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The Root Cellar Studio Maui

Maui's underground music studio

About The Studio

"Brilliant, I love this room. I could disappear in here."

Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac)
Aloha and welcome to The Root Cellar Studio, located in Kula, on the slopes of Haleakala, on the island of Maui, in Hawai'i. We provide a comfortable, supportive, and relaxed environment for the artist, giving space for their creativity and artistic flow. Our studio uses the latest Pro Tools HDX Ultimate software with (32) Channels of Apogee Symphony MKII Converters.
David has been mentored by Lynn Peterson, and studied with Andrew Scheps and Tchad Blake through the Mix with the Master's program at the Platinum Sound Recording Studios in NYC. One of his favorite aspects of providing a private recording studio, is the endless discovery of original music and recording techniques.

Loves Music

Musician, Producer and Engineer

David Stoller Whitney
Owner Operator

Nice to meet you!

Willow
Greeter

Loves Animals

Co-Owner, Professional Photographer

Emma Stoller Whitney
Co-Owner

Client Testimonials

Dion DiMucci

"David, thank you for capturing Paul Simon’s Amazing vocal arrangement on “Song for Sam Cooke“ you made it Sublime!!!"

Vocal / Guitar / Song Writer inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2017

Don Felder

"I appreciate you helping get Mick's drums on it"

Vocal / Guitar / Producer (Eagles, Diana Ross, Richie Sambora, Peter Frampton, Joe Satriani, Mick Fleetwood, Chad Smith, Bob Weir...)

Mick Fleetwood

"The first of many."

Acclaimed drummer Mick Fleetwood, co-founder of Fleetwood Mac

Chris Baseford

"Thanks again for tracking Mike for me. The session and audio made it safe and sound and will work perfectly. Thanks so much. Really do appreciate it!!!"

Music Producer / Mixer / Engineer (Nickelback, Avril Lavigne, Rob Zombie, Motley Crue…)

Michael Kroeger

"The session was a resounding success. And you made it all possible. Thank you, thank you."

Bassist (Nickelback)

Ronald Moss

"You have one of the great hidden gems of a studio on Maui. If anyone is looking for a real pro with some great equipment, David is the man.”

Co-Founder Honua Music / Publishing & Management / Former Executive VP of A&M Records. Helped drive the careers for Mika, Garbage, Jane’s Addiction, Avril Lavigne and many others.

Tom Conway

"Just listened to everything again and everything sounds Killer!"

Singer / Songwriter / Studio Musician and Performer (Gypsy Pacific, Willie K, Pat Simmons, Willie Nelson, Marty Dread, Ekolu, Joe Cano…)

Jeffrey Evans

"This is going to be so good. Thank you thank you."

Co-founder / Chairman of Buskin Records. (Lily Meola, Andra Day, Transviolet, Skoles...)

Phil Benoit

"Dude, Amazing! I am filled with Joy. Tell David he's my hero."

Guitarist (Gypsy Pacific, Benoit Jazz Works, recorded with and backed up Willie Nelson)

Services

"The session was a resounding success. And you made it all possible. Thank you, thank you."

Michael Kroeger, (Nickelback)
Our services include sound recording, mixing, mastering, social multimedia content, music restoration, and more. Hourly and Daily rates available for independent artists and established clients of all styles and ages. We also offer ‘Off-Site’ live performance audio recording, and mixing of performances and events.
Whether you are a major record label, songwriter, musician, rapper, doing voice-over, or a producer, we provide the space for you to create your art as you envision it. The Root Cellar Studio is a one of a kind recording studio, and we are all about maintaining a comfortable vibe.

Clients & Artists we have worked with

Why Choose Us?

We’re Punctual

We’re Creative

We love all music

We're Friendly

We’re responsible

We Care

RECENT PROJECTS

Mr. Lee (The Bobbettes Cover)
Edie Brickell & Paul Simon | 10 June
A Night for Austin https://www.anightforaustin.com Please Donate
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Keep Believing
Edie Brickell | 10 June
A Night for Austin https://www.anightforaustin.com Please Donate
Video
Homeward Bound
Paul Simon | 10 June
A Night for Austin https://www.anightforaustin.com Please Donate
Video
Song For Sam Cooke (Here in America)
Dion & Paul Simon | 05 June
Video from Dion's latest Album. Blues with Friends. Produced and mixed by Wayne Hood.
Video
Extremes Podcast
VICE AUSTRALIA | 27 February
Julian Morgans interviews Vernon Gosney who escaped Jonestown just hours before the group's 900 members were forced to take their own lives.
Video
G. Love - Live at Charley's
G. Love | 28 December
G. Love Live at Charley's rough video footage. 2019-2020 Tour launching his new album.
Video
Long Lonely Mountain
Hitzig Brothers | 7 November
Hitzig Brothers rough video footage of an original track off their new Album. Xander Hitzig, Orion Hitzig and John Michael Jelliffee.
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Peaceful Solution
Willie Nelson & Gypsy Pacific | 16 October
Remix of a 2008 Recording session. Willie Nelson, Tom Conway, Marcus Johnson, Willy Wainwright, Phil Benoit and David Choy (Gypsy Pacific).
Video
New Project
Ruy Lopez | 9 April
Up and coming singer songwriter, Ruy Lopez. Working on his first album. Which includes many songs and stories that he created from experiences as a tow truck driver last summer on Maui.
Video
Mr. Reggae - 2019
IDRIVE | 1 February
IDrive a Lana'i based band was on Maui performing at Fleetwoods on front street. So they dropped by the studio to track a song. Written by Billy Kaui and made popular by the talented Ka'au Crater Boys.
Video

Contact

Call Us
+1 808 283 2723
Address
Kula, Hawaii 96790