We develop a comfortable working relationship with you, the artist, so that your sessions run smoothly and productively - creating a balance between artist and studio which is apparent in every aspect of the recording process done at Ardent Audio Productions. Our ability to understand the needs and desires of each client enables us to fully complement your musical style. Although we are a professi
onal, commercial studio, the musical background of our engineers allows us to recognize the unique challenges of audio recording, and helps us create an environment conducive to creativity and musical excellence. We make every effort to develop an enjoyable and educational atmosphere, where your vision can be realized, and taken to the next level. We are here to help you make an impact! Ardent Audio Productions has developed and designed a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for recording. We provide you with the best possible sounds, at a price you can afford. Our engineers are here to help you move smoothly through the process, so that the time clock does not become the focus of the sessions. Ardent has spared no expense in outfitting the studio with the best possible equipment and instruments to help capture every nuance of your music. The founder and owner of Ardent Audio Productions, Rich Wenzel is an accomplished musician, producer and engineer with over 30 years experience in the music industry. Rich studied music at the University of California Long Beach. He begun his career in the late 60's touring LA venues with his first band opening for acts like The Doors, Van Morrison, and Frank Zappa. After several years as a music instructor at the Peninsula Academy of Music as well as Lamarca Music in Torrance, Rich returned to touring. For the next decade he played with various LA and Las Vegas show bands, toured the United States and recorded several albums. Then it was off to sea on the Love Boat and several other cruise ships where he was an on-board band-leader. Later Rich continued to play around the world for international Stars Viki Carr, Friends of Distinction and Cecilio & Kapono. After completing his touring career in major stadiums across the country for acts like The Beach Boys, Dave Mason and Jazz/Rock Flutist Tim Weisberg, Rich took a consulting position for another decade at Yamaha Music Corporation and Kawaii USA where he honed his skills as an audio engineer. Since opening Ardent Audio Productions in 1989, Rich has continued to tour and record as a top studio musician and has always kept up-to-date with the latest trends in musical styles, instruments, recording techniques and computer sequencing. At Ardent, Rich has worked as producer, arranger and engineer for literally hundreds of clients whose CD's have been distributed around the globe.
