Testimonials

"Justin Meli is the hardest working person we've ever met. He worked around the clock and pushed us to get the best performance no matter what. Whether it was for our bed tracks or a tiny texture overdub, Justin made sure every tone was right. His attention to detail and emphasis on live performance are reason enough that we will be working with him for a long time."

- Kevin Comeau (Guitars and Keys, Crown Lands)

"Justin Meli is someone who becomes just as invested into a project as his clients, and pushes an idea or take until it's perfect. His approach to capturing a live sound sets him apart from peers in his field along with his active involvement and witty ideas that have the power to completely revitalize a song. His seasoned ear for tone and fine detail is demonstrative of the positive intention he imbues in his work. These traits coupled with his warm and positive personality makes collaborating on a project together a smooth and exciting experience every time."

- Cody Bowles (Drums and Vocals, Crown Lands)

"I had the good fortune to work with Justin Meli recently on the new Crown Lands EP that's going to be coming out on vinyl and I have to say that I was totally blown away. Crown Lands is a heavy rock two-piece with classic elements. Production-wise it was like taking a time machine back to an era when the best sounding records were made and I'm not exaggerating. He really captured that vibe."

- Phil Demetro (Senior Engineer, Lacquer Channel Mastering)

"Justin assisted me on several projects at Rattlebox Studios. He has amazing instincts in the studio, great ears and is incredibly easy to work with. I see a bright future for Justin producing and mixing music in this country for many years to come."

- Brian Moncarz (Our Lady Peace, The Trews, Moneen)

"We are thrilled to have Justin Meli working with us as head engineer and producer at Chalet Studio. He is very professional, meticulous, and courteous, and is always trying to improve his skills and bring out the best in our clients. They really enjoy working with him and I feel secure knowing that they are in great and capable hands. He has the skill and fortitude to make his mark in this industry and produce some wonderful music going forward. We are proud to have him as an integral part of the team here at Chalet."

- David Chester (Owner, Chalet Recording Studio)

“I met Justin a few years back through a mutual friend named Aubrey Dale. We connected right away. I found Justin to be easy going as well as very quick, smart and understanding. Above all that, what I appreciate most about Justin its his honesty and integrity - he works hard to give you the best quality possible. Through the years Justin and I have became like brothers, and spent a lot of time talking about everything from food to spirituality. I feel very fortunate to know him both personally and professionally. No matter what type of interactions you have with Justin, I can guarantee you always get the best from him.”

- Paul Beaubrun (Boukman Eksperyans, Zing Experience)

"Justin's knowledge of everything recording is bewildering. From mic placement, inspiring great takes, to editing and mixing with sensitivity and from the perspective of a songwriter, Justin did it all on my record. He even performed all the percussion for the album in about half an hour. I would highly recommend Justin for your next recording and mixing project."

- Joel Saunders (Singer/songwriter)

“I can only say good things about working with Justin. He’s a down to earth guy and really easy to connect with, and when it comes to actually making the music, he knows exactly what to do. Whether it was finding just the right amps for the guitar sounds we wanted, or getting the best possible sound out of a limited recording setup, Justin was able to help my band put together our best sounding song yet. He managed to maintain a healthy balance between having fun and getting things done, and a flexible balance between his approach to production and the band’s. His musical intuition is sharp too: he understood what needed to be done to make our really unusual brand of metal work without needing much explanation and having not previously worked much with that genre before. More than just serving as an engineer, Justin demonstrated an ability to think musically, compositionally, and artistically about the material we brought to him. Any artist who gets the chance to work with him will find that he’s a solid guy and a competitive musical collaborator.”

- Max Kozen (Vocals and Guitar, KOZEN)