Industry Experts

Graduating from Berklee College of Music (’97), with a Bachelors degree in Music Production and Engineering, Mike became a staff Engineer at Buchanan Recording Complex and quickly began producing and engineering regional and national, rock, pop, alternative rock and hip/hop artists. Learning from his experience at Buchanan, Mike set in place the plans for the future opening of Lava Room Recording in 2003 while freelancing as a producer and engineer. Building commenced and Lava Room Recording was open for business quickly working with artists of note. Mike has recorded, produced and mixed for top Billboard artists such as Papa Roach,...

Raised on a rich basis of classic rock, and growing up listening to the latest in rock music, Mike is well-versed in many shades of the rock spectrum.

Arthur is a born and raised Cleveland native. He has spent more than 25 years navigating corporate America, developing entrepreneurs and start-up businesses in a multitude of industries.

Kate brings over 10 years experience in business operations and Human Resources to the Cleveland School of Audio Recording team.

Brandon Bishop is a multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated producer and engineer. Bishop graduated from Full Sail in 2003, then got his start in the music industry, at Lava Room Recording Studios. A few years later, Bishop moved to Los Angeles CA, where he freelanced as a producer/engineer, for over a decade. While in LA, Bishop had the opportunity to work with many top- notch artists, writers, and producers in the music industry. Bishop is a proven engineer who brings his years of experience, his creativity, and his professional workflow into every session.