RSR519 - Gabe Dagrezio - Songwriting, Producing, and Mixing From Italy to San Diego

Recording Studio Rockstars

Lij Shaw

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4.8 • 543 Ratings

🗓️ 15 August 2025

⏱️ 111 minutes

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Summary

Lij Shaw of Recording Studio Rockstars recently sat down with Gabe Dagrezio to dive into his journey from frontman of The New Story to a highly regarded producer, engineer, and studio owner. With years of experience in the music industry, Gabe has worked with a wide range of artists, helping them craft their sound through both performance and technical mastery. He emphasizes the importance of authentic recordings combined with solid technical skills, often sharing how preparation and understanding the artist's vision are key to great results. Gabe also talks about his studio setup, his approach to mixing and mastering, and how modern tools like room simulation headphones can elevate home recordings. Throughout the conversation, he highlights the value of community organizations like AES, continual learning, and building genuine relationships—lessons that are crucial for anyone looking to thrive in today's ever-changing industry.

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My guest today is Gabe Dagrezio. Gabe started as the frontman of The New Story, an Italian touring band signed to EMI/Virgin in the early 2000s. His time in the studio sparked a deep passion for recording, leading him to master performance, engineering, and production.

Gabe is a skilled guitarist, songwriter, and singer who has performed thousands of shows worldwide. His background gives him a performer's sensitivity in the studio, bridging the gap between artistry and technical precision. With a Bachelor of Music in Songwriting, Contemporary Guitar, and Music Technology, he brings a well-rounded approach to recording, mixing, and coaching artists to their best performances.

We met a couple years ago and here's a quote from Gabe "NAMM, I walked up to you because I listen to your podcast, and I recognized the voice, then, I looked at your badge :)"

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0:00.0	This episode of Recording Studio Rockstars is brought to you by Isotope, Native Instruments,
0:06.8	Adam Audio, and S-A-E Institute. You're hearing my voice right now mixed through isotope,
0:13.5	ozone, and velvet on atom audio monitors and headphones. Make sure to get my free mixing course
0:20.1	at Mixmasterbundle.com,
0:22.4	and please check out our awesome sponsors
0:24.7	using the links in the show notes,
0:26.8	and please like and subscribe to this YouTube channel
0:30.0	because it's a great way to help support this show.
0:32.6	Now, get ready to rock.
0:34.7	It's going to happen that is somebody
0:36.9	can't play that solo once on its own, that magically
0:41.3	it will nail it in the recording studio, right?
0:44.3	Right.
0:45.3	Right.
0:46.3	Because also most of the time you are on the clock, you know, you got to do this thing.
0:50.3	I mean, you either practice it here on the clock until you get a ride or you practice at home for free.
0:57.0	And then we only need a few takes to do it in the studio.
1:00.1	Either way, you've got to practice that thing.
1:15.0	Welcome to Recording Studio Rockstars.
1:22.8	I'm Lid Shaw, and this is the podcast created to help you become a rock star of the recording studio.
1:44.1	Dreaming of a career in audio or the entertainment business? S-A-E in the heart of Music Row, offers hands-on programs where you'll learn on professional grade gear with industry pros, learning through real projects, not just lectures.
1:48.9	Explore studio production, live sound, audio for film, and a whole lot more.
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