My name is Frank Mazzeo and I am a Seattle based Music Producer & Mixer. A few decades in, and I’m still fascinated with the process of making records. Feel free to poke around the site, and have a listen at the SoundCloud player to the left to hear some recent projects I’ve been a part of (bottom of page for mobile browsers). If you’d like a hand making a record, please don’t hesitate to drop me a line.
Producing: I’m onboard from demo tapes & pre-production rehearsals, through tracking, overdubs, mix, and on to mastering. I’m flexible and multifaceted. I can be your co-pilot, translator, cheerleader, or collaborative right hand. That said, I can also simply be here to set the production plan, keep us on track, and leave things to unfold.
Mixing: There is a whole lot of magic that can happen in the mix. Maybe you’ve recorded some songs in your home studio and now it’s time to have them mixed? If you’re thinking about bringing in some help, I’d love to be considered. Reach out and we can see if I’m the right fit for your project.
Rates: Musical adventures come in many shapes and sizes. I am competitively priced, and ‘literally’ willing to bend over backwards for the opportunity to work with you. Please feel free to contact me with details about your project and we can then figure out a price that fits your budget.
PARTIAL DISCOGRAPHY / SELECTED WORKS:
PRODUCER/ENGINEER/MIXER: P=Producer E=Engineer M=Mixer
Kicking Bird -Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 2023 {M}
Kaiya Buffelen -Flashback EP 2021 {M}
Zauso -Anchor EP 2019 {P E M}
Palatine Trio -Selftitled EP 2019 {E M}
Dot Comet ‘Blush’ 2018 {P E M}
Dark Hip Falls ‘Escape’ single 2016 {E M}
Mariko Ruhle / Temple Canyon ‘Karass’ 2014 {P E M}
Stereo Sons ‘We’re All Friends Here’ 2014 {P E M}
Dark Hip Falls ‘Seventy-Four’ 2013 {E}
James Redfern ‘Bleed The Colors’ EP 2013 {P E M}
Screens ‘Ball Of Wax Vol.29 (Netherlandia) 2012 {P M}
Screens ‘Ball Of Wax Vol. 28’ (Dexify -single) 2012 {P M}
The The The Thunder ‘All At Once’ 2012 {E}
Sad Face ’Cheer Yourself Up’EP{Broken Cloud}2012{P E M}
Viper Creek Club ‘Hot Lights’ EP 2012 {P E M}
Darliene Parker Self Titled EP 2011 {P E M}
Viper Creek Club ‘Letters’ 2010 {P E M}
Star Grass ‘Coward’ 2009 {P E M}
The Beautiful Confusion Self-titled 2008 {M}
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ASSISTANT ENGINEER:
*The records below are the respective works of the bands and producers listed. It was an honor and privilege for me to get the opportunity to spend time working along side and perform a very small role in their creation.
Fleet Foxes: Self Titled -SubPop / Bella Union, 2008 {Assistant Engineer}[Produced by Phil Ek]
Denison Witmer: ‘Carry the Weight’ -The Militia Group, 2008 {Assistant Engineer}[Produced By Denison Witmer/Blake Wescott]
MXPX: ‘Secret Weapon’ -EMI/Tooth & Nail Records, 2007 {Assistant Engineer}[Produced by Aaron Sprinkle]
Anberlin: ‘Cities’ -EMI/Tooth & Nail Records, 2007 {Assistant Engineer}[Produced by Aaron Sprinkle]
3 Inches Of Blood: ‘Fire Up The Blades’ Roadrunner, 2007 {Assistant Engineer}[Produced by Joey Jordison]
POLICIES & PROCEDURERS:
Booking: A 50% deposit is required to confirm all studio bookings. The deposit must be received to secure the desired dates and times. Studio bookings for which no deposit has been received are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Notice of an artist’s intent to cancel a session must be received by no later than 7 days before the session. If notice is not received, the client shall be liable for 50% of the total time booked. Sessions cancelled on the day of the scheduled session will be liable for the total cost of the booked time.
Payment: Payment for time booked (balance remaining after deposit has been paid) is due the day of the session. Initial deposits may be made by cash, check, or Venmo. All additional day of session payments must be made by cash or Venmo (please no checks day of session).
Starting / Ending Time: Billing will occur from the beginning of your scheduled time regardless of what time you arrive. Billing time is from the scheduled start time until the last load out.
Master Recordings: Your account must be paid in full prior to receiving your master recordings. No recordings in Frank Mazzeo’s possession shall be released to clients until all open accounts have been settled and all checks tendered as payment have cleared.
Data Storage: Session files will be deleted from our system 7 days after a project is finished. Archiving session data is the client’s responsibility. It is strongly recommended that clients back up there sessions in more than one location. A wise man (Tom Pfaffle) once said “Digital audio does not exist unless it is backed up in three separate locations.” “Digital audio does not exist unless it is backed up in three separate locations.” “Digital audio does not exist unless it is backed up in three separate locations.”
Legal: Frank Mazzeo reserves the right to refuse to work with any client. Studio’s liability with respect to “downtime” of any and all studio sessions as a result from equipment malfunction or availability, personnel, hired musicians, acts of nature, or public utility companies, etc, shall be limited solely to the studio time of such booked session; and Clients agree to hold Studio harmless from any and all damages from such “downtime”. Frank Mazzeo makes no warranties either express or implied other than those contained herein. Studio shall not be liable for unforeseen consequential damages of any kind. Should Studio be unable to conduct a booked session for any reason, then Studio warrants that it shall re-book such canceled booking at another time that is mutually available to Studio and the Client. In the event of loss or damage of Clients recording media due to willful negligence, Studio shall be responsible for replacement of no more than the value of the total replacement cost of the recorded tape and studio time to date devoted to said recording media. Artist(s) will pay all attorney’s fees associated with financial collection processes for service rendered by Frank Mazzeo or materials purchased. Rates, policies, and equipment may change without displayed, written, or verbal notice.