Studio Secrets A to Z - Mark Roberge

Dave DiCenso has performed and or recorded with a diverse array of renowned artists including Josh Groban, Hiromi, John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Steve Morse Band, Cro-Mags, Shelter, Johnny A, Duran Duran, Judith Hill, and Carole King, among many others.

He has performed in arenas, amphitheaters, and concert halls around the world, and made numerous television appearances including The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, CSI New York, Live at Lincoln Center, Dancing with the Stars, The Ellen Degeneres Show, and MTV's Headbanger's Ball.

An equally skilled educator, Dave has personally mentored hundreds of drummers - many of whom have achieved world-wide recognition. He is a Professor of Percussion at Berklee College of Music, and the author of several critically acclaimed method books.

Dave has also earned a devoted international following for his work as an online educator, drum-camp teacher, and clinician. Credits include drum industry events, camps, and podcasts such as NAMM, PASIC, Modern Drummer Festival, Drum Fantasy Camp, Drumeo, 180 Drums, and Drummer's Resource, as well as numerous independent seminars in the US, Europe, and Japan. 

Dave endorses Ludwig drums, Zildjian cymbals, Remo drumheads, Vater drumsticks, DW pedals and hardware, and Puresound snare wires. 

Dave DiCenso has performed and or recorded with a diverse array of renowned artists including Josh Groban, Hiromi, John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Steve Morse Band, Cro-Mags, Shelter, Johnny A, Duran Duran, Judith Hill, and Carole King, among many others.

He has performed in arenas, amphitheaters, and concert halls around the world, and made numerous television appearances including The Tonight Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, CSI New York, Live at Lincoln Center, Dancing with the Stars, The Ellen Degeneres Show, and MTV's Headbanger's Ball.

An equally skilled educator, Dave has personally mentored hundreds of drummers - many of whom have achieved world-wide recognition. He is a Professor of Percussion at Berklee College of Music, and the author of several critically acclaimed method books.

Dave has also earned a devoted international following for his work as an online educator, drum-camp teacher, and clinician. Credits include drum industry events, camps, and podcasts such as NAMM, PASIC, Modern Drummer Festival, Drum Fantasy Camp, Drumeo, 180 Drums, and Drummer's Resource, as well as numerous independent seminars in the US, Europe, and Japan. 

Dave endorses Ludwig drums, Zildjian cymbals, Remo drumheads, Vater drumsticks, DW pedals and hardware, and Puresound snare wires. 

“Joshua Watson of Future Retro Synths – unveiling the forthcoming 2025 reissue of the legendary 777, blending vintage analog grit with modern innovation. Ajax and Joshua wax rhapsodic about this groundbreaking re-release”

Therese Curatolo is a Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, globally acclaimed vocalist that lights up any room with her effervescent energy, charisma and retro vibe. Therese prides herself on her honest approach to songwriting, and her music has been described as retro Americana reminiscent of Joni Mitchell, Fleetwood Mac and Paul MCartney. She has lent her voice to several established groups, such as Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox, Scary Pockets, and Cirque du Soleil, touring worldwide and amassing over 4,000,000 Spotify streams and 15,000,000 views on YouTube. Fans of her work with Scary Pockets and Postmodern Jukebox have called her a “singing pogo stick,” “a powerhouse” and a “vocal chameleon.” Therese has established herself as an artist on the rise singing alongside soul legends Stevie Wonder and Martha Reeves. Through the years, her versatile vocal power has taken her from the Metropolitan Opera to the big screen and iconic venues, like The Hollywood Bowl. Working with artists like Benson Boone & Brian May at ‘25 Coachella, Darren Criss & Niall Horan. Therese’s next venture is releasing her body of work - she recently released her first EP “Ode To A Clown” in 2024 and is following it up with new singles: “Daniel” & her most recent, “Bsd Dreams”

Mike Previti is a seasoned voice actor with an energetic real and guy next door sound that resonates with major commercial clients. From early gigs in front of the camera to voice national campaigns Mike has brought brands to life with authenticity and warmth. His client list includes Marvel, Samsung, GoDaddy, Merrill, Lego mettel and Microsoft -- just to name a few. Whether it's a tech spot, a toy launch or a heartfelt brand message Mike delivers with versatility and heart.

