J Chris Griffin Productions

03/31/2016

#TBT--producing Pol the Fisherman's album in 2013. Good times!

02/22/2016

The whole gang is here.

02/18/2016

Lambkini

#TBT to working with Beats in the Attic at the studio!

Engine Room Audio

We have a new session coming up for you, but in the meantime check out one of the first videos we ever did. Beats in the Attic featuring Hannah Sumner on vocals, Lex Sadler's Rhythm & Stealth on MIDI, bassist Jonathan Levy and TAUK drummer Isaac Teel. Another one of our favorite sessions done with J Chris Griffin Productions at Engine Room Audio #tbt

02/17/2016

Still haven't bought The Pop Vocal Academy's LivingSocial deal? Click the link below to buy a 60 minute vocal lesson for $39! (Valid for new students only.)

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Have you purchased our LivingSocial deal yet? We're offering a 60 minute vocal lesson for $39! Click the link below and come experience The Pop Vocal Academy for yourself. (Valid for new students only.)

https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/1215912-60-minute-private-vocal-coaching-session

02/12/2016

Friday in the studio.

01/26/2016

Always a great time teaching talented students like Katie Perkins! #PVAInAction

What a truly amazing lesson with J Chris Griffin!! 🎶🎶

01/19/2016

The Pop Vocal Artists

Interested in taking voice lessons with us at The Pop Vocal Academy? For a limited time, you can take a lesson with us for only $39! Check out the link below.

Start off 2016 with vocal lessons at our world class studio in downtown Manhattan. For a limited time, take a lesson with us for only $39! (Valid for new students only.)

https://www.livingsocial.com/deals/1215912

01/14/2016

What I looked like in January 1996 when I was a touring sax player out of Nashville. Time flies!

12/15/2015

I had an awesome time at #BrooklynMixCon last week. Check out the link below for a recap and photos on SonicScoop!

http://www.sonicscoop.com/2015/12/09/mixcon-recap-photo-diary/chrismixconup1/#sthash.M9mYW13B.dpbs

06/30/2015

Backline Rig

The one and only J Chris Griffin Productions has designed "The Refill" for Propellerhead! Beef up your instrument collection with the Backline Rig bundle! Aimed at songwriters looking for playable, organic-sounding instruments and effects.

Super deal: 83% discount – you save $932/€932 Beef up your instrument collection with the Backline Rig bundle! Aimed at songwriters looking for playable, organic-sounding instruments and effects, the Backline Rig comes packed with guitars, electric bass, vintage keyboards, drums, and vintage effect…

06/03/2015

Backline Rig

Proppellerhead Reason just launched their backline rig, completely designed by J Chris Griffin Productions #engineer #music #pop
https://shop.propellerheads.se/bundle/backline-rig/

Super deal: 83% discount - you save €776/$932! Beef up your instrument collection with the Backline Rig bundle! Aimed at songwriters looking for playable, organic-sounding instruments and effects, the Backline Rig comes packed with guitars, electric bass, vintage keyboards, drums, and vintage effect…

03/04/2015

You can now book your lesson online! Just go to www.thepopvocalacademy.com to schedule!

02/06/2015

Come to this if you're in NYC!!! It's free!

J Chris Griffin, will be giving a FREE Master Class at SAE on February 19th at 6pm. This will not only be an amazing class, it will also allow you to mingle with some of the top producers and engineers coming out of SAE. Email [email protected] to reserve a spot. Seating is limited.

02/04/2015

J Chris Griffin, will be giving a FREE Master Class at SAE on February 19th at 6pm. This will not only be an amazing class, it will also allow you to mingle with some of the top producers and engineers coming out of SAE. Email [email protected] to reserve a spot. Seating is limited.

11/19/2014

2. The Pop Vocal Academy: "Does Singing Loud Hurt My Voice?"

CHECK OUT THIS EPISODE FROM THE POP VOCAL ACADEMY!

J Chris Griffin and Hannah Sumner discuss the myth that a belting singing technique will interfere with other practices, such as classical or musical theater.

09/23/2014

A note only a musician would understand

09/16/2014

According to FACTSlides.com your heartbeat changes and mimics the music you listen to - no wonder we "love" it so much

08/20/2014

Had a great time teaching The Pop Vocal Academy's first Master Class!

08/14/2014

Etching a PCB this morning

08/05/2014

Definitely.

07/18/2014

In just a few weeks, we'll be teaming up with The Pop Vocal Academy to bring you one heck of a Master Class... you don't want to miss it.

Ready for your big break? Our students have been seen on NBC's The Voice, Glee, won Billboard Awards, and have been signed to major labels. Join us at The Pop Vocal Academy's first Master Class on Saturday, August 16th and take the next step in your career.

For more information or to RSVP, email us at [email protected]!

http://www.thepopvocalacademy.com

07/15/2014

Check out our Telefunken Blue and Manley mics! Try them out at our first Master Class with The Pop Vocal Academy on August 16th at Engine Room Audio!

07/11/2014

Ever wondered what the inside of a Telefunken microphone looks like?

07/10/2014

Put my handyman/repairman/electrician pants on this morning, to fix this retro Matrix6 synth!

07/01/2014

The Quick Vocal Warm-Up: The Pop Vocal Academy

A great informative video for all vocalists - hobbyists and professionals alike.

Our coach Hannah Sumner is currently offering free and discounted lessons to all first-time students! Inbox us today to reserve yours!

Need help warming-up your vocal chords? Here's how.

06/26/2014

World Cup World Cup World Cup!

06/25/2014

EQ'ing some dance drums today

06/24/2014

Having some fun just working my way around a standard II-V-I jazz progression

06/20/2014

VOCALISTS: We are offering free 30-minute vocal coaching sessions with the newest addition to our staff, Hannah Sumner. Send us a message here or email us at [email protected] to learn more!

Hannah Sumner is an award winning vocalist and songwriter with an incredible vocal range. She has traveled around the world singing everything from jazz to electronic music. After studying intensively at Berklee College of Music and under J Chris Griffin himself, she has joined the team at The Pop Vocal Academy to spread the passion and joy that can be found only through musical expression.

06/20/2014

Messing with this awesome this morning... Oberheim Matrix6 retrosynths

06/20/2014

J Chris Griffin Productions

Our new website is up-and-running! Check it out here:

http://www.jchrisgriffin.com/

A multi-faceted producer, Chris has worked on records with a number of today's biggest artists: Madonna, Kanye West, John Legend, Missy Elliot, Janet Jackson, John McLaughlin and more. READ FULL BIO.

06/20/2014

#tbt Teaching all about important mixing techniques at the SAE Institute of Technology, New York!

06/17/2014

Anybody else like working with Virus? Because I sure do!

06/12/2014

Making a new record with Amerigogo.

06/10/2014

Filming our newest video for The Pop Vocal Academy! Our tutorial on "How to Warm Up" will be out soon.