Mixing & Mastering Engineers, Producers & Songwriters who worked with Swingin' Utters
Recording, mixing, and live sound engineer with a BA in audio Engineering. You can find out more at my website below. MikeTappero.com
My name is Stephen and I'm a Recording/Mixing Engineer & Producer from the San Francisco Bay Area. I've spent a better part of the last decade cutting my teeth working for some of the most prolific Hard Rock and Heavy Metal bands to ever come roaring out of Northern California. I strive not only to help you make music, but also to make history ;-)
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I'm a songwriter, producer, string arranger, cellist, and vocalist who sometimes mixes if I have to.
Composer, sound designer, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, audio and music producer. Touring playing guitar for Cirque du Soleil and Blue Man Group for nearly 20 years, using guitars (electric, acoustic, pedal steel, banjos, bass...) synths & keys, field recordings and electronic machines for sounds and noises.
I am certified with Avid's ProTools, and I have made quite a few jingles for commercials. I have written scores to short films like Esperanza, and much more.
Get the professional quality sound at an affordable price!
I've written and sang on many different projects varying in genre and style, so I can't wait to be a part of yours!
For energy balanced arrangements, hit me up!
I'm a session drummer and a beatmaker. I have a small, cozy studio in the middle of the tuscanian countryside full of vintage gears. If you search for warm vintage sounds or kick-ass analog beatmaking, I'm your guy!
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Recent Successes
"My project was relatively large and boasted over an hour of music. I set a reasonable budget and received well over 30 proposals from some of the best mixing engineers Sound Better has to offer. I reviewed a lot of wo..."
"I tried Leo on one song and he definitely came thru. I came back to him for the next song and once again he performed well. Most of all I like his people skills. It is easy to communicate with this man! "
"Thanks Edo! Working with you this 1st time is sure professional quality. I appreciate you for the Oomph to my tick. Im glad I can rely on your quality."
"The experience of working with François Michaud at Wild Horse studio has proven to be professional and highly skilled. The man knows his sound and gear. He mixed and mastered our song to the level that none of us expe..."
"Great Artist!"
"What can I say about Mike? He takes his time. But he does it for a reason. He will work with you until you are absolutely happy with your mix/master. I would highly recommend this engineer to anyone. He will take..."
"The care and thoughtfulness of Blush's work is evidenced by the passion in her performance. Her melodic choices, harmonies, ad libs and vocal arrangements are otherworldly. She is easily one of, if not THE most, talen..."
"Very Good Engineer, Professional, On-time and willing to go the extra mile !"
"Very Professional had no problems making adjustments to the mix. Mike delivered me a high quality mix that sounds big and vocals are crisp and clear. I will definitely use Mike for my next project!"
"I worked with Leo once. I admit the first task I gave him wasn't a small one. Especially with my budget. He did the job wonderfully. I went back to him for my album and the man did it again. He is persistent, pat..."
"No word to qualify Maestro Mike Makowsky, Your are just wonderful. Thank you so much for the Great Mix you did with you beat heart for me. GORGEOUS GORGEOUS BROTHER. I will back as soon as possible. GOD BLESS "
"Kain was an absolute delight to work with. He was professional, and was able to get the masters back to me very quick. Due to my neurotic nature, I had a few tweaks I wanted to make (due to my unbalanced mixes more ..."
