Get to know Black Bear Sound & Production!


Josh Bauer

I’m a recording and production engineer based in Edmonton, Alberta. I’m graduated from MacEwan University with a Bachelor of Music in Recording and Production, and have worked extensively in the university studios as both a student and a hired engineer.

Black Bear Studio comes out of that experience. Working with artists, helping to capture and shape their sound, and sharing a space that keeps that process practical, creative, and enjoyable.

I started this to keep that process close, to keep music close, and to help others bring their ideas to life. I share the studio with my dog Ember, who takes his role as assistant very seriously.

A man taking a selfie in a recording studio, with a large mixing console and studio monitors in the background.
A man in a recording studio at a mixing console with two computer monitors, studio speakers, and a large window into the recording room.

Ember Bauer

Dependable and experienced studio assistant with a refined ear for detail.

Close-up of a black and tan dog looking directly at the camera in a home kitchen with wooden cabinets and plants in the background.
A dog standing on a patterned rug in a recording studio surrounded by musical equipment and cables.

Let’s make some noise