John Baker is #MadeForKnoxville
John is much more than just a recording studio owner. At The Arbor Studio, he helps artists tap into their flow without fear of failure or judgement. The Arbor Studio is a custom-built two-story recording space he created in the woods, just 4 miles outside of downtown in South Knoxville. The purpose? To provide a positive, comfortable, and “safe” space where artists of all walks of life can come to try out ideas.
John’s 30+ year love for recording started in 9th grade when he first learned to play guitar. He and his mom would use a cassette player to record radio plays. Ever since he has continued to use whatever he had in his home — whether it was a spare corner, attic, or one car garage to make great music and help others do the same. In 2014, John broke ground on The Arbor Studio, which has now become a hot spot for local artists looking for a comfortable space to finish their projects and come back to time and time again.
“When you find something you love doing, it doesn’t feel like work.”
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Photo by George Middlebrooks
In Their Own Words..
I’ve been recording music for over 30 years. Up until 6 years ago it was an avocational interest. 6 years ago I built The Arbor Studio and began recording other bands and artists. I’m very pleased at the success it has become.
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