/// ABOUT THE FOUNDATION A Pro-Artist Resource
Artists recording at Electrical Audio — a musician singing while playing guitar, and an engineer tracking vocals at the mic

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/// Our Legacy

A creative workshop built around the artist

The Electrical Audio Foundation is a pro-artist resource that removes artistic barriers and supports the unique voices of artists, the sounds they create, and the creative counterparts who help them document their work.

The Foundation carries Steve's legacy forward — not only by supporting and maintaining Electrical Audio as one of the great recording studios, but also by preserving the spirit with which he ran his studio and lived his life: welcoming all comers with equity, fairness, and respect. We support equity, access, creative freedom, and ownership for all artists who grace the doors of Electrical Audio and beyond.

02 /// Programs · What the Foundation supports

What the Foundation Supports

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The Working Studio

Electrical Audio Recording. Book it like normal — exquisite rooms and great gear with an incredibly talented, down-to-earth staff.

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The Teaching Studio

Recording seminars and in-depth demonstration sessions, with no-cost, intern-led recording sessions for qualified clients as part of the intern practicum.

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Internships

Intensive programs for degree students and other qualified individuals with a thirst to learn how to operate technically in a vibrant creative environment.

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Top-Tier Equipment

Instruments, amplifiers, microphones, and cables available with studio bookings — so an artist's toolkit is never the reason a record doesn't get made. See the gear list →

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Community Partnerships

Collaborations with local venues, nonprofits, schools, and community groups to extend outreach and education beyond the walls of the studio.

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Studio Tours

Scheduled educational and guided tours of Electrical Audio. See the studios →

03 /// Mission · Art, education, community

Art, education, and community

The Electrical Audio Foundation exists as a community resource to create art, educate interested parties about music and the recording process, and support musicians and the greater community. By offering state-of-the-art equipment, facilities, and programs, the Foundation strives to alleviate limitations on access to world-class equipment and acoustically excellent spaces — leaving creators free to imagine, explore, and enrich their lives and the lives of others.

This includes music recording as it always has been practiced at Electrical Audio, offered through a combination of paid sessions and charitable waivers for independent musicians.

A grid of nine photos of artists, engineers, and visitors at Electrical Audio — group portraits, tracking sessions, and the live room in use

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/// What We Stand For · Our values

A world where every artist has a place

The Foundation envisions a world where creativity thrives and everyone has equal access to professional-quality music production, education, and programs. By removing barriers like bias and cost, we foster meaningful relationships rooted in respect, elevate self-worth, and cultivate a more inclusive community with music as the foundation.

Access

Open to everyone

World-class recording and mentorship should not be reserved for those who can afford it. We remove cost and bias as barriers.

Integrity

Artist-first, always

Artists keep their voice, their masters, and their dignity. We serve their work, not the industry around it.

Craft

The trade, preserved

We honor and teach the discipline of analog recording and room-true sound that Steve championed his entire career.

Community

A place at the board

The studio is a living room for the music scene. We welcome newcomers with the same respect we give lifers.

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/// Our People · The Team

The team behind the Foundation

Board

Board of Directors

The board sets the Foundation's direction and stewards its mission.

  • Tim MidyettPresident
  • Andrew HibelSecretary
  • Amy RoyTreasurer
Working Group

Working Group

The working group carries out the day-to-day work of building the Foundation's programs and partnerships.

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