Benjamin Poilvé is a rare blend of engineer and designer — trained in advanced systems and at the prestigious ENSCI design school. By day, he helps shape the future of data privacy at the French Data Protection Agency. By night, he’s a pedal steel guitarist and an independent hardware innovator. For the past year and a half, he’s been designing and bringing to life the Minichord — a pocket-sized chord machine capturing the imagination of musicians and makers alike. Today, he joins me to share his journey as an inventor, builder, and creative visionary.

Josh Joplin isn’t one to dwell on past glories, but there was a time when he was chasing songs worldwide. In 2001, his breakout single "Camera One" became the first independently released song to hit #1 at Triple A Top 40, landing Josh Joplin Group on Artemis Records—a label that boasted acts as varied as J. Mascis, Warren Zevon, The Pretenders, and, yes, the "Who Let the Dogs Out" hitmakers, The Baha Men. ("Camera One" may not have unleashed any canines, but it did land a spot on the cult classic tv show Scrubs.)

Joplin followed with The Future That Was (2002), produced by Rob Gal (Magnapop, Rock-a-Teens), and later earned critical praise for Jaywalker, Among the Oak & Ash, and Devil Ship.

Now, after years of collaborating with friends and fellow musicians, he returns with his latest album, GpYr ("gap year"). Spin Magazine says GpYr is "a collection of pop-infused gems that, with help of producer Lorenzo Wolff (Taylor Swift’s Midnights and Folklore), captures the raw energy of Joplin’s earlier works...but with the musical and lyrical layers of the older, wiser musician Joplin has become."

More than just a record, GpYr is a sonic scrapbook—a story of four friends who, over one unforgettable summer and autumn, came together for a mission: to rescue Seely from a therapeutic boarding facility in remote New England. In saving her, they saved each other.

While the Josh Joplin Group will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Useful Music—the album some say started it all–it’s Joplin’s “new album that reminds us all of how far we’ve come.” (Spin Magazine)

Josh Joplin isn’t one to dwell on past glories, but there was a time when he was chasing songs worldwide. In 2001, his breakout single "Camera One" became the first independently released song to hit #1 at Triple A Top 40, landing Josh Joplin Group on Artemis Records—a label that boasted acts as varied as J. Mascis, Warren Zevon, The Pretenders, and, yes, the "Who Let the Dogs Out" hitmakers, The Baha Men. ("Camera One" may not have unleashed any canines, but it did land a spot on the cult classic tv show Scrubs.)

Joplin followed with The Future That Was (2002), produced by Rob Gal (Magnapop, Rock-a-Teens), and later earned critical praise for Jaywalker, Among the Oak & Ash, and Devil Ship.

Now, after years of collaborating with friends and fellow musicians, he returns with his latest album, GpYr ("gap year"). Spin Magazine says GpYr is "a collection of pop-infused gems that, with help of producer Lorenzo Wolff (Taylor Swift’s Midnights and Folklore), captures the raw energy of Joplin’s earlier works...but with the musical and lyrical layers of the older, wiser musician Joplin has become."

More than just a record, GpYr is a sonic scrapbook—a story of four friends who, over one unforgettable summer and autumn, came together for a mission: to rescue Seely from a therapeutic boarding facility in remote New England. In saving her, they saved each other.

While the Josh Joplin Group will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Useful Music—the album some say started it all–it’s Joplin’s “new album that reminds us all of how far we’ve come.” (Spin Magazine)

Anthony J Resta discusses his new album "The Rear View Window of Eternity," a blend of digital audio workstation and neoclassical techniques. He details the creation of tracks like "Dimension 711," inspired by a Duran Duran documentary, and "The Rear View Window of Eternity," a four-part piece with complex rhythms. He credits Arturia for their supportive tools, particularly the marimba and timpani plugins. Tracks like "The Day My Brain Left" and "Trepidation Trap" are influenced by Yes and feature various instruments. Resta emphasizes the experimental nature of his work and plans to release more music before it's too late.

Anthony J Resta discusses his new album "The Rear View Window of Eternity," a blend of digital audio workstation and neoclassical techniques. He details the creation of tracks like "Dimension 711," inspired by a Duran Duran documentary, and "The Rear View Window of Eternity," a four-part piece with complex rhythms. He credits Arturia for their supportive tools, particularly the marimba and timpani plugins. Tracks like "The Day My Brain Left" and "Trepidation Trap" are influenced by Yes and feature various instruments. Resta emphasizes the experimental nature of his work and plans to release more music before it's too late.

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