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John Schirmer - Live Sound and Recording Engineer, Mixer

For the last sixteen years John Schirmer has toured the world with major label and independent artists. 

As a Producer, FOH and Studio Mixer, Tracking Engineer, Production and Tour Manager, John has had the opportunity to develop an insiders look in to the entertainment industry. This is a privilege John does not take lightly. John believes that his experience with both live and studio artists, allows him to meld both worlds together to bring out the best in his artists and crew members. Both on the road and in the studio John works tirelessly to deliver the best possible performances.

Creating an equal balance between both, a positive and creative work environment, is John’s main goal in all of the projects he takes on. “If the vibe and energy are just right, the feel of the music will be undeniable.”

Just some of the artists and labels John has been able to call clients and most importantly friends are:

Artists include: Keb' Mo', Bonnie Raitt, Carole King, Jackson Browne, The Black Eyed Peas, Melissa Manchester, Coco Montoya, Playing For Change, Marcus Miller, Dragpipe, Reach 454, Nicole Atkins, The Roots, Patti Labelle, Thelonious Monk Jr.

Record Labels include: Geffen, Capitol, Lava/Atlantic, Interscope, Epic, Concord and Sony. 

Together they have all set out to create an “Equality Through Music.”

"I live for the moments that the lights go down and the bass rolls across the floor. These are the moments that define me, the moments that I anxiously await waking to each and everyday. My life is based around watching V.U. meters and riding faders. Music is my life and it defines me.”

Keb Mo’s 2011 Grammy Nominated Record ‘The Relection’

Tuesday, December 6, 2011 Posted in Recent Projects

Twelve Tone Music and John Schirmer would like to congratulate Keb Mo on his recent nomination for a 2012 Grammy for Best Blues Album.

It’s been said on the Twelve Tone Music site before, just how proud we at Twelve Tone Music are of Keb’s and John’s work on ‘The Reflection’. And we know that John feels extremely privileged to have worked on such a great record and with such a great artist. “Becoming a Grammy nominated engineer and mixer has always been a dream of mine and I couldn’t have asked to reach that dream with anyone else at the moment.”

Congrats and the best of luck to Keb Mo and John Schirmer. Nice work boys.

John Schirmer Featured in November 2011 Issue of Mix Magazine

Friday, November 4, 2011 Posted in Recent Projects

Through most of 2010 and completing in April of 2011, John Schirmer designed and assisted in the building of Keb Mo’s Nashville based Stu Stu Studio’s. A private 2900sq foot recording studio at Keb’s home in Franklin, TN.

Mix magazine got a hold of the details and reached out to John to interview him for an article for their November 2011 issue. John is both proud and excited with being featured in Mix Magazine and with the completion of Keb’s studio.”You have really knocked this one out of the park John”-Keb Mo.

Please follow this link to the article and enjoy. http://mixonline.com/studios/profiles/keb_mo/

Keep checking back with Twelve-Tone-Music.com for pictures of the finished studio coming soon.

Keb Mo to Release ‘Spirit Of The Holiday’ October 24, 2011

Friday, November 4, 2011 Posted in Recent Projects

On October 24, 2011 Keb Mo will release ‘The Spirit of the Holiday’. A four song Christmas EP that was produced by Keb Mo and engineered and mixed by John Schirmer. ‘The Spirit of the Holiday’ will initially be released under the Yolabelle International/Ryko label brand and released exclusively to iTunes. ‘The Spirit of the Holidays’ will later be release as a CD closer to Christmas.

As always John and Twelve Tone Music are grateful for Keb Mo’s trust in John and his studio with the handling of the great songs on this record and we wish him the best of luck and a Happy Holiday.

John Schirmer and Twelve Tone Music to Co-Produce and Mix, Nashville Up and Comer, Casey Wasner

Friday, November 4, 2011 Posted in Recent Projects

Recently I have been approached by Nashville Songwriter and friend Casey Wasner with the proposition of co-producing and mixing his debut record. I of course was excited by the proposition and jumped at the opportunity to help a friend and one of Nashville’s brightest stars.

Casey has made the decision to sign on for all the services that Twelve Tone Music has to offer him. Not only will I co-produce and mix his record but the rest of the Twelve Tone staff will assist in developing an image and product that will completely present Casey in his best possible image and sound.

Meghan Aileen of Meghan Aileen Studios will be working directly with Casey to develop a concept for Casey’s album design, as well as his website. Meghan will play a very big role in the representation of Casey’s upcoming release.

We all look forward greatly and are completely appreciative of the work that we have been offered by this young talent. Keep your eyes open as we anticipate a early Spring 2012 release for Casey’s record.

Check Casey out at www.caseywasner.com and keep looking for his new website.

Keb Mo ‘The Reflection’ Tour 2011

Friday, November 4, 2011 Posted in Recent Projects

This past August, Keb Mo and his band embarked on a world tour in support of his new album ‘The Reflection’. As always John Schirmer is in tow acting as Keb’s longtime Production Manager and Front Of House Engineer.

John and Keb can be found overseas in Europe at the moment playing such countries as Germany, Switzerland, Holland, London and Austria. The European leg of ‘The Reflection’ tour ends on November 8th as Keb and the band return from Europe to embark on the Northwest leg of their tour of the States. The Northwest leg will be in direct support of Keb Mo’s new record and his new Christmas EP entitled ‘The Spirit of the Holiday’.

John has an extremely busy end of 2011 ahead of him with touring and studio projects still to be completed before we ring in the new year. “It’s an exciting time and I really look forward to seeing what 2012 has in store for me and Twelve Tone Music.”