GERRY PUTNAM

FOUNDER • ENGINEER • PRODUCER

I have owned and operated CedarHouse, a facility of the highest quality, for 39 years. When designing this studio I drew upon my lifetime’s experience as a record producer, engineer and musician to create a facility that induces creativity. I believe this studio and my track record put artists, producers and record labels at ease by providing a first rate acoustical and technical environment.


My life has been surrounded by music. I grew up with a father who performed with tight harmony a cappella groups, starting at Princeton with the TigerTones. My own musical training and background includes studies of classical and jazz guitar (Hartt School of Music, The Berklee College of Music, Ithaca College and research at Cornell) and classical voice. As a professional guitarist, I have performed rock & roll, jazz, R&B, classical and country, as well as extensive studio work.

 

My work with Story Preservation Initiative has built an ever-growing library of unusual and accomplished life stories, archived at the Library of Congress, Yale University, UNH and is the basis for a new and exciting educational curriculum.

 

A clip from: Welcome Here Again

A Recording Session with the Canterbury Country Dance Orchestra

A new documentary, now available from Accompany Video Productions.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING: “Gerry Putnam at CedarHouse Sound and Mastering is one of the best producers/engineers I have ever worked with in my 45 years of recording. His attention to budget and detail have helped me greatly in our projects and time together. He is a good man, and I am very thankful and proud to call him my brother & friend.” ~ Mighty Sam McClain 

“There are so many sound engineers out there but I choose to drive almost two hours each way to work with Gerry. He's the best. He's not one of the best. He
is the best. He hears things in the studio and knows how to tell me when he thinks I can do it better. He's kind about it. And he knows his equipment and how to use it. He picks the best mic for my instruments or voice, and understands what I'm trying to do because he LISTENS!! I've been forced to work with other engineers and it never sounds as good. Ever. If you need more information than this contact me.”
~ David Coffin  “Gerry Putnam of CedarHouse Sound and Mastering can't be beaten. I am working with Gerry to record my own audio for my bestselling children's books The atmosphere is relaxed and professional. Gerry is a fabulous coach and producing amazing results.”~ Wendy Van de Poll,author “The Adventures of Ms Adie Pants” 

“Gerry's attributes are many. He is a Musician's engineer and producer. He is skillful, expert and diligent. He is completely trustworthy and creates an easygoing atmosphere in which to do creative work. We have worked with Gerry for years on many projects. I trust his ears and his impeccable taste completely.”
~ Paul Hodes,ex-Congressman at United States Government,Advisory Board Member at NH Institute of Politics,National Endowment of the Arts 
“I first met Gerry in May of 2010 and have been working a musical project with him for more than a year. His musicianship, creativity, and ear for music (of all types) is impeccable. His ability to listen to and absorb a musician's concepts and ideas and translate them into reality is, without a doubt, his most important attribute.”
~ Lou Antonucci 

"Gerry Putnam is the most utterly professional, intelligent, sympathetic and intuitive engineer I know. As a musician, he listens and knows. As a technologist, he is creative and is always, always willing to stretch not only his own stylistic boundaries but the boundaries of his equipment as well, all of which is high end. He is tireless. When the rest of us have put up our feet in exhaustion, Gerry is still working. It’s amazing."

~ Odds Bodkin, Master Storyteller, Author

CedarHouse Sound and Mastering

P.O. Box 333

North Sutton, New Hampshire 03260-0333

 

Phone: 603.927.6363

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