Trade Secrets-Tom Camuso-Preserving Recording History

Tom Camuso • Grammy Award–winning engineer and studio owner

Best known for work with Blondie, Steve Earle, Medeski Martin & Wood, Lenny Kravitz and Les Paul.

Tom is a dear friend and one of the most talented engineers I know.

He has brought Les Paul and Mary Ford's legacy back to life. Along with the team at the Les Paul Foundation he has created a working studio utilizing Les Paul's original console and 8 track tape machine.

Housed in historic United Studios, Studio D at 6050 Sunset in Hollywood, this amazing studio also has a lathe.

Come by and listen to the incredible music of Les Paul and Mary Ford and see this working homage to recording history.

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About the Podcast

Trade Secrets

Exploring the Recording Industry with Artists & Engineers

Trade Secrets Podcast offers an in-depth exploration into the lives, histories, and backstories of the individuals who make the music recording industry what it is. Our focus is on the personal journeys of both renowned artists and the experts behind the glass—engineers, producers, mixers, and more. You'll hear about pivotal moments, unexpected opportunities, and the various twists and turns that have helped shape illustrious careers. From their early influences to career-defining experiences, Trade Secrets uncovers the nuances that make each guest unique. Ideal for industry insiders, aspiring artists, and fans interested in a comprehensive look into the collaborative and creative processes behind music production.

About your host

Candace Stewart

Candace Stewart is an industry veteran with over 30 years experience in Recording Studio management. She has managed such facilities as Take One Recording, Red Zone, Soundcastle Studios, and Firehouse Studios.

She has worked with artists in all genres of music from The Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, Foo Fighters, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Pharrell, and Snoop Dogg to film composers, Jerry Goldsmith and Paul Williams.

In her tenure as a manager she has seen many technological changes in the industry but her commitment remains the same: to facilitate artists and all those who create music in any way possible.