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Tim Tierney
Owner/Manager

Tim has been part of Portland's recording scene for the past two decades. In 1981 he opened Studio 3, which evolved into Tundra Studios in the 1990s. In 1994 Tim became the sole-owner and re-christened it The Studio. He has built strong relationships with Portland's advertising community and recording artists, often going the extra mile to make sure clients get what they need.

Tim also makes upgrading The Studio's equipment, a top priority. With three state-of-the-art digital audio workstations, ISDN lines, Pro Tools digital multi-track recording, wireless internet access, etc., The Studio is a state of the art facility. However the atmoshpere is always relaxed, fun, and creative.

Steve Drown
Engineer

Behind the wry demeanor, Steve Drown harbors many talents. A professional engineer for over twenty years and a professional musician for nearly thirty, Steve's forte is making good musicians sound great — often in ways they don't expect. Just ask James Cotton, Charlie Musselwhite, Ronnie Earl, Roy Scheider, Patty Larkin, Kate Schrock or Ron Carter. They'll tell you he excels at creating an atmosphere in which artists can perform their best work. Steve's work is so consistent it makes any mastering engineer's job a lot easier.

Steve is also the curator of The Studio's vintage keyboard collection including: two Hammond organs w/ Leslies, Fender Rhodes, Wurlitzer electric piano, Hohner Clavinet and access to much more.

James Begley
Engineer

With a degree in Sound Recording Technology from Umass Lowell, Jim has an extensive background in audio technology as well as musical performance. Since Jim's arrival in 1996, he has recorded, produced, and edited thousands of radio and television spots, including national ads for Jeep, Tylenol, Sears, and ABC Family Channel, as well as local companies like LL Bean, CMP, and Hannaford Bros.

Jim also splits time with Steve in Studio A, working with local artists in every step of the production process, from recording, to mixing, to mastering.

He has a wide range of clients, from local bands like 6gig, Dominic and The Lucid, Sidecar Radio, and The Horror, to movie stars like Willem Dafoe, Stockard Channing and Glenn Close.

Peter Nenortas
Engineer

Pete comes to us with a background in on-location, live recording. He has his own business, Satronen Sound, which takes him to music clubs all over New England. He stays busy recording local and national artists like John Browns Body and Blue Merle, as well as solo acts like Emilia Dahlin and Susan Orleans.

Pete's expertise in the field also makes him a valuable asset here. Since taking up residence in Studio C, he's done some great work, both with existing clients and new. From radio spots for Downeast Energy and Iworx, to narration recording for The History Channel's Deep Sea Detectives, Pete is building a solid reputation as a capable and creative engineer.

Caleb Mulkerin
Duplication / Engineer

Caleb is responsible for all duplication projects here at The Studio. He provides our clients with everything from cassette and CD copies to mp3 delivery of radio spots all over the country. He also works with our CD layout and printing system to create custom labels for those who need it.

Caleb has been a musician for more than 15 years. As a founding member of the group Cerberus Shoal, which has toured extensively throughout North America and Europe, he has recorded several albums here at The Studio. His multi-instrumental talents include playing the guitar, banjo, melodica, saw and a bunch of things we can barely pronounce, let alone spell.