Peter Dyson
Semi-Conductors to Choir-Conductors
July 31, 2007 | by noah | Permalink
Peter Dyson owns a recording studio, but he does not call himself a professional musician or a professional engineer. He instead surrounds himself with the most talented people possible, allowing him to produce music befitting the most established recording studio in San Diego, Studio West. Although Peter has been known to play the drums from time to time, until three years ago, he worked in the semi-conductor industry in Texas, far from his passion for music and the Southern California breeze.
Three years ago, seeing Studio West as a sound investment, he bought the studio, which was established in 1971. Understanding the digital era in which he exists, Peter established a training center at the studio, where, for a reasonable price, aspiring producers, artists and engineers harness the power of home digital recording. Because most musicians never set foot in a studio like those at Studio West, the training program offers an egalitarian sensibility.
Through his dry British wit and accent, Peter’s passion is obvious when speaking of his more “esoteric vintage gear” that has a “certain kind of vibe.” Although that vibe is a bit mysterious, it appears to resonate through the halls of Studio West, where music continues to be nurtured, not only in sprawling studios, but also in the classroom, allowing anyone the chance to record like a professional.
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