Author Paul Ceppaglia

President

Paul Ceppaglia has decades of experience as a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, recording engineer and producer. He’s worked with a wide range of artists all over the musical spectrum: rock, blues, folk, jazz, and classical. In addition, Paul also specializes in online marketing, with a focus on SEO (search engine optimization) and conversion optimization. In addition to serving as President at RecordingStudio.com, Paul is currently an adjunct instructor in the Audio Recording and Production Department at Niagara County Community College.

Recording Fundamentals

Announcing RecordingStudio.com University and Recording Fundamentals

December 5, 2020 0

We often get emails and messages from aspiring engineers and producers asking for advice on recording and mixing, treating their...

Recording Tutorials

Introducing Another Take™ – Our New Video Tutorial Series

September 4, 2020 0

We here at RecordingStudio.com are super excited to unveil our new video tutorial series Another Take™ ! Another Take™ is an...

social distancing

Recording Academy’s Recommendations for Recording Studios Reopening after COVID-19 Shutdown

May 29, 2020 0

The Producers & Engineers Wing of The Recording Academy has released a list of safety considerations that recording studio owners...

Apple Logic Pro X Update

Apple Releases a Major Logic Pro X Update

May 12, 2020 0

Today, Apple has announced a major Logic Pro X update, with a professional version of Live Loops, a completely redesigned...

Slate Academy

Slate Digital Announces the New All Access Pass

June 18, 2019 0

Earlier today, Slate Digital sent out an email to Everything Bundle subscribers, notifying them of a significant change to their...

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