Music Industry Consulting — Los Angeles, CA
25 years in production. 20 years in business. I build the infrastructure — physical studios and business strategy — that turns creative vision into lasting careers.
About Garrett
Whether it's the physical infrastructure of a world-class recording studio or the business infrastructure required to monetize your music — royalties, sync, strategy — I provide the blueprint for longevity in an industry that chews people up.
I understand the tactile reality of the gear because I still use it. Whether I am laying down a groove on a five-string Warwick or dialing in a tone on an ESP LTD bass, I know what performers need. Beyond the studio floor, my background managing mid-level relationships at Synergy Direct Marketing Solutions means I bring rigorous corporate strategy, diplomacy, and direct marketing expertise to your music career.
As owner of Haven Recording, listed in the LA Times' Top 32 studios in SoCal, I bridge the gap between creative vision and technical execution — for independent artists and major labels alike.
"I bridge the gap between creative vision and technical execution — building careers designed to last."
— Garrett, The Master of Music Industry
What I Do
Navigate the business side of music with expert guidance — from release strategy to royalty registration to label analysis.
From acoustic treatment to console wiring — I design and build studios that are both technically precise and creatively inspiring.
Live events, streaming production, archiving — everything surrounding the performance and preservation of your music.
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Tools and guides distilled from 25 years navigating the music industry. Yours free — just leave your email.
Everything you need to do before, during, and after dropping a single or album — so nothing falls through the cracks.
Download FreeWhat A&R reps actually want to see — and the common mistakes that get artists immediately ignored.
Download FreeA plain-English breakdown of PROs, mechanical royalties, SoundExchange, and sync — and how to collect every dollar owed to you.
Download FreeLabels will offer you a 360. Before you sign, understand exactly what you're giving up — and what you can negotiate.
Download FreeHow to position your music for TV, film, and advertising placements — including how to format stems and price deals.
Download FreeStreaming economics, DIY distribution trends, sync opportunities, and where the money is actually going in today's music industry.
Download FreeIndustry Knowledge
Demystifying the terms the industry uses — and sometimes weaponizes — against artists who don't know better.
Proof of Competence
From the heart of Texas to Downtown LA and Palm Springs, I've designed and built recording facilities that balance sonic precision with creative atmosphere.
Los Angeles, CA
Downtown LA's premier independent recording facility. Listed in the LA Times' Top 32 Studios in Southern California. A full-service environment built for both technical precision and creative freedom.
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Venue Ten's world-class recording facility in Palm Springs. Designed and built from the ground up with state-of-the-art acoustics and an analog warmth that digital-only studios can't replicate.
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Most independent artists are registered with one PRO and think that covers them. It doesn't. There are mechanical royalties, performance royalties, neighboring rights, and SoundExchange — and most indie artists collect less than half of what they're owed. Here's the complete registration checklist.
Read Full ArticleTiming, metadata, and pre-save strategy — the three variables that actually matter to Spotify's algorithm.
Your DSP profile, social consistency, and audience data tell a story before your music does. Here's how to make it the right story.
Room treatment before gear — always. The order of operations for a studio build that sounds professional from day one.
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Royalties 101: Stop Leaving Money on the Table
PROs, mechanical, SoundExchange & sync — explained live
How to Build a Fanbase Without a Label in 2025
Algorithms, release strategy, and community building
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