Knockwood was built with recording at its core. Featuring 16 channels of Universal Audio I/O, 8 channels of Tascam reel-to-reel Tape, over a dozen pieces of outboard gear and more instruments than you can count. Knockwood is the perfect place to explore your ideas and bring your record to life.

I have experience working in a variety of studios such as Chamber Studios, Greendoor, Chem 19, Pocketsounds and now Knockwood as an engineer, assistant and producer. I don’t use a one-size fits all approach to my work, instead tailoring the sounds I use to bring out the best in an artist’s song. My production style focuses on capturing the emotion of a performance and presenting it in a way which will capture the listener’s imagination.

• Pre-Production is always free.

• To get the most out of your session have a look at our preparing for a session page.

• *Half days are also available for £80 per session See FAQs for more information.

Boasting 3 sets of speakers, dozens of outboard processors/effects, hundreds of plugins, a professionally acoustically treated space and a set of well-trained ears. Knockwood is the ideal space to carve into and pull your record together.

I can mix your track into a clear ‘vibey’ song, ensuring your song translates, standing out on multiple playback device, cutting through whether it’s being played on a top of the market hi-fi or on a phone speaker.

My mixes are tailored to each project and style, though they always move with the song to grab and keep the listener’s attention.

Mixes are delivered as stereo wav files. Each mix includes a stereo instrumental mix. Stems can be printed for an additional £30 per song.

Mixes Include 3 rounds of revisions per track, additional revisions are then charged at £20 per hour. To get the most out of your session have a look at our preparing for a session page.

Knockwood is a relaxed space which encourages learning and creativity. I have over 10 years experience teaching students at a variety of different skill levels. Whether you have just picked up a guitar for the first time or have been playing in bands for years and want to take your skills further, I can tailor lessons to suit your needs.

My lessons focus not just on how to play but also teach you to understand what you are playing. I can teach you the vocabulary and skills to become a confident, competent and creative player. My lessons include materials and exercises for home practice.

My lessons are suited to a variety of skill levels, I can help you record and produce music to a high standard whether you have just picked up a microphone for the first time or have been recording music for a while and want to take it further.

My lessons include;

- The basics of recording, getting started with a DAW, how to connect a microphone, setting gain levels, etc.

-Using different types of microphones and why they are suited to different sources

-Standard single microphone techniques for recording instruments and sounds such as guitars & vocals

- Introduction to processors such as equalisers, compressors, de-essers, etc.

-Introduction to effects such as reverbs & delays

-Multi-Mic techniques for instruments such as Piano & Drums.

-Introduction to mixing, setting up a DAW session, balancing, using processors to solve problem areas in the recorded material as well as to enhance to material.

- Advanced multi-mic techniques

- Standard mixing techniques such as using automation, sends and buses

And much more.....

At Knockwood we are in our element experimenting. We love to craft and blend sounds in new and original ways. Our collective skills in recording and in writing music allow us to turn these experimental ideas into well crafted pieces of music. We can write, record and mix music for Film, Games or any other project that requires musical accompaniment. We work with you throughout the whole project so you can shape the music into your desired sound.

Want to inject some analogue vibe into your production? Send us stems from your session and we can run them through boutique pieces of hardware such as the Universal Audio 6176, Thermionic Culture Vulture, GBS Spring Tank and Serpant SB4001 Bus Comp

We can also re-amp D.I recorded guitars or basses through our Roland Jazz Chorus-120, Fender 68’ Vibro Champ or Fender Bassman using your choice of microphones from our collection. As well as this we can run pre-recorded MIDI data through our Mellotron M4000D**. All recorded at the highest quality through boutique pre-amps and invisible AD/DA convertors.

*Discounts are available on bulk bookings. See FAQs

**Please note the Mellotron has a 3 octave range.