“John Trupp is a one-man music industry. From playing guitar, bass, drums and keyboards, to engineering and producing recording sessions, to logo and album cover design, he is the complete package and go-to guy. His generosity of fresh ideas and ability to deliver what you want is equally matched by his integrity, hard work and his desire for your success.” – Daryl Davis
“John Trupp is an extremely talented producer, musician and songwriter. As a producer, he is thorough, reliable and has great attention to detail, but is also very patient, positive and always encouraging. A multi-talented musician, he is a great guitarist, bass player, drummer, keyboardist and singer, so he can add all of those skills/talents to any music he produces. He has successfully produced albums for many singer/songwriters in the Washington-DC area and I’m excited to be working with him on a new album. He’s also a great designer, so that’s another advantage of having him as a producer – he’s truly a one-stop shop!” – Michelle Murray
“Working with John was a wonderful experience. He has all the technical expertise you could want and his rates are quite reasonable, but that’s just for starters. He creates a powerfully positive and encouraging atmosphere in the studio that brings out your best. He surmounts obstacles and keeps your project on track. And if you want accompaniment on your songs — drums, keys, bass, guitar, percussion, whatever — John has the chops to make your songs whatever you want them to be. I could not be more pleased with the way my album turned out, and a huge portion of the credit is John’s. If you have music you want to develop, you could not have a better partner for your project than John Trupp!” – Greg Marsh
“John Trupp is everything you need for your musical project in one package. He is an accomplished musician/performer and is proficient in drums, guitar, bass, keys and vocals. He is an awesome engineer and takes a personal approach in the production of your work. Among his many talents, he is an accomplished songwriter/composer and he is able to take skeletons of songs or complete works and give them life. There is no need for a band if you are a solo artist. John is the band. He did not need to play an acoustic drum set in order to achieve an authentic sound and highly creative beats with Logic Pro and midi. The guitars were enhanced with plug-ins that negated the need to carry around a rig, however there was an option to mic amps, if so desired, and we did in some cases. John’s guitar work, bass lines and drum fills added a new dimension to my songs. We brought in violinist, Christine Kharazian and his engineering shined in recording the acoustic violin. John’s encouragement has lifted me to explore new possibilities in my delivery and his positive attitude makes working with him a pleasure. He sees your project through from planning to production and his skill in the area of graphic design and knowledge of the music business are a bonus. He also knows his way around technology and we incorporated a solo from Dave Ziebarth remotely seamlessly. I would definitely entrust future projects with John. – Angela Drago
“I have been recording my own music since 2003 and I am very particular about not only the professional sound that the engineers are able to produce, but also the energy and comfort of the studio. Recording with John Trupp was a once in a lifetime experience. The positivity and support helped get the most out of my vocals. The ideas and instruments that he added to the songs that we worked on brought that Nashville sound to a Maryland studio. John’s instrumentals are on point, he is easy to partner with during the recording experience and he is able to give positive feedback that will turn your sound from a home studio recording to an LA sounding masterpiece.” – Bryan Frates
“John is both an exceptional talent and a great person to work with. As a band member and producer, he is always positive, professional, and really cares about the music he helps create. Truly a ‘John of all trades,’ he is a multi-talented instrumentalist: equally comfortable on drums, guitar, bass, and in the producer seat. I’ve had the pleasure of working with John for years, and would highly recommend him to any artist.” – Hayley Fahey
I have had the privilege to work with John on numerous occasions. From performing, at local venues to producing My latest Album. John is easy to work with and dedicated to do his best to create a top notch result. His is a gifted and professional musician and all his musical contributions are spot on. It’s a pleasure to work with someone honest, creative , and willing to give critique when needed to achieve the results you want. I plan to work with him again on my next project. His process is timely, organized , and was with me every step of the way, to the release of the project. I would highly recommend to anyone who wants quality engineering and production of their musical or recorded work to consider John Trupp as your go to producer.” – Nancy Siegel
“When I first approached John Trupp about recording an album for me, I had no idea who I was really dealing with. I knew what I wanted but had no idea I would be working with a bass player, drummer, keyboardist, backup vocalist, guitarist, AND one of the most inspiring, talented, and patient audio engineers I’ve ever heard of or met. My album Train to Wonderful turned out so far beyond anything I could have imagined! Whether your project is a full band album or just a couple tracks, John Trupp has the skills, equipment and colleagues to pull it all together for you.” – Dalton Potter
“Working with John in the studio has meant having the easiest, most pleasurable way I’ve ever found to record and produce my music. Doing gigs that John has arranged has meant feeling like a star from the moment he invited me to the final applause. He has given me what I think every musician wants – incredible talent and enormous positive energy all focused on making my music as good as it can be.” – Robert Gould
“John has always been a consummate professional, whether it be putting together complicated events, bringing along new talent in a sensitive, supportive way, or playing on stage or in the studio in a manner that supports the song and the artist. I highly recommend him for co-ordinating or participating in any musical or artistic event you might be planning.” – Jack Bond
Our group, VoicesThree, has been using John’s recording services for several projects, some of which on very short notice in order to meet tight submission deadlines. John not only accommodated all of our recording visions/wishes but he also helped arrange our originals and played numerous instruments on the recordings. John is incredibly talented, with a fine-tuned musical ear and artistic vision for the whole product. In addition, he is a wonderful human to work with, with a great sense of humor, and a unique talent for pulling out the best qualities in each of us. Two of the recordings we got done in John’s studio were subsequently selected by an online radio station for airplay two years in a row. We can’t say enough about John. Aside from recording, playing instruments and arranging his clients’ music, John also offers mastering services and creates wonderful designs for CD/album jackets. One of our favorite go-to studios, especially for achieving top-rate recordings on very short notice. – Donate Gardner on behalf of Voices Three
John Trupp is quite simply an all-around musician with a wealth of live performance, song writing and studio experience. His talents as a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer help to facilitate a wider view of music and the interaction of notes, tones and space. John’s encouraging and supportive nature help create an atmosphere conducive to capturing your best performance. He’s an attentive listener and possesses a keen awareness to identify your strengths and skills. He offers creative ideas and guidance to best serve your music. John is a pleasure to work with helped make my project possible. Five stars all way!!” – Bob Shellhouse
“It is always a pleasure to work with John. John Trupp is a true Renaissance man; multi-talented musician of this day and age, whether he’s behind the drums, guitar, keys or the soundboard. He is as committed to get the best out of every performance as if it were his very own. I’ve had the privilege to work with John in the studio on music videos and live performances. John’s positive demeanor and encouragement makes every musical adventure remarkable and memorable. I’d like to say we need more guys like John in the music making world… but then the rest of us would all be out of business.” – Tom Hyndman/T. Driven
“John is an exceptionally creative and skilled musician, and producer. Whether he is contributing ideas, or playing on a track, John’s creativity makes every song better. John is generous with praise and gentle with criticism.” – Barry Fantle
“I have known and worked with John Trupp many, many times in the past 15 years. He is a consummate professional, no matter if it’s as a Drummer, a Master of Ceremonies, Guitarist, Frontman, Singer/Songwriter, Producer or Recording Engineer, his skills are top flight. But beyond his world class skills, it may be his attitude that really set him apart. He is always positive and supportive no matter the project or type of music. His goal is to find the right solution for the environment he’s serving. I can’t recommend him more!!!” – Jon Steinman
“John Trupp is a wonderful producer, musician, songwriter and recording engineer. His decades of experience are something I lean on whenever I need guidance in the process of making music. John is a very versatile thinker who can answer questions about the minute details of recording software to large concepts, such as “What makes a good song?” I am fascinated by his stories of working in studios and of navigating at-home recordings. His feedback to me about my songwriting has been both supportive and challenging, both of which I have needed to grow. John is a true resource in the world of music.” – Ari Gold
“I’ll never forget the first time I got into the studio with John. I’d already worked with him professionally in live settings for years, and had always been beyond impressed with his skillset as a live engineer and live show MC, so I never doubted that I would have a top-notch experience with him in a studio setting. Now over the years I’ve logged thousands of studio hours in a variety of studio types, from multi-million dollar facilities to home project studios. Which brings me back to my first experience recording with John. Within moments John was fully set up, tracks were loaded, mics were set, and we were off. It was one of the smoothest sessions I’ve ever participated in, and John was able to export the tracks in full quality for me that same day. John took the time to understand the direction we needed to go, and effortlessly facilitated the journey to get there. To this day, I consider the material we put together on that afternoon to be one of my greatest studio performances to date. John is a real pro, worth his weight in gold, and if you can manage to fit yourself into his schedule, do it.” – Zachary Lasko
“John Trupp helped me compete my last album, released in June 2019. He did a a little of everything. He played electric guitar, keys, and sang backup vocals and he also did some unaccredited music production. He is fantastic and easy to work with in all these roles. I highly recommend John if you have a recording project you want to bring to life.” – Bill Mulroney
“It has been a joy to work with John Trupp over the years and he is undoubtedly one of the most extraordinary and professional people I have met. As a leading member of our music production team, John has demonstrated an uncanny ability to think outside of the box to come up with solutions. As a graphic designer John is top-of-the-line having produced exceptional content for television, films, and the internet. Anybody who has an opportunity to work with John Trupp will have a great advantage over their competitors, and will have a skilled, and steady hand to guide their productions.” – Scott Shuman
“John is a fantastic recording engineer gifted with one of the best pairs of ears in the business, in my humble opinion. He is a singer/songwriter with a storied experience. He is part of a larger band, and has mentored younger musicians seeking to enrich their experiences in these performing arts. He owns a fine home studio, where I have recorded tracks for other musicians’ projects. I intend to utilize his services for my own solo projects at the earliest opportunity. John has also done live sound (PA) work for the bluegrass band of which I’m a proud member: Michelle Murray and No Part of Nothin’. I expect to have a life-long association with this expert recording engineer and fine gentleman!” – Alan Oresky