David Lavin
Recording Studio Owner, Engineer, Musician

Hercules Studios

• http://herculesstudios.com

I'm the owner and engineer at Hercules Studios. I work with independent solo musicians and bands to produce demos and full length recordings. I built Hercules to give independent musicians a place to make a professional recording at an affordable price.

I've also continue to teach guitar and songwriting,which I've been doing for over 10 years, both privately and through EMP and Seattle Center Academy.

I think I'm great at creating an environment for recording that is fun and focused, creative and professional where musicians can make a great recording.

As a singer, songwriter and recording musician myself, I bring a great deal of performance experience to the producer/ engineer chair. I'm great at helping musicians get their best performance ( and getting it on tape!) and at coming up with ideas to help make recordings and songs better.

As a songwriting and guitar teacher, I can help you break through blocks, improve your technique or music theory understanding, and help you make your songs more powerful.

Super talented motivated artists who want to make great recordings.

Students or studio clients who want to barter finish carpentry, landscape architecture or landscaping work for studio time or lessons.

BA University of Pennsylvania
Extensive study at Berklee College of Music
Independent Study in Delta Blues with Philadelphia Jerry Ricks
Independent Study in Brazilan guitar styles, Salvador, Bahia, Brazil

I've been recording, teaching and performing for over 7 years in Seattle, and many more before that in Philadelphia, Boston and Minneapolis. I've helped countless musicians improve their skills, and have taught everyone from beginners to seasoned professionals with record contracts. At Hercules Studios, I've recorded countless bands and solo artists in styles as diverse as country to hip hop, rock to r 'n b .
As a performer, I've performed my songs in venues in Europe, South America, and all over the United States.
The first album with my band The X-Ray Eyes was released in late 2004 to many positive reviews, and our second album will be released late in 2007.