Foreword Recording Studio

Specialties

Foreword Studio is proficient in taking a mere song idea or even just a thought on the «sound» you want and turning into a commercial hit! We feature a Protools HD 3 Accel system, a fully miked drum kit, various guitars and amps, great bass setup and amp and DI options, a great collection of microphones and outboard preamps and compressors, a few keyboards, and the capability to record anything you would like to bring yourself.

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History

Established in 2003.

The beginning of Foreword Studio took place in a basement in Chicago, IL. As the official start of producing music for bands and artists, Matthew Nelson of the band then known as Gnomeattic developed relationships with his fellow musicians and had taken their recording needs on full force. This was a result of visiting several other studios and being dissapointed in their inability to get the product required on a small budget and limited time. After applying the valuable lessons learned in said studios, Matt took this on determined to get to the point of producing professional recordings on every attempt. After 7 years of working with other artists, (not to mention the many years prior he spent learning and obsessing over getting quality recordings) he is finally at a happy point in which he is ready to take on any project and provide a product that fulfills every artists dreams.

Meet the Business Owner

Matthew N.

Business Owner

A musician of 16 years, Matthew Nelson began playing the trumpet in school bands where he sat first chair and had a knack and appreciation for music from a theory standpoint and as a lover of the beauty that it portrays. Shortly after, he discussed forming a band with friends in which he would play guitar. Due to transportation setbacks as he was too young to drive and had no access to public transit he took the guitar on as a solo artist. He instantly started learning his favorite rock and pop songs, but needed more. This was fulfilled when he came across an acoustic guitar and fell in love. He instantly started writing songs as a singer and songwriter and was recording with whatever devices he could. He was addicted! Each moment since has been an inspiration, a feeling, a theme, an experience that would serve his music then and in many songs to come. Each day is spent listening, wondering, and contemplating what would be great for this next piece or how to refine the last.