
🎧 Roundtable: Building a Home Studio on a Budget — With Producers Behind Sabrina Carpenter, Cameron Whitcomb & Robert DeLong
Building a home studio is one of the most exciting—and stressful—parts of being a producer. From deciding whether to prioritize gear or vibe, to making a garage sound professional, every producer faces the same questions when setting up a space on a budget.
In this roundtable, Justin sits down with three producers who’ve been through it all — from bedrooms to pro setups — to share their best advice, hacks, and hard lessons:
Ryan Marrone ( @ryanmarrone ) — producer for Sabrina Carpenter, JP Saxe
David Schaeman ( @schaedog ) — producer for Cameron Whitcomb, Emeline
Robert DeLong ( @robertdelong ) — electronic artist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist
🎛️ We explore:
Renting vs. owning: what matters most when picking your space
Budget gear essentials vs. what to upgrade later
DIY acoustic treatment that actually works
Creating a space artists want to write in (and why snacks and bathrooms matter)
Futureproofing your setup without wasting money
💡 Plus: Listener questions on gear regrets, noisy neighbors, and whether analog gear is worth it when you’re just starting out.
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