A little bit of information on the Owner...
Larry Gann started his music career as a professional musician
about 15 years ago. While as a drummer his Bands had success touring
and playing shows with Warrant, Blessed Union of Souls, and Puddle
of Mudd among others. But Long hours in the studio convinced him
where his future lay.
“Being a musician really helps me relate to other musicians
while in the Studio. I’ve been there and I know what they
want and need to play well.”
Now he has been a full time professional Producer /Engineer for
more than 10 years. He has Engineered and Mastered hundreds of local
bands, as well as engineered for many National Artists, Well Known
Producers, and Major Record Labels. Larry has been credited on Many
Major Label Releases.
Clients and working relationships
include:
Jim Gaines(Carlos Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughn), Elton John, The
Backstreet Boys, Lit, Natalie Merchant, Kansas, Jimmie Bratcher,
RPM (Tim McGraw), Randle Chowning Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Waterdeep,
Oleta Adams, Capital Records, Glen Ballard, Robert Vosgien (Goo
Goo Dolls, Lenny Kravitz) DreamWorks Records, DreamWorks Pictures,
Paramount Pictures, Patrick Leonard (Madonna), John Rich (Lone
Star), BNA Records, RCA Records, Butterfly Group, Barry Rudolph
(Hall & Oates/Rod
Stewart/Lynyrd Skynrd), Broken Cowboys, Roddy Chiong (Shania Twain,
Celine Dion), Joe Harley, Harold Wheeler (Celine Dion/Gloria Estefan),
Don Murray (Fourplay/Chick Corea/Phil Collins), Kansas City Chiefs,
Kansas City Wizards, Sprint, Wal-Mart, Houston Astros, Bur, Ida
McBeth, Boko Maru, Tim Whitmer, Sojourn, Boots Randolph, Jay McShann,
Son Venezuela, Max Groove, Ahmad Alaadeen, Sonny Kenner, Jimmy
Dikes, Luqman Hamza, James Albright, Elevator Divison, LipRiddle,
Alex Cordero, Monarch Records, Rod Lincoln, Lynda Randle, Michael
Tait (DC Talk), Shook Hansen, 7, Abbington, Sirtez, Julian Vaughn,
Lester Estelle (Pillar), and more.
“The time I’ve spent working with Top Artists and Producers
has allowed me to learn the way they do things and bring that high
level of performance to any session!”
Larry spends a great deal of time in Los Angeles and Nashville
working with top people in the Industry keeping his knowledge on
the cutting edge with what’s happening in Today’s Music.
This combined experience with Major and Indie bands alike has given
Larry the skills required to produce World-Class Recordings.
“ I like to bring out the best in a band. It doesn’t
matter to me if they are signed to a major label or just starting
out. I put A LOT of energy in what I do. I really love getting THAT
SOUND a band is going for.”
Larry uses a large array of state-of-the-art tools and top-notch
vintage gear to achieve his brand of aural magic. This comfortable
knowledge allows him to quickly achieve results and have continued
success in the studio.
“It’s not just about using cool gear. It’s about
wanting a certain sound and knowing which piece of gear will get
you there."
Larry can help a group with their project from start to finish.
Including everything from tracking, mixing, mastering, duplication
and promos. Even how to shop and market the finished CD. He also
has the knack of making every step of the process smooth, efficient,
and fun.
“My goal as a Producer/Engineer is to help the artist sound
and perform their best! I use tools, tricks, mood, a great vibe
in the session, whatever it takes to achieve that goal. It doesn’t
matter if an artist only has a small budget. We will focus on the
important things, Do it right, and get them a recording they can
be proud of!”
Moving into the world of Acoustic Design, Larry has pushed his
education forward. Doing extensive consulting with the top studio
designers in the world. He has designed and assisted in the construction
in his new world-class Studio as well as numerous professional recording
facilities. With nearly ten years of experience on professional
Pro Tools systems Larry has earned the rating of Expert Pro Tools
Engineer, and has installed and maintained systems in the top studios
in K.C. and abroad. Larry is currently on call lists in Nashville,
New York, and Los Angeles as a Pro Tools Specialist.Larry is always
Progressing his art of Production, continually learning and never
taking for granted his wild ride through some of the most wonderful
experiences in his life. He truly understands hard work, faith,
and dedication is what pays off.
“In the year 2000 I was sitting in on a session for Quincy
Jones at Capital Records. I looked around the room and realized
I was surrounded by some of the world’s finest musicians,
producers, and engineers. At that moment I knew I was truly doing
what I was meant to do.”
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