In the 1990s, I embarked on my recording studio journey at a rather notorious Melbourne studio called Powerplant. Here I was  immersed in the world of rock n’ roll recording – Studer 24 track tape, the Trident 80B mixing desk, drum kit recording, intense vocals and backing vocal sessions and full band tracking.

After a year with Powerplant I was offered an assistant engineer position at Platinum Studios, a leading Australian recording studio at the time. After gaining valuable experience on albums for iconic Australian artists such as Hunters & Collectors and Crowded House, I moved up to engineering my own recording sessions.

During this time I  met my now British partner, relocated to London on a mission, first securing a position as assistant engineer at Sony’s The Hit Factory London.

Enter the world of London big time studios.. The recording sessions at The Hit Factory London featured a diverse range of artists, including Desree, Manic Street Preachers, Marius de Vries, My Bloody Valentine, Nelle Hooper, and even the London Symphony Orchestra. Establishing contacts at The Hit Factory London opened doors to freelance opportunities at other esteemed studios for recording such as Sarm West, Marcus, Eden, and Falconer.

These studios, prominent in the UK scene, were primarily booked by record companies, operating with deadlines, targets and budgets. So I became accustomed to long nights, delivering results under pressure – a somewhat right of passage!

And so as a result of this extensive work my sound engineering, midi programming and mix engineering contributions are now featured on numerous cool recordings, spanning albums by the Spice Girls, Depeche Mode (remix), Moby (live), John Spencer Blues Explosion (live), and a plethora of dance remixes. A part of me misses the very long nights in the studio, hmm maybe not.

In 2002, EMI Publishing London asked me to join as studio engineer, collaborating closely with the artists, creatives and A&R department. Over seven incredible years, I worked with some of the world’s top songwriters, producers, and bands. During this period, I connected with London’s A-List, meeting iconic figures like Calvin Harris, Kylie Minogue, Cathy Dennis, Amy Winehouse, Graham Gouldman, Maxwell D, and numerous others. It was truly an amazing seven-year journey.

Fast forward to 2008, driven by the allure of my Australian motherland, and fueled by the inspiration to establish my own studio business, I decided to make the move back to Melbourne. In 2009, I embarked on this transformative journey, and by 2010, T-Bone Tunes emerged as a viable, professional, fun and productive studio. It not only proved to be a success but also showcased my ability to cater to the vibrant grassroots musical talent synonymous with Australia.