ABOUT US

Greg, Chad, Kevin, Larry & Travis

We are proud of the fact that we have some of the best trained, experienced, musician/engineers in the Midwest working at 12 Bar.  We also have some exceptionally talented promotions and marketing talent!  Below, you can read a little bit about each of us and send us an email.

   Larry Cowsert

Member - National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (The Grammys®) and the Audio Engineers Society

Executive Producer

Larry is the Founder of 12 Bar Productions, LLC.  Larry has been performing since he was five years of age and has been involved in recording music "on both sides of the glass" for many of those years.  

Larry serves as the Chief A&R person, overseeing the operation of the the publishing company.  However, he has been involved in the delivery of virtually every project created through 12 Bar, whether serving as a technician, recording engineer, mix engineer, or Producer.

Larry has a B.S.B.A. in Entrepreneurship and an MBA in Management, and is completing studies  for his Master's in Music Production and Technology with Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Email Larry here.

   Travis King

Member - Audio Engineers Society

Chief Recording/Mix Engineer and Managing Partner

Travis got his formal music education at Webster University, where he received his degree in Audio Engineering.  He then served an Internship at Smith-Lee, a successful local recording studio.  Travis has exceptional skills in mic'ing up acoustic and amplified instruments. His tracking technique is unique and effective and his mixes are vibrant and solid.

Travis has also developed the black art of the mastering engineer!  His mastering skills have been applied to projects for Drew Mantia, Pam Greene, Andy Whitten, Lil' Ty, John Nikos, and Borean Dusk.  His mastering provides the volume artists are looking for without the squashed sense that so many songs seem to have these days.

Travis has recorded and/or mixed projects for Borean Dusk, John Nikos, Josh Boley, The Matter, A Major Award, Javier Mendoza, Lil' Ty, Brad Fox, Andy Whitten, Pam Green, Celldom, Tre'Von Griffith, The Gloaming, Chris Aytes, Drew Mantia, The Relation Band, John Shields, Frank's Creation/Inner City Blues Band, and dozens of others .... as well as engineering several sessions here at 12 Bar for multi-platinum LA Engineer and Producer Skip Saylor.

In January 2012, Travis took over the helm as the head of 12 Bar Sound Studios.

Travis is a member of the Audio Engineers Society

Email Travis here.

   Kevin O'Leary

Kevin serves as a recording and mixing Engineer and, from time to time, assists in sessions as a technician and editing engineer.  His field of expertise is Hip-Hop and Rap, but, interestingly enough, he has great skills in working with Contemporary Country acts, as well.

Email Kevin here.

 

   Greg Wilhelm

Member - Audio Engineers Society

Senior Recording Engineer

Greg received his degree in Recording Arts from Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida.  He's the resident drummer for the 12 Bar House Band and is an excellent engineer, handling editing,  recording and mixing tasks.

Greg came to work with 12 Bar in August of 2009 and quickly became a valued asset to the team, working on projects for Borean Dusk, Celldom, Tre'Von Griffith, Brad Fox, Sam West, 8Up, Firebrew and others.

You can email Greg here.

   Chad Killion

Member - Audio Engineers Society

Recording/Mix Engineer and Partner

Chad has been working with 12 Bar Productions since January 2007.  He has done work for multiple artists who have come through our door whether it be blues or hip hop, and has a passion for working with metal bands. 

Aside from working at 12 Bar, Chad has also done live sound all around town working shows for local favorites such as Joe Dirt and The Dirty Boys, Wyld Stallyns, and the world famous Dr. Zhivegas just to name a few.  He has also worked with national sensation comedians including Steven Wright, Patton Oswalt, and the fabulous Joan Rivers. 

Chad is a certified Pro Tools operator and a graduate of The Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in Tempe, Arizona.  

Email Chad here.

 

Michael Parsons - Partner

 

Mike is a mechanical engineer, competitive water skier and sometimes musician.  He is an avid music fan and is proud to be part of 12 Bar.  On his mp3 player you will find everything from Frank Sinatra to Frank Zappa.

 Mike got his first guitar for Christmas in 1968, a Stella Harmony.  He played through his college years but then stopped.  About 15 years later he started playing again and over the years has accumulated new axes that have turned into a mini collection that now includes:

 

·        1948 Gibson L4

·        1968 Stella Harmony

·        1974 Alvarez Yairi DY76-12

·        1975 Alvarez 5022

·        1986 Alvarez Yairi DY90

·        1991 Gibson Les Paul Studio Ebony

·        1998 Gibson Les Paul Standard Honeyburst

 

Mike first came to 12 Bar Studios to take some guitar lessons.  From there a relationship developed and he became part of the ownership in 2008.

 Mike is married with 2 children that are showing some musical talent of their own.

One of his biggest thrills in music has been meeting musical legend Les Paul.  He has also met blues legends Henry Townsend, David “Honeyboy” Edwards and Robert “Jr.” Lockwood, all of whom actually played with the blues icon Robert Johnson.  With all of the musical talent in the St. Louis region, someday he would like to meet a legend that got his start at 12 Bar Studios.

Email here.

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