Native of Lorain, Ohio, Founder, Co-owner, and Audio Engineer for Soundwaves, and father of two. Dan studied literature at The University of Dallas, Texas, then worked in the 75-year-old northern Ohio family business before starting Soundwaves Recording in 1992. He plays keyboards and has a love of recording that dates back to his middle school years. He has helped design and build several recording studios, and now enjoys working with music educators and the occasional personal recording project.

Co-owner, Business Manager for Soundwaves, and mother. Virginia graduated from the University of Dallas in Texas where she studied classical liberal arts with concentrations in philosophy and theology. She has taught high school logic, theology, and art history and has also taught writing and comprehension at Lorain County Community College in the developmental program for incoming freshman. Virginia also attended Cleveland State University and studied accounting for her CPA certification which she received in 1993.

Dan is currently a full time Faculty member at Miami University in Oxford Ohio where he teaches courses in the Media, Journalism and Film department. He also owns a small company called Sound Alternatives where he provides training and sound equipment to high schools, and individuals who require sound reinforcement systems in the Dayton Ohio area. He is also on staff at the University of Dayton, where he works for the Music department managing a recital hall. Dan has been working for Soundwaves as a recording engineer for over eight years.

Nate’s love of music began at an early age, first playing piano and singing in the church choir and later on learning to play drums and bass. While performing with several rock groups in high school, he was introduced to the world of audio recording and mixing, which led him to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Music Technology from Capital University. After graduating in 2013, Nate moved to Canton, OH where he works as a freelance audio engineer and video editor. Besides doing audio and video work for Soundwaves, he also does studio work at Audio Recording Studio in Cleveland, OH and is the front of house engineer for Hard Day’s Night, a touring Beatle’s tribute. He also produces and records independent artists in his home studio and does video production for various musicians and local businesse

Ken is an audio and video engineer based in Northwest Ohio. As an audio engineer with over 20 years of experience, Ken was already comfortable working on-location to capture once-in-a-lifetime performances. In 2004 Ken started working with a local television station to produce original video programming. Many of the techniques that he has learned along the way are able to be utilized today in capturing the high-quality recordings that Soundwaves has become known for. Ken also has several years of experience in streaming live events to the internet for a worldwide audience. Ken and his wife, Leisa, have two children; Veronica, who is attending the Boston Conservatory for Opera performance, and Nicholas, who is in high school.

Eric is an audio engineer and educator based in Columbus, Ohio. He currently serves as the Lead Audio Instructor at Groove U (www.grooveu.net), an accredited 2-year music industry school in the heart of Columbus. As an audio engineer he has worked with clients ranging from international acts to elementary school choirs, and has made over 1,500 recordings. He received his Bachelors in Music Education from Otterbein College in 1999, and completed an MBA in 2016. As part of his ongoing research into the history of recording Eric has been able to work in some of the most famous studios in the world, including Sun Studios, Motown, and Abbey Road’s famous Studio 2.