! Intro To Logic Pro. Start making music!

Frustrated with your home studio? You’re not the only one.
If recording feels more like wrestling with tech than making music, you're in good company.

Here are the common roadblocks musicians hit:

💻 Tech Headaches – Drowning in gear and software instead of focusing on your music.

🎧 Muddy Mixes – Your tracks never sound as clean and pro as you'd hoped.

🔄 Workflow Woes – Too much troubleshooting, not enough creating.

🛠️ Endless Google Searches – You've tried the cheat sheets and “magic” plugins, but still feel stuck.

It doesn’t have to be this way.

That’s where the Recording Made Easy Mentorship comes in—your personal, 1-on-1 roadmap to a smoother studio experience. No more guesswork. No more dead ends.

We’ll streamline your setup, dial in your sound, and get you confidently producing music that actually sounds like the vision in your head.

Let’s ditch the struggle and get your studio working for you.
Ready to level up? Let's go!

07/23/2025

Getting ready for Pantera 🤘🎸

07/20/2025

Howdy Studio friends & fam! Been a minute.

As some of you may or may not know, I’ve joined in addition to my studio work. With that I’ve been revamping some axes and my live rig. This is the latest guitar project I finished yesterday.

I installed new JB Rails in the bridge and they are freaking fantastic! 👊🏻 Always loved the original JB, but this takes it to another level! Coupled with a Hot Rails in the middle position and the Sustainiac in the neck? Pffft 🔥 Ridiculous.

Serious upgrades - Big Brass Block, Push-in Style Trem Bar for the Floyd and a Kill Switch from to round out the sonic mayhem.

My MIJ DKS2 never sounded so good! Epic Rails and upgrades. Cheers 🍻 🎸🤘