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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 / Songwriter inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2017

Sickamore

“You were awesome to work with. The whole time a true professional and have a true love for music. My dream is to come back and build a home studio. You will be the first one I call.”

Sr. Vice President A&R and Creative Director at Interscope Records, Former A&R at Def Jam Records & Epic Records (Saint Jhn, Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj, Sheck Wes, Ama Lou, YG, Jeremih...)

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

Lukas Nelson

"Man, thanks so much. That was Awesome!"

Vocal / Guitar / Songwriter leader of the band Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real

Charlie Sexton

"I just got a quick glimpse. Absolutely love it, Mr Lee!"

Guitarist / Singer / Songwriter / Music Producer (Guitarist in Bob Dylan's band.)

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…)

Jeff Kramer

"It's really fabulous. Looks great, sounds great. Nice one."

Managment / Executive Producer (Paul Simon, Simon & Garfunkel, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Edie Brickell & New Bohemians, the Cars…)

James "JIMBO" Barton

"You’re a Mensch, Thanks so much. Thats exactly what I needed. Nice recording by the way! Thank you again David"

Record Producer / Audio Engineer / Mix Engineer (Mishka, Eric Clapton's live album "Unplugged", Black Eyed Peas, Freddie Mercury, The Police, Rush, Metallica, RUSH, Kate Bush, David Bowie "Under Pressure", Men at Work, Phil Collins, Enya, KISS, George Michael, Queensryche...)

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.

Steve Grimes

“OMG the trueness of tone in both the guitar and the voice! Itʻs the closest thing Iʻve heard to sitting in front of the actual sound source and listening with the two ears.”

Singer-Songwriter / Guitar Luthier / Owner Grimes Guitars

Peter Hamblin

"You are a legend sir, how good is that track!!! I freaking love it"

Director / Cinematographer / Editor / Writer/ Producer (Sweet Adventure, RISS, The Ripple Effect, Let's Be Frank...)

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

PROJECTS

Constant Revolution
MISHKA | 17 April
Link
Recording & Video Engineer - Mixed by James "Jimbo" Barton
Recording with One Microphone
All In - Ruby Slipperz | 6 September
Video
One microphone test using the AEA R88a Stereo Ribbon Microphone
Keep Believing
Edie Brickell | 10 June
Video
Recording Engineer - A Night for Austin
Homeward Bound
Paul Simon | 10 June
Video
Recording Engineer - A Night for Austin
Song For Sam Cooke (Here in America)
Dion & Paul Simon | 05 June
Video
Paul Simon's Vocal Audio Engineer - Blues with Friends. Produced and mixed by Wayne Hood.
Extremes Podcast
VICE AUSTRALIA | 27 February
Video
Ausdio Engineer - Julian Morgans interviews Vernon Gosney who escaped Jonestown just hours before the group's 900 members were forced to take their own lives.
G. Love - Live at Charley's
G. Love | 28 December
Video
Live Audio Engineer - G. Love Live at Charley's rough video footage. 2019-2020 tour launching his new album.
Long Lonely Mountain
Hitzig Brothers | 7 November
Video
Hitzig Brothers rough video footage of an original track off their new Album. Xander Hitzig, Orion Hitzig and John Michael Jelliffee.
Peaceful Solution
Willie Nelson & Gypsy Pacific | 16 October
Video
Remix of a 2008 Recording session. Willie Nelson, Tom Conway, Marcus Johnson, Willy Wainwright, Phil Benoit and David Choy (Gypsy Pacific).
New Project
Ruy Lopez | 9 April
Video
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.
Mr. Reggae - 2019
IDRIVE | 1 February
Video
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.

Contact

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

Private Studio - Open by appointment only