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.