A lifelong love of sound
From childhood curiosity to a working life in music, editing, restoration, and audio finishing.
1986
Sounds By Swayze is my audio practice — built from a lifelong love of music, listening, and helping recordings become clearer, more meaningful, and more complete.
2010
I came to audio through music first — making records, chasing sounds, and learning how a small change in tone, space, or texture could completely change the feeling of a song. Over time, that same close listening expanded into mastering, podcast editing, restoration, archival work, and audio cleanup.
2026
Whether I’m working on a podcast, an old tape, a self-produced record, or an unusual installation, the goal is the same: help the essential parts come through clearly, without losing what makes the work human.
The values behind the work
Care
I try to understand what matters before deciding what to change.
Clarity
The goal is audio that feels easier to understand without losing its humanity and impact.
Taste
Knowing what not to do is often as important as knowing what can be done.
If this feels like the kind of help you need, let’s talk.