Est. 1996
Bringing your artistic vision to life.
A professional recording studio and full production company. Record production, engineering, studio performance, songwriting — for major label artists and independent songwriters alike.
Welcome
Welcome to MenaceMusic.com. For over 35 years, Dennis Dearing has been passionate about creating quality music. His initial training at Belmont University in Nashville, mixed with his invaluable experience working with the very best in the Christian Music Industry, has made him a sought after record producer, recording engineer, studio musician and songwriter.
Located in beautiful Franklin, TN, Dennis not only owns a professional recording studio and full production company, but more importantly he has the sincere desire to bring your artistic vision to life.
Whether you are a major label artist with national distribution or an independent singer-songwriter just starting out, contact Dennis Dearing and begin your creative journey.
The Studio
Rooms built for the take, not the tour.
A control room, an isolated vocal booth, and a guitar wall that has fed a few decades of #1 singles. Everything is set up so an artist can walk in, sit down and sing — no waiting on patch bays.
The Producer
Thirty+ years on both sides of the glass.
Belmont Music Business degree, then the road as a guitar player with Geoff Moore, Michael English, Paul Smith, Bruce Carrol and Charly McClain. Days at home meant sessions — playing on numerous #1 singles — which eventually led Dennis to the other side of the sound board. Menace Music opened in 1996.
Since then: Natalie Grant, Matthew West, Mandisa, Hillary Scott, Joy Williams, Sara Evans, Kathy Troccoli, David Phelps, The Martins.
The Records
Dozens of projects. Major labels and first-time songwriters.
Every cover here is a record Dennis produced, engineered or played on. Open one to hear it and see the credits.
The Gear
Neumann TLM 49 & 103 and everything behind them.
Cubase and Pro Tools running on UAD Apollo, a Dangerous Music D-Box on the output, LA-610s on the way in, and a mic locker chosen for voices rather than for the list.
Testimonials
- To live for Christ in all things
- To serve artists by facilitating their ministries
- To encourage the body to truly walk in their gifting and talents to the glory of God
Let's make your record.
Whether you're a major label artist with national distribution or an independent singer-songwriter just starting out — begin your creative journey.