Recording, mixing and vocal production

for artists who want their music to sound finished

I help independent artists turn rough demos, home recordings and half-finished songs into clear, powerful, release-ready records with depth, presence and impact.

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30 years in music · Sydney studio sessions · Remote mixing available

Trusted by serious artists in Australia and beyond

Credits connected to artists including Pharrell Williams, INXS, Future, Young Buck, Triple One, Spanian, Smif N Wessun and more.

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Recording

Professional vocal recording and overdubs in a focused, comfortable studio environment that helps you perform at your best.

What I can help you with

Mixing

From vocals over a two-track beat to grouped stems and full songs, I shape your record so it feels bigger, clearer and more emotionally locked in.

Vocal Production

Comping, guidance, arrangement support and honest feedback to help bring out the best in the performance, not just the sound.

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Selected Credits

Triple One — Naughty Corner Ep
Mixing and Mastering

Spanian — One Out
Recording, Mixing and Mastering

INXS — Original Sin
Assistant Engineer

Ghosts in the Room — “Total Concentration” (feat. Kerser, Future & Young Buck)
Mixing and Mastering

Mitchos Da Menace — Pray For Them
Recording, Mixing and Mastering

Rates — Untold
Recording, Mixing and Mastering

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Hear the difference

This before-and-after showreel gives you a real sense of how I work. Each track has been carefully selected to highlight the difference focused recording, mixing and mastering can make — better balance, more depth, stronger vocal presence, and a more polished final result.

Before / After · Real examples · Mixed by Espa

How It Works

A clear process from first idea through to a finished, release-ready result.

1. Start with the song


Send through your beat, stems or rough demo, and I’ll help work out the best path for where the track is currently at.

2. Record or prep


We capture vocals, organise sessions, tighten takes and get everything ready so the process feels smooth and focused.

3. Shape the record


This is where the balance, depth, vocal presence, energy and emotion start locking together into something that feels finished.

4. Finalise and deliver


Once the record is right, you’ll get a polished final result with the clarity and impact it needs to move forward confidently.

Built by an artist, shaped by decades behind the desk

I came into this through music first, then fell in love with what happens behind the desk — how the right recording, mix and guidance can bring a song into focus and help an artist hear themselves properly. Over the years I’ve worked across hip hop, singer-songwriter material, bands and major-label-connected projects, but the part I still care about most is helping artists turn strong ideas into records that really connect.

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What artists say

  • A person taking a selfie at night, illuminated by a red light, wearing a white headband and black clothing, with a tattoo on the neck.

    Mitchos da Menace

    Always a steez at the studio, always comfortable and brings out the best in of you!!!
    Espa's the don of mixing and mastering no doubt.

  • A man with a beard and mustache wearing a black cap and black shirt, looking to the side with a serious expression, against a blurred green background.

    NJE

    Working with Espa is just knowing my music is in great hands. Espa knows how to bring out the best in an artist and he has an amazing ear with mixing and mastering track.

  • A person with short, spiked hair singing into a microphone on stage, wearing a loose T-shirt, in black and white.

    AZZA D

    Not just a great engineer but Espa is an excellent person to work with from amateur to professionals the relationships he builds with his artist and sound quality is top tier.

A few quick answers

  • No. Hip hop is a big part of my background, but I also work across singer-songwriter material, bands and other styles where feel, clarity and performance matter.

  • Yes. Remote mixing is available, so you can send files from anywhere.

  • Yes. That’s one of the most common ways artists work with me

  • Yes. I can help shape takes, performance and direction so the final result feels stronger.

  • Send through what you have, and I’ll help point you toward the best path based on where the track is currently at.

  • Focused, comfortable and professional. The aim is to create an environment where you can perform well, stay relaxed and get the best result out of the session.