Testimonials
Record Producer // Audio Engineer // music artist
“Jeff Kolhede is my go-to guy in the bay Fast, Efficient, and has an incredible musical ear. Can't imagine doing my projects without him.”
— Eddie Mininfield (Prince, Sheila E, Stevie Nicks)
“Jeff was a dream to work with! His intuitive nature and impeccable ear allowed for an efficient, careful, and joyful flow in the studio. whether we were recording a 30-piece orchestra or lead vocals, Jeff’s skill and open-mindedness allowed for us to work in lock-step to make my vision come to life.”
— La Doña
“Jeff perfectly balances his technical and artistic ability. he knows how to get the best from an artist while expertly tending to technical concerns in the background. to me, that is the definition of a great producer & Engineer.”
— John Schimpf (25th street recording)
"Jeff is great to work with in the studio - knowledgeable, efficient, attentive, and overall just a very good hang. Highly recommend him."
“Equally deft as a recording engineer, producer, mix engineer, composer, and instrumentalist, Jeff is one of those rare creative humans who contributes what you're looking for, and much, much more. I've truly enjoyed every project with Jeff (of which there are many) and look forward to continuing the partnership for years to come. Glad to count him as a friend as well!"
“Jeff is the most efficient, patient recording engineer anyone could EVER ask for!!!"
“Jeff has been incredible to work with on every project I bring to him! He’s versatile, communicative, fun to work with, and always on top of everything from the beginning to the end of a project. Truly I can’t say enough about him! He has a fantastic ear as both an engineer and producer. We’ve worked together on a variety of genres and project types, and he’s quick to understand what’s needed artistically and musically- from the tiniest detail to the overall scope- which creates an environment that feels super supportive of a client’s or collaborator’s process. His musicianship and technical skill have enhanced everything we’ve worked on together."
“I've had the privilege of working with Jeff on a variety of projects over the last few years. Whether mixing, producing, or composing what stands out to me beyond his technical ability and versatility is his capacity to bring out the best in everyone he collaborates with. He finds the perfect balance of patience and kindness, focus and motivation. He truly listens to the artists, creating an environment of comfort and support that allows them to bring forth their most honest and inspired work."
“This guy is the real deal! I'm Tommy Soulati Shepherd co-founder and Music Director of 2X Grammy Nominated and 1x Winning group, Alphabet Rockers. Jeff Co-engineered and aided in Vocal arrangements of 2 of the 3 Nominated albums. He was efficient and brought a lot of his music talents to the table. He even played instruments on a couple of tracks. Talk about well-rounded! An absolute joy and honor to work with!”
— Tommy Sheppard (Alphabet Rockers)
"Jeff is not only an incredibly talented and detail-oriented engineer but he’s also a dream to collaborate with musically. When working with him as an engineer on my debut album he also generously contributed to the project as a vocal producer, musician, and co-producer. He’s the whole team you didn’t know you needed!"
— ASTU
“Jeff Kolhede is a gift! Not only is he an extremely skilled sound engineer and mixer who can keep any session running smoothly, he is also a creatively deep and soulful producer and composer. A gem to any recording project."
"We worked with Jeff for two albums of incredible engineering - both of which received a GRAMMY nomination! One thing to know about Jeff is he is as excellent a musician as a vocalist, producer as an engineer... and so in the studio, you're getting the full spectrum. As a singer, I admired and learned from the way he hears music and can vocalize in any range. HIGHLY recommend for your projects of any scope."