Audio Recording Studio’s origin was in downtown Cleveland in the late 1950s, recording a variety of genres. From the next 30 years, they were on Rockwell Avenue hosting Polka and rock bands and writing creative jingles for advertising agencies. In 1977 — straight from Mt. Union University with a degree in music — Bruce began his career learning about mic hangs, orchestra work, mixing, and editing. When his mentor, Vlad Maleckar, retired in 1986, Bruce took over as audio supervisor for The Cleveland Orchestra broadcasting service, a position he maintained until 2018.

In 1990, Bruce launched a search for a more suitable studio space and custom built a state-of-the-art studio in Bentleyville, Ohio.

One element of the new studio was the acquisition of an exquisite 1897 Steinway C which was then refurbished. The Steinway draws many pianists to the studio with its beautiful sound.

Over the years, Bruce has had the privilege of recording The Cleveland Orchestra at Severance Hall, its summer home at Blossom Music Center, and in residency at Knight Concert Hall in Miami from 2006-2017. Audio Recording Studio specializes in acoustic recording and also has extensive experience in Spoken Word, Orchestral, Chamber, Choral, Jazz, Solo, and Ensemble music. Today we have local, national, and international clients. We record solos to ensembles to full chorus on location or in the studio.