Jeremy found his way to Ex’pression College after it became apparent that his passion was more than just a hobby. At the time, Jeremy had just graduated with a degree in Peace & Security from San Francisco State University. In between lectures and reports, he was active in a band and had a project recording studio in his basement in the Sunset District of San Francisco. Jeremy never really felt a career in audio was feasible until his father, recognizing his interest and talent, was the first one to recommend recording school.

“Ex’pression taught me how to problem-solve in a studio environment, which is critical when you’re in a recording session dealing with many pieces of electronic gear.”

The experience of recording in his basement using a Fostex multi-track recorder, and eventually a Pro Tools LE rig, allowed him to ask focused audio questions and really get the most out of his Sound Arts classes. As a student, he learned everything from how to properly wrap cables to the technical aspects of how two different microphones interact with each other in a recording environment; not information that you necessarily learn by yourself in your basement studio. “Ex’pression taught me how to problem solve in a studio environment, which is critical when you’re in a recording session dealing with many pieces of electronic gear.”

Jeremy vividly remembers commuting to Ex’pression College and seeing billboards near the Bay Bridge advertising the first Left 4 Dead video game. He is now the co-founder and lead tech at the Studio SQ recording and mixing facility in San Francisco and one of his first big projects upon graduation involved the video game Left 4 Dead 2.

Jeremy at work.

Recently, he has worked with 2010 Grammy nominated producer Tor Hyams, and with around 40 new clients in 2009, including bands on SF Deli, Studio SQ is humming right along. Visit the Studio SQ website to stay current with Jeremy and the local SF music recording scene.