Our Creative Team:

Robert Mackey:
President and Music Producer

Member of the National Academy Of Recording Arts and Sciences (the Grammy people) Experienced Singer/Songwriter and Music Producer. Voice-over for Hyatt Hotels and the Sears Center, My Chauffeur Limousine. Music for Victoria's Secret, Bay Furniture and many more...

Robert plays guitar, bass, piano/keyboards, drums and is the founding member of the international rock band AVM. He has written over 350+ songs, and has (3) commercially released music CD's...(currently recording next CD), recorded commercials and is currently composing movie soundtracks for Film Star Pictures and Bedouin Productions.

Mikey Krzyzanowski:
Studio Production Mgr. / Photographer

Mikey specializes in recording, live sound, promo and live band photography, and model photo shoots. Mikey has been recording and doing photography for several years, including two years at Columbia College Chicago in the area of Audio Arts & Acoustics. Mikey has recently done Photography for Hewhocorrupts, Secret & Whisper(Tooth And Nail Records), Dormlife(Duckphone Records), Body Concepts and Hell Razor Clothing.

Brandon Allen:
Digital Video Production

Brandon specializes in directing, editing, production, set design, pre production, and story boarding. Brandon has had recent experience in promotional/marketing and corporate videos. He has done music videos for Eli, AVM and The Color Morale.

Jack Patti:
Recording and Mastering Engineer

Chief Recording, Mixing and Mastering Engineer. Jack is a graduate of MIW (Music Industry Workshop) with an emphasis on recording, equipment configuration, and the CD Mastering Process.

Joe J. Lee:
Producer / Engineer / Mixer

Joe is a recent Columbia College Chicago graduate with a Bachelor's degree in Sound Engineering. Joe works with all music that is good but has a special interest in Rock, Hip Hop, and R&B. Joe has recently worked with The Hush Sound, Goodnight For Now, and Dorian Minor.

Christopher Demonk:
Recording Engineer

(temporarily not available-out on project assignment) Freelance Recording and Mix Engineer. Talk about credentials...former main sound engineer for The House Of Blues Chicago.

Erik Grant:
Recording Engineer

Pro Tools Freelance Recording and Mix Engineer/Producer. A Drummer/Percussionist, also live sound including main FOH sound engineer for AVM. Erik also teaches percussion at the prestigious Oakbrook Academy of Music and Theater.

Brian Lightburn:
Recording Engineer

Pro Tools / Sonar 6.0 Recording Engineer. Brian is also a talented sound FX designer with experience in movie sound track.

Carmine Di Pasquale:
(Formerly known as DJ MNM)
Re-Mixing / Dance Track / Rap / Hip Hop, Recording Engineer and Producer

His talent and work in these genres is respected and his ideas are world class.

Steven Birkett
Studio/Artist Liaison

Steve's experience encompasses working with entertainers, festivals, businesses, and with organizing events. Also available for sessions. Steve is here to assist you with all your recording, commercial and marketing needs.

cell 630-362-1693
steve@songwerks.com