Unlike most music producers, recording engineers and musicians, Greg had no desire to be a musician or work in the

music business. It wasn’t till the age of 16 that he even started playing an instrument (Bass Guitar). Up

to that point he primarily just focused on school and sports (football, basketball, and baseball).

Becoming a professional athlete was the goal. However, before the start of his sophomore year in high

school, his musician parents decided to try and make him learn an instrument once again (the previously

attempt didn’t go so well…) So, at this point Greg started to play bass (his parents owned a bass, they

knew how foundational bass was to any band, and they needed a bass player for their band). It checked

all the boxes. Anyways, he quickly found out how much fun and joy you could have playing music. At the

same time, he also found out how difficult it is to be a play an instrument well. Being stubborn, he

decided to stick with it and accept the challenge. Despite initial struggles, he gradually improved his

skills and started playing gigs with his parents and friends. Slowly, music became the focus not sports. At

the age of 19, he joined his first serious band while in college. Playing local gigs in Dallas, they faced the

challenges of limited recording experience and uncertainty about their musical direction. However, their

fortunes changed when they found a producer who helped them refine their songs and bring out their

potential.

At the end of their first EP, the band had grown a lot and had legitimate recordings. During and after this

process Greg had several important discoveries. A producer can really help shape an artist or band

pushing them to new heights. Secondly, realized he didn’t know anything about production or the

recording process other than playing bass parts for the song. Lastly, as good as the experience was with

the producer, the songs still didn’t measure up to his favorite records. Unfortunately, the band didn’t

have as much success as they hoped. One of the band members decided to leave and the band stopped

being active. Greg decided to just focus on his degree in mechanical engineering while continuing to

grow as a bass player.

Fast forward a couple of years and Greg had started working as a mechanical engineer while still playing

gigs. During this time the band had reformed and decided to record material that never was finished.

This time the band decided to use its former member to record and produce the music. They started

working through the process and eventually finished the project. Ultimately, the final outcome wasn't

exactly what Greg had envisioned. This is when Greg decided that he needed to understand the

recording and production process better. Over the next couple of years, Greg began learning how to

record, engineer, and produce music while working days and performing gigs on weekends.

As Greg deepened his understanding and acquired practical experience, he discovered how much he

enjoyed the recording process and making great songs. On top of that he also just enjoyed helping other

people, artists, and bands. Realizing that many musicians faced similar challenges, he started offering his

production services to local artists, initially focusing on gaining experience and developing his skillset.

Eventually, Greg's passion for music production led him to make a life-changing decision. In 2016, he

took a leap of faith and quit his day job as a mechanical engineer to pursue music full-time. Today, he

works as a recording engineer, mix engineer, mastering engineer, music producer at his studio Blue 13

Productions.

Our goal is to create the best music we can for every artist. Big or small, it doesn't matter. We just want it to be right for the artist.