

A Destination Studio for Performance-Driven Recording,
Broadcast-Grade Live Sessions, and Elite Audiobook Production
Purpose-built recording studio in Central Virginia, trusted by
Grammy-winning artists, major publishers, and national radio.
Tracking • Live Sessions • Mixing & Mastering • Audiobooks
Mountainside Studio is a world-class recording environment designed for capturing performances that matter.
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains outside Charlottesville, Virginia, the studio blends state-of-the-art recording technology with the musical sensibility and technical precision of engineer and producer James McLaughlin.
With more than 20 years of experience and hundreds of credits across major label releases and national publishing houses, James works with artists, authors, producers, and content teams who value focus, fidelity, and authenticity.
From full-band tracking sessions and radio-ready live performances to award-winning audiobook production, Mountainside Studio delivers broadcast-level results in a setting built for creativity and concentration.


Hybrid Analog/Digital Recording
Professional Mixing and Mastering

Mountainside Studio Control Room Recording Studio Analog Digital Audio Recording station.

Mountainside Studio Tracking Room Recording studio with drum set, piano, organ acoustic and electric guitars.

Mountainside Studio outdoor connection with beautiful patio and fire pit surrounded by lush forest in Charlottesville, VA

Mountainside Studio Control Room Recording Studio Analog Digital Audio Recording station.






