Just wanted to write a quick note to tell you how much we enjoyed working with you last week, and that your professionalism, expertise, and manner were really a pleasure and I hope we can have that experience again. You're quite a good pro tools op as well (option "C" baby!!!!). Please tell James we had a great experience and hope there will be many more times!
TODD ALSUP: Singer, Pianist, Performing Artist
As I began my career as a songwriter and performer in NYC, James was a strong source of support from the very start. When we met I hadn't yet established my own artistic identity and wasn't entirely sure of where I fit in the professional music world. I grew up with the sounds of Motown, soul and disco in my head and hands, but I didn't really know how to bring those sounds to life. I had drive and raw ability, but I lacked finesse, confidence and professional experience.
James had great faith in my talent. He nurtured me and helped me build a path to success. He and his team have worked diligently with me, side by side, helping me put together many of the pieces I need as an independent artist - everything from recording an album, building a fan base, securing endorsements and press, developing a college booking strategy, helping to facilitate placements of my songs in TV and film, and establishing many other key professional relationships. Many of his ideas were non-traditional (some might even say radical), but most of them have paid off in ways we would never have imagined.
He was vital in helping me identify my audience, encouraging me to always be true to myself as a person and an artist and helping me find my sound. He helped me figure out how to reach my goals: strategies which we have used every step of the way to move my career forward. With James’ help I have a record I love, a loyal and growing fan base and I’ve been able to make a living as a touring artist!
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Nicholas James Band
For me, it all started with a piano. As early as 12 years old I began song writing and
singing about love and loss, things I really knew nothing about. Almost 7 years later, with
a lot more experience and now a guitar, I began to refine my art. During the summer of
2010 I finally had my song, and I began to search for a producer and a studio to record in.
When I had my first meeting with James and Jeremy It felt right from the start. I knew
that these were the guys that would see my vision and help me capture it in this song.
After spending hours with me, talking about who I was as a musician and having me play
my demo songs for them, we settled on the song Safe In My Arms. And so the journey
began, as James Jeremy and I began to chisel my masterpiece out of stone.
It was never just about production with them; once you get to their level of sound
engineering everything they produce is radio ready. For both James and Jeremy, it is
about understanding the artists and his/her song. The process I went through to record
this song, not only made the song what it is now, but has also changed me as a musician.
I was challenged, and tested each day I walked through the dead-bolt door of Major Who
Studios. There are few studios like this around anymore, let along producers who put this
much care into everyone of their client’s music.
Now almost a year later, with a full band I have begun to tour around the New York Tri-
state area playing the big name venues Id only dreamt about playing before my work with
James and Jeremy. Even after we finished the song, and discussed finishing the album
over time, James and Jeremy continue to come to my shows and guide me on this musical
path.
Working with James and Jeremy, and recording in Threshold Studios was one of the
most amazing experiences I have encountered thus far in my young musical career. Not
only for the finished product; my song which has given me much acclaim, but also as a
musician in general. The knowledge that Jeremy has in all categories of musical theory,
past and present bands, and vocal technique has helped to influence not only the sound of
Safe In My Arms, but my future writing. The musician I am today, the one I found within
myself at 20 years old, would still be hiding if it were not for the direction of James. I
look forward to working with James and Jeremy for many years, and many albums down
the road.
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My boys (16 and 14 years of age at the time) were interested in having some songs recorded professionally for their band. We did a bit of research and even though there are plenty of recording studios around us in Northeast Pennsylvania, we decided that we would need to go to New York to get the quality and sound that we were looking for. After visiting a couple of studios we came across Threshold. From the moment we met Jeremy Sklarsky and saw the studio, we knew we had made the right decision. Not only is the studio, staff and resulting sound top of the line, but we were extremely comfortable with the manner in which they worked with such a young band, two of which were our children. Thresholds experience in working with artists on all different levels really showed as the finished product was AMAZING such that we went back into the studios a few months later for a second recording. Whether it's a young new band or an established band looking to work with a top of the line studio to ensure a great finished product and that their recording dollars are spent wisely to 'get it right', I vigorously recommend Threshold Studios.
Greg Porlier
Father and Manager of Edelweiss from Stroudsburg, PA
Greg Porlier
Father and Manager of Edelweiss from Stroudsburg, PA
Dear James and Team,
I would like to congratulate you on a fantastic job working with my son, music artist Mat Brandon.
Mat came to you a few years back, as a thirteen year old with some songs and melodies. Today he is an up and coming music artist, with some great songs and a CD on iTunes. I doubt very much anyone else would of have taken the time, over a few years and countless hours, to see the material blossom from an idea and melody into a major accomplishment for a kid now entering college.
- You provided guidance from the beginning, helping develop the songs to the point where they are commercially viable.
- His experience was invaluable in learning about the music business and production.
- An opportunity working with established studio musicians.
- You have provided guidance and marketing ideas, developing branding and a fantastic myspace page where his fans can view his material and purchase his work.
- Your dedication and work with Mat also blossomed into a friendship and long lasting relationship.
- Mat's music work also allowed him to provide his college application process with additional resource material and gave him a chance to be accepted where otherwise he might not have been.
Sincerly and best regards,
Howard and Mindy Neugeboren
