Jon Leidersdorff
Founder / Producer

Eric Bennett
Head Producer

Olivia Melfi

Studio Manager

Nick Semanchik
Lead Engineer

Nick has had the opportunity to work with artists from Atlantic, Epitaph and Interscope as well as many local independent musicians. He has experience working with a broad variety of genres and he enjoys the challenge that comes with working on different styles of music.

Genres: background in all genres

Colin McCabe
Engineer

A decade of experience in both home and professional studios has created a mature ear and broad skill set. In the studio, Colin works hard to elevate the talent and sound of every artist he works with. Artist dedication, a collaborative working environment and attention to detail are just a few things you can expect when working with Colin.

Genres: Hiphop/Rap/Pop

Evan Rudenjak
Engineer/Producer

With over 10 years of production experience, Evan is a multi-instrumentalist that is able to curate a recording session that brings songs to life through instrumentation while striving to maintain artist integrity for the songwriter through constant collaboration.

Genres: Indie Rock/Rock/Folk

James Sleeman
Engineer/Producer

Bringing over five years of engineering experience, a multi-instrumentalist with a keen ear for experimentation, James specializes in unorthodox recording techniques while still creating balance. Pushing the boundaries of sound by incorporating unconventional instruments and textures. As a master of Dolby Atmos mixing, he crafts immersive, three-dimensional audio experiences that take productions to the next level, redefining the way music is heard and felt.

Genres: Indie Rock/Rock/Folk

Marissa Paternoster
Engineer/Producer

Marissa Paternoster is a New Jersey native that has been a working musician for nearly 20 years, most well known for singing and playing lead guitar in the rock band Screaming Females. She has collaborated with a plethora of artists from a vast array of genres ranging from punk to hip hop. With up to two decades of experience touring, recording, and performing under her belt, Paternoster is an accomplished producer and songwriter with a unique perspective on the realities of life as an active musician.

Genres: Punk/Rock/Alt

Brian Brundage
Engineer/Producer

From working between Asbury Park and Los Angeles, has collaborated with top artists and songwriters including Mark Ambor, Teddy Swims, Ruel, MAX, Damiano, Alex Warren, and Tom Grennan. A multi-instrumentalist known for meaningful lyrics and genre-fluid writing, Brian continues to grow as a sought-after collaborator in the modern songwriting landscape.

Genres: Indie/Pop/Singer-Songwriter/Rock

Pete Steinkopf
Producer

Pete Steinkopf is a founding member of The Bouncing Souls, playing music with his best friends for over 25 years. Drawing from decades of working alongside talented producers, engineers, and musicians, Pete has produced hundreds of recordings across diverse genres.

His philosophy centers on collaboration—bringing experience and energy to meet each band or artist where they are, working within their style and personality.

Genres: Punk/Rock/Alt

Bart Schoudel
Vocal Producer

Bart is a 3× GRAMMY-nominated vocal producer and engineer whose work has helped define the sound of modern pop. His credits include Charli XCX, Selena Gomez, Camila Cabello, Rihanna, Tate McRae, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, and many of today’s most influential pop artists. With a background as both a musician and touring artist, Bart brings empathy, precision, and emotional understanding to every session—creating an environment where artists can deliver their strongest performances.

Genres: Pop/R&B

Traveling engineers and engineers looking to do freelance work are always welcome at Lakehouse. We function as a highly accessible studio with a wide variety of gear that can be used by any engineer during the session.

Please contact us to learn more about opportunities.

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