Created January 25, 2023

Amy and Jay Fisher discuss the restoration and operation of a 1950s-1960s high fidelity analog recording studio. Volunteering and the importance of offering service to others is unique and priceless. Time management and community service critical needs are revealed, and the Clovis Sounds Studio is asking for musicians and technicians helping in the studio build. Drive and internal motivation is essential to learning and teaching others. Inventory details, equipment, origin, source, schematics, and operation guides are required in the vintage studio. Sam’s Photofacts repair journals are mentioned; documentation importance, provenance, and scheduling is described. Comparisons to Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) are examined, as is training through Eastern New Mexico University’s communication department. The process of local music is briefly detailed and submissions by aspiring musicians are described. Early Buddy Holly failed recordings, prior to his involvement with Norman Petty are revealed. Importance of a sense of humor and play in musicians is examined. Jay’s and Amy’s musical history is explained.

 Further information, photos, and history of the project is available at www.jayfisher.com 

Clovis/Curry County Chamber of Commerce (and the Clovis Sounds Studio): www.clovisnm.org

Engineered by Amy Fisher