J has engineered projects for a host of legendary artists including Jerry Lee Lewis, Hank Williams, Jr., and Dolly Parton, as well as produced and engineered projects for such Indie Artists as Matty McRee, Tristin Burke, and Allison Piccioni. He has also collaborated with many top-notch producers like Bob Bullock, Matt McClure, and Chas Sandford, and worked extensively in studios across the country including The Tracking Room, Metronome, and Blue Sky. A number of production companies have also benefited from J's expertise, including Spin Red Productions, Pitt/Penn Productions, and Cristaldi Music. J's work has also been published by DSM Producers, and secured airtime on NBC, Comedy Central, and Saturday Night Live.
J earned his certification in Recording Engineering and Music Production at The Recording Workshop, in Ohio. He also obtained a certificate in Music Business from Boston's renowned Berklee College of Music, and an Accounting Degree from a Massachusetts State College. Later, in Nashville, he attended the Pro Tools Training Center and received his certification in Digidesign's Pro Tools. J also received a diploma in Audio Technology at SAE Institute of Technology and graduated with high honors. He later became the head instructor of their entire program adding to his credits as an instructor at numerous other audio programs across the country.
J is frequently invited to speak at industry events and colleges including CDIA Boston University, The New England Institute of Technology, and Tennessee State University. He also serves as the Vice Chair of the Audio Engineering Society's Boston Chapter, 2008-2009. Prior to the position of Vice Chair, he also sat on the board of the Audio Engineering Society's Nashville Chapter, 2005-2008. J also volunteers his time Beta Testing Digidesign's software Pro Tools before its release to the public.
Recently, J has penned two books, which have received high marks throughout the audio engineering community. The first, entitled "Pro Tools A...Z," ,, gives a comprehensive look into Digidesign's industry-standard software presented as a textbook in an easy to follow format. The second, "Mixing A...Z," ,, demystifies critical mixing techniques, and is a wonderful companion to mix engineers at all levels and experiences.
A
number of projects that J has been a part of have
won substantial recognition including:
Allison Piccioni A Season For Change The Peoples
Music Awards Best Female Solo Artist, Nominee
2009
Kevin Chase I Won't Fall ECMA
Country Album of the Year, Nominee 2008
Justin Honaman Saturday Night In The South
IMA Country Album Of The Year, Nominee
2007
Katie Mission Give Me A Little Something
2 LA Hot Country Chart, April, 2007
Jeannie Kendall You Just Don't Get Me (Golden)
1 AC/Hot AC Main Chart, July, 2005
Marie Martin Maybe 1 World Country Charts,
June 2001
"J
has helped me with several of my recording projects,
and has always gone the extra mile.
I know if J is on the project things will go
well. Which allows
me to be more creative as a music producer." - Bob
Bullock
"Mr.
Franze's expertise in the studio is invaluable.
From producer to engineer, from
mixing to mastering, J is an undiscovered gem.
His common sense in the
studio has saved me much needed
time and energy." - Richard
Pittman
"J
Franze is an extremely talented producer, and
working with him on my album 'A Season
For Change' has
been the most wonderful and exciting past few
months of my life. He is creative, insightful,
professional, and has really gone the extra mile.
He has surpassed all expectations of a musical
producer." - Allison
Piccioni
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J has engineered projects for a host of legendary artists including Jerry Lee Lewis, Hank Williams, Jr., and Dolly Parton, as well as produced and engineered projects for such Indie Artists as Matty McRee, Tristin Burke, and Allison Piccioni. He has also collaborated with many top-notch producers like Bob Bullock, Matt McClure, and Chas Sandford, and worked extensively in studios across the country including The Tracking Room, Metronome, and Blue Sky. A number of production companies have also benefited from J's expertise, including Spin Red Productions, Pitt/Penn Productions, and Cristaldi Music. J's work has also been published by DSM Producers, and secured airtime on NBC, Comedy Central, and Saturday Night Live.
J is frequently invited to speak at industry events and colleges including CDIA Boston University, The New England Institute of Technology, and Tennessee State University. He also serves as the Vice Chair of the Audio Engineering Society's Boston Chapter, 2008-2009. Prior to the position of Vice Chair, he also sat on the board of the Audio Engineering Society's Nashville Chapter, 2005-2008. J also volunteers his time Beta Testing Digidesign's software Pro Tools before its release to the public.
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