PlayWork Productions is an artist-centric music production and recording company focused on the development, production and recording of artists performing the various genres of rock music. Formed in 2006, it was a vision given birth by Matt Robnett after co-producing demos for Jive Records. Working with rock bands in large-format studios coast to coast, he realized a vision to and ultimately the goal of using his creative ability to elevate and capture the best musical performances of artists. It was upon that realization that he committed himself to the creation of an organization dedicated to helping artists achieve the success that their efforts and talent deserve. Greg Altman and Jake Caramanico came on board to join him, and they have been riding a wave of success ever since..
As former band members, Matt, Greg and Jake have an innate ability to inspire and push bands toward creating a next-level version of themselves. Matt's production genius and collaborative and creative leadership in the studio, combined with PlayWork's industry expertise and contacts proved a strikingly powerful developmental force in the careers of the artists with whom they worked. With the addition of Greg, PlayWork gained an instrumental genius whose creative talents have touched every musician he has ever worked with, while Jake's passion and 'hardcore' edginess bring attitude and impact to every song he produces. Before long, PlayWork was introducing their clients to major record labels and assisting them through the signing process.
Although the producing and recording of great music remain the center of the PlayWork universe, we are about even more as PlayWork continues to evolve and grow in industry influence. In January 2008, PlayWork announced a joint venture to present the ‘ECI / PlayWork Productions‘ stage on the 2008 Vans Warped Tour. The addition of the PlayWork Management group in 2007 gave PlayWork the opportunity to offer our clients complete band development, consulting, management and access to a growing network of industry contacts. More than 85% of PlayWork’s clients have received consideration from numerous labels. Coming soon – PlayWork Records!<p>
The PlayWork founder and staff:
Matt Robnett – Executive Producer/Engineer & Co-Owner of PlayWork Productions Matt leads the day-to-day operations of PlayWork Productions and is the production genius and creative force behind PlayWork’s acclaimed status as one of the music industry’s hottest and fastest rising production teams. His impressive production credentials include working with artists such as ‘Four Year Strong’, ‘Valencia’ and ‘The Starting Line’. Artists value his collaborative leadership in the studio and his ability to coax the very best from both vocalists and musicians. As an aspiring artist with a growing interest in production, Matt cut his teeth in the industry as a touring musician with a major label band, followed by coast-to-coast production projects in major studios with small and independent label bands crossing a number of genres. Between production projects at a major studio in NYC, Matt formalized his production genius with a degree from SAE Institute in NYC. Matt first realized his vision of PlayWork in 2006, and the company was born shortly thereafter.
Greg Altman: Greg works side by side with Matt in production and engineering at PlayWork Productions. A serious creative talent in his own right, Greg is dynamic, professional and amazing on both sides of the console as artists coast to coast are discovering. A guitar player and song writer with Grand Electric, Greg is an instrumental genius with a gifted ear for guitar tones. His gear and ability to fine tune an amplifier is unparalleled.
Jake Caramanico: Jake is one of the key members of the PlayWork production and engineering team and is increasingly recognized as becoming one of the fastest rising production talents in the industry. Hardcore to the bone, Jake 'works it' hard at the console and never seems to sleep. He'll be there with you to work just as hard as you do to capture 'your sound' and bring it to life.
Jen Bragan: Jen is the newest addition to the PlayWork Management team, bringing six years of industry experience that includes running her own artist management company. Jen comes on board as 'Artist Manager/A&R Representative' in support of our existing clients and reaching out to develop new relationships. Jen will make sure that your career is organized and targeted to achieve your professional goals – and will make sure that your music gets heard by the right people. In order for your partnership with PlayWork to be a success, seamless communication and organized collaborative work is a must. In support of this and our commitment to our clients, Jen is available 24/7 to address any issue or need that arises.
Jessica Casey: Jessica is an Arts, Entertainment and Media Management major at Columbia College in Chicago and she's joined us for the summer as an intern for PlayWork Management. She's working on an intimidating array of projects and has made a huge impact in a short period of time.
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Jac Vanek: You all know Jac and have been fans of her blog and clothing designs. Jac designed several new clothing pieces for PlayWork in 2008 and unveiled them during her residency on Warped Tour, travelling with the PlayWork team during our stage presentation for 21 dates on Warped Tour!
Jen Robnett: Jen is a fulltime staff writer and photographer for PlayWork. Jen has spent much of the past 5 years immersed in and writing about music. She was a fulltime resident on Warped Tour in 2008 along with Jac and will also wrote her own Warped Tour blog right here at playworkproductions.com. Check her blog out under, 'Robnett's Rants'!
Julio Anta: Julio is a fulltime staff writer and photographer for PlayWork who is building an increasingly impressive resume with his music reviews and industry commentary. Julio was in residence with the PlayWork team at Warped Tour in 2008. When he's not attending and writing about shows and bands, Julio spends his time finding ways to escape the endless sun and rain of Miami, FL!
