After many years of experience in all aspects of the music industry as a MUSICIAN and an executive, my philosophy prioritizes artistic integrity, well-being, and long-term growth.

Hook End Manor - 2013

Greetings from Lee Popa, the L in LKT Pacific Audio Engineer Live and Studio/Record Producer mixer and remixer.

A primary figure in the industrial