Professional Recording Studio in Melbourne

Phoenix Sound Studios is a professional recording studio in Melbourne, Australia, founded in 2011 by drummer, producer and audio engineer Justin Humphries. We provide high-quality music recording, mixing, mastering, custom drum tracks, voice-over production, ADR recording, and audio restoration services for artists, bands, filmmakers, and corporate clients.

Our purpose-built studio combines premium recording equipment, acoustically treated spaces, and a relaxed, creative environment designed to deliver exceptional sound quality and professional results.

Whether you’re producing a single, album, film soundtrack, podcast, or voice-over project, Phoenix Sound Studios offers industry-standard audio production services tailored to your goals.

Justin Humphries

Session Drummer, Audio Engineer, Producer & Educator – Melbourne

Justin Humphries brings over 35 years of professional experience as a drummer, percussionist, recording engineer, producer, and educator.

His unique advantage lies in combining high-level musicianship with deep technical knowledge of sound engineering and music production. This dual expertise allows him to guide artists creatively while delivering technically precise, mix-ready recordings.

Justin works across rock, jazz, pop, funk, acoustic, cinematic, and contemporary genres, providing performance-driven results both in the studio and remotely.

Custom Drum Tracks – Studio & Remote Sessions

Phoenix Sound Studios specializes in professional custom drum tracks for artists in Melbourne, across Australia, and worldwide.

Justin provides:

  • Live acoustic drum recording
  • Multi-track drum stems ready for mixing
  • Custom percussion arrangements
  • Drum overdubs and groove enhancement
  • Remote drum recording services
  • Session drumming for albums, singles, and film

All drum recordings are captured using premium microphones, professional preamps, and high-end digital audio workstations to ensure clarity, punch, depth, and industry-standard quality.

If you’re searching for a Melbourne session drummer or professional remote drum recording, Phoenix Sound Studios delivers dynamic, musical performances that elevate your production.

Drum Lessons in Melbourne – Professional Drum Tuition

JJustin offers private drum lessons in Melbourne for beginners through to advanced players.

Drum tuition includes:

  • Technique development and control
  • Groove, feel, and timing
  • Reading and music theory
  • Improvisation and stylistic development
  • Studio recording skills for drummers
  • Professional mindset and career guidance

Lessons are available in-studio or online, providing flexible options for students across Australia.

If you’re looking for professional drum lessons in Melbourne focused on real-world musicianship, Phoenix Sound Studios offers personalised, structured training.

Justin has over 35+ years of teaching experience. – Drumtek School of Music, Box Hill TAFE, Geelong TAFE, Scotch College, Warrandyte High School, Ivanhoe Grammar School, and Marymede Catholic College.

Within Justin’s friendly teaching studio, there are two Yamaha drum kits and teaching aids such as computers, recording equipment, and a vast library of recorded music and video. Justin accepts students of all ages and skill levels and develops appropriate programs for each student’s ability.

Sound Engineering & Music Production Lessons – One-on-One Training

Phoenix Sound Studios also provides one-on-one sound engineering lessons and music production training in Melbourne.

These personalized sessions are ideal for:

  • Aspiring audio engineers
  • Independent artists producing their own music
  • Musicians wanting to record professionally
  • Producers developing mixing and mastering skills
  • Students preparing for careers in the recording industry

Training covers:

  • Microphone selection and placement
  • Recording techniques
  • Signal flow and gain staging
  • Mixing fundamentals and advanced techniques
  • Mastering principles
  • DAW workflow and session organisation
  • Studio acoustics and equipment understanding

Lessons are conducted in a fully operational professional recording studio, providing real-world, hands-on experience rather than purely theoretical instruction.

If you’re searching for sound engineering lessons in Melbourne or music production training with an experienced professional, Phoenix Sound Studios offers practical, industry-focused education tailored to your level and goals.

Drumming Credits

Nick Freer “The Unsuspecting”, Suzanne Kinsella ‘The Conversation’, Suzanne Petersen ‘I Foresaw This Trouble’, Michael Mathews ‘Mosaic’, ‘Rezzalp ‘In My Dreams’, ‘The Preview’, Brendan Hains ‘Modal Nomad’, Robbie Greig ‘Marked Man’, Anita George – Storm to the Moonlight, Lottie Liams – Grennhouse Blues, Echuca Jazz Festival, 2006 Brownlow Medal Event Melbourne, Coolart Jazz Festival, Main Stem Big Band, Lounge Room Legends Big Band, Sarah Maclaine Band, Body & Soul (Seoul, South Korea), Sharon Anderson Band, Larry Maluma (ABC Rage video clip), Denise Drysdale, Jon Chester, The Crooners Show Big Band, Performed on Good Morning Australia (10 Network), 7 Network, Melody Crystal, The Changing, Paris & Co, Kiss of Reality, Asteric Parker Band, Arch Stevenson, Judith Durham (Seekers), Groovenation, Kaliopi, Jon St. Peters, Albear, Jon Merkus, Colour Wheel, Alex Pertout, Danielle Greenwood (Sydney Sony Music Tour), Alexiou Brothers, Elevation, Triangle, Rezzalp and Mark Wesby (Adelaide tour).

Justin recording drums for a client.

Original Music releases

Triangle “Against the Grain”
Featuring the talents of Gary Norman on guitar, Mike Mathews on bass, and Justin Humphries on drums. Triangle performed on PBS FM106.7, Manchester Lane Melbourne, and Melbourne International Electric Jazz Festival and supported Dave Weckl Band’s Australian tour. In addition “Against The Grain” was listed as a best seller by Vorticity Music and Audiophile Imports.

Mind Funk
Features a variety of moods from the wild funk/fusion of ‘Cloud 9’, ‘Tractor Beam’, ‘Mind Funk’ and ‘About Time’ to the ambiance freedom of ‘Raw Blues’, ‘Mystic’ and ‘Mystic II’. Latitude features Justin’s Latin playing along with percussionist great Alex Pertout. Also featured is a reworking of John Coltrane’s ‘Giant Steps’.

Anjuz
Featuring master guitarist Andrew McMurray and percussionist Justin Humphries performing a mix of Brazilian, Cuban, and flamenco music.

Drum Songs
Includes 11 complete songs, featuring drums only, in varying styles and feels such as rock, jazz, and funk. All drum tracks follow familiar song forms such as AABA.

Various music compositions by Justin can be heard on a variety of local and international TV shows and advertisements such as Commonwealth Bank, Tropscore, IGA, 7.30 Report, the English sitcom “Biography” and the American sitcom “Becker”.

Check out our clients and gallery page and learn more about Phoenix Sound Studios.

VIDEOS

Recording and playing drums on “No Such Thing As Allow Me” by Romero Lubambo & Weber Drummond

TIME SHIFT, an experimental percussion project created by Justin Humphries using uniquely performed percussive instruments and organic sounds. Recorded, filmed, and post-production at Phoenix Sound Studios.

Budget Ribbon Microphone Shootout This video clip demonstrates the sonic characteristics of four different microphones, three of which are Australian ribbon microphones.

In this video, we will explore seven different stereo room mic’ing techniques for recording drums and compare how they sound, both on their own and combined with close microphones on the drum kit.