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Let’s make some noise!

In the fourth grade I picked up a pair of drumsticks and decided I wanted to make music for a living. I eventually found myself in the recording studio as an engineer, producer, and musician. I moved to NYC to attend NYU where I completed my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Music Technology and received my certification as a Tonmeister—a master of sound.

My experience in the classroom and in the studio have given me a wide and unique set of skills that make me as comfortable recording an orchestra as I am recording an indie band. Today, I am proud to work with the various members of the local music scene—from Broadway to Rockwood.

Through my career, I have learned all the skills to help you achieve your dream at any stage of the musical process.

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Credits

13 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client

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by Will C.
Verified
Absolute professional here. Josh went above and beyond as a producer. Not only did he give me a final product that I'm 100% proud of, but he helped me dive further into my art and sound giving everything a layer of depth that it didn't have before. Josh helped turn me on to a lot of production techniques I hadn't heard of that ultimately have become some of my favorite. All in all, Josh not only gave me some amazing tracks, but he helped me develop as an artist in a really great way.
by Will C.
Verified
Phenomenal guy and incredible artist. Such a pleasure to work with him!
by Bobbylene
Verified
Josh is a true professional and a friendly, patient, and talented engineer! Josh recorded/mixed my band's single with a quickly approaching deadline and exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended for your next project!
by User 8.
I recently mastered a project for Josh and he was great to work with. The mixes came in sounding very good already, and all the project info was very well organized and easy to work with.

He communications were very timely and effective.

If you are looking for some recording and mixing work, I would recommend Josh very highly.
by Greg T.
Josh is one of the most thorough and thoughtful engineers that I have had the pleasure of working with. He tracked the drums for my solo EP and I could not have imagined a better sound for my songs. He was extremely laid back and easy to communicate with while maintaining a consistent workflow and certain quality in his ideas that allowed my dreams to become a reality.
by Ethan
I’m so glad I found Josh. From our first interaction to the final delivery, Josh was professional, collaborative, friendly, and (most importantly) attentive and understanding of what I wanted to achieve. He was happy to make adjustments throughout the engagement and always responded quickly. I could not be happier with the result.
by Jeffrey M.
Josh is a real professional. He helped me with the mix and master of a 30 stems song, even when we only had contact via mail - the communications were perfect. The quality amazed all the artist that worked on the song, clean mix and perfect master!
by Ezra Tarlowe
After taking advantage of Josh's skills as an engineer and producer many times, I can confidently say that he is one of the best people you will ever work with. Josh brings an unparalleled level of professionalism to the table, in both his finished product and in all of the work and communication it takes to get there. Anything you need, Josh can accomplish it.
by Evan Wardell
Recording with Josh was the most seamless experience I've ever had in a studio. He really knows how to work with horns, and from start to finish, he got me everything I needed, when I needed it. I'd highly recommend him to anyone looking to have a productive recording session.
by Alonso Villagomez
It was a blast working with Josh! Always open to other points of views. Also very attentive and professional during our session.
by Sebastian Coloma
I have worked with Josh on multiple occasions and it has been a really positive experience every time. Josh creates very comfortable and professional working environments, and gives a lot of attention to details.
by Zo Henderson
Josh is a dope artist, as well as a great engineer. He has done professional work engineering some of my tracks and they turned out awesome! If you need quality mixing and mastering, Josh is your guy!
by Bobby Katz
Josh is a great guy to work with and is a true professional. He mastered several tracks of mine and did a fantastic job. Highly recommended!

Interview with Josh Liebman

Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: My main focuses are rock, usually in alt/indie, and with singer/songwriters with a focus on folk music.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: First and foremost, this is a client-service industry and I pride myself in my treatment of my artists and my ability to connect with them to make the process not just productive, but enjoyable.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Just like a musician or any other artist I have developed a sound and aesthetic that is unique to me and my mixes and productions. My sound mixed with your vision is what makes our working together special.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: It all begins with the artist's vision—what do you want to achieve/what sound are you going for—and then all of my decisions from mic placement and reverb choice are made to help reach that idea.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I have been fortunate enough to work under and learn from some really inspirational members of the industry, like Joel Hamilton and Kevin Killen.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I work with artists in various stages of the process, from shaping the songs and preparing them the studio, to working as a dedicated tracking or mixing engineer.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would love to work with the Lumineers. Their whole message and sound I think is really powerful and I would love to be apart of that creative process
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: My main focuses are rock, usually in alt/indie, and with singer/songwriters with a focus on folk music.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: First and foremost, this is a client-service industry and I pride myself in my treatment of my artists and my ability to connect with them to make the process not just productive, but enjoyable.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Just like a musician or any other artist I have developed a sound and aesthetic that is unique to me and my mixes and productions. My sound mixed with your vision is what makes our working together special.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: It all begins with the artist's vision—what do you want to achieve/what sound are you going for—and then all of my decisions from mic placement and reverb choice are made to help reach that idea.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I have been fortunate enough to work under and learn from some really inspirational members of the industry, like Joel Hamilton and Kevin Killen.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I work with artists in various stages of the process, from shaping the songs and preparing them the studio, to working as a dedicated tracking or mixing engineer.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would love to work with the Lumineers. Their whole message and sound I think is really powerful and I would love to be apart of that creative process
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: My main focuses are rock, usually in alt/indie, and with singer/songwriters with a focus on folk music.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: First and foremost, this is a client-service industry and I pride myself in my treatment of my artists and my ability to connect with them to make the process not just productive, but enjoyable.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Just like a musician or any other artist I have developed a sound and aesthetic that is unique to me and my mixes and productions. My sound mixed with your vision is what makes our working together special.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: It all begins with the artist's vision—what do you want to achieve/what sound are you going for—and then all of my decisions from mic placement and reverb choice are made to help reach that idea.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I have been fortunate enough to work under and learn from some really inspirational members of the industry, like Joel Hamilton and Kevin Killen.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I work with artists in various stages of the process, from shaping the songs and preparing them the studio, to working as a dedicated tracking or mixing engineer.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. There are things that each domain does better than the other and being able to use them together is a must-have skill.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I like that moment when the artist's vision is finally realized. I like being able to help people reach for a dream of theirs.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Take your time and pick the right person. Meshing well with whoever you decide to work with is just as important as how skilled and talented they are.