Here’s the truth: studios don’t make music; people do. Without the right person in the room, you’re out of luck—a band needs someone who gets it, someone who knows how to pull the best performance out of you, and someone who can steer the chaos without killing it. Magic needs to happen for your session to be successful, no matter where you record—and those are the types of sessions I live for.

I learned how to craft records the right way, from legendary rock producer Johnny Sandlin. I was Johnny’s right-hand man for years, soaking up everything there is to know about making a great record. And I’ve worked with some of the greatest musicians in southern music, spanning multiple generations—from Brittany Howard to Jason Isbell, Gregg Allman to Billy Joe Shaver, and Lamont Landers to Taylor Hunnicutt.