Rob has written songs and played in bands his entire life. He was signed as a recording artist to RCA Records in 1989. He is published by BMG Music Publishing. He has produced albums for major labels, indie labels and unsigned bands, working with artists as wide ranging as Peter Buck (REM), Dismemberment Plan, Chris Stamey, Lee Rinaldo (Sonic Youth), Idina Menzel, Pharaoh Sanders, Dave Smalley, American Standard and filmmaker Hal Hartley. As an artist, he has had the pleasure of working with producers Scott Litt, Michael Barbiero, Steve Thompson, Peter Coleman, John Agnello and Niko Bolas, to name only a few. He founded Water Music in 1980.

Kate Laracuenta, Studio Manager

Kate prepared for a career in the music business while still a teenager, working as a skate guard in a busy ice skating rink. She studied flute, french horn and trumpet, and graduated from the School of Audio Engineering in Manhattan. She is often invited back as a guest lecturer. Working her way through school with part-time jobs in the hospitality industry gave her the perfect skill set to run a residential recording studio where creature comforts and plump pillows are as important as sound quality.

Kate is equally at home with technical & maintenance issues and the many facets of running a busy music company. Clients and staff appreciate her honesty, warm manner and straight talk. She's loved here at Water Music and in the music industry at large.

James Frazee, Engineer

James brings both musical and technical skill to sessions, thanks to years of playing drums, bass, guitar and singing in bands. While a teenager, his band opened for Fishbone, Mindless Self Indulgence and other notable groups. His college years were spent studying electrical engineering. Moving to New York City, he attended the School for Audio Engineering and graduated at the top of his class. He worked for Atlantic Records Studios, recording Buckcherry, Mercy Fall and Kill Hanna. He has worked with Michael White (Three Doors Down, James Taylor, Whitney Houston), Grady Tate (Quincy Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington) and artist D. Lloyd.

Since joining Water Music, his credits include Gym Class Heroes, Katy Mae (Maggadee), Esme Montgomery & Dark, Sweet Cheeries (INFIDEL), Scarecrow Collection and the Rydells.