Monolord “Neverending” LP Release and Tour

Soon! Mumbai Masterclass at Bay Owl Studios

Grammy Win for Mixing Jason Isbell

For mixing the “Weathervanes” album, Sylvia…

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Jason Isbell

Sessions

Mixing Amon Tobin in Dolby Atmos

Amon Tobin is jumping feet-first into…

Taylor Hawkins Gone Too Soon

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor recorded “One…

Melvins at the Village with MWTM

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Legacy

The Man in Black

Sylvia recorded this song at Sound City with Rick Rubin producing and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers as Johnny’s backup band.

Coming Up

This Fall: Studio Confidential Podcast

The Official Un-Official NAMM Poster 2026

Workshops

Meet Sylvia in Mumbai!

Recent Events

Studio Confidential Ridgefield 2026

NAMM Posters Through the Years

Howie Weinburg and Friends at NAMM!

Studio Confidential in New York 2026

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Recording Unhinged Celebrates 10 Years!

From the curious minds of Sylvia Massy and Chris Johnson, a guide to how to not-necessarily record properly. With recording stories from Ed Stasium, George Massenburg, Matt Wallace, Linda Perry and other music industry legends. Illustrated by Sylvia.

Audio Icons Coloring Book

Recording Unhinged Coloring Book

Berklee Offers the Unhinged Course

Join the Unhinged Book Club

“Communication Lag is the Tell – The Speed of Response in Communications is the Single Most Important Factor.”

He curates the microphone museum and books the studio. He manages Sylvia’s career (and is married to her). He wrote all the best stoner jokes in the Unhinged book. Plus he is a formidable fountain of unsolicited music industry advice!