Recording
Get it right at the source.
$1,500 per day for my time · ten-hour minimum at $150 per hour · you book the room · my fee held in escrow by EngineEars until you approve
What I record
Alternative, country, folk, hip-hop, jazz, pop, R&B, reggae, rock and soul.
Full orchestra. Brass, percussion, string and woodwind sections.
Lead, background, choir and stacks.
Hear a session
Justin Hurwitz — “Voodoo Mama”, from Babylon (Music from the Motion Picture). Johnny Morgan: Engineer.
Watch a session
“Everywhere I Am”, episode 3. A day in the studio with Johnny.
What to expect
Common questionsAfter you've chosen a studio, book me through EngineEars, rated 5.0 from 282 completed projects. A short video call before the date to discuss your music and how you want the day to run.
Setup happens the day before so the day itself starts on tracking, not patching.
Session files and rough mixes named to your spec. Ready the same day the session ends, released on EngineEars once payment completes.
Sessions run across Southern California. Tape is fine when the studio has a working machine; expect a fee for reels.
Recording credits
Verified on Muso.ai| Artist | Record | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estelle | Oh I | Engineer | 2024 |
| Frankie Gregorio Band | It's All Out There | Engineer, Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer | 2024 |
| Jenny Long & Evan Vidar | Right Kind Of Game feat. Joe Henry | Engineer | 2023 |
| Justin Hurwitz | Babylon (Music from the Motion Picture) | Engineer | 2022 |
| Creature Canyon | Did You Want That | Engineer | 2018 |
Records on which Muso.ai credits Johnny as Engineer, roles exactly as credited. Muso.ai lists 136 engineer credits in total as of September 2026. More credits. Film and TV on IMDb.
Send the session.
Files, notes and payment in one place. Free account to upload.
A short form — what the project is, how many songs, a link to hear it. Personal reply within one business day.
For questions about project scope, label and sync work, or anything that isn't a session yet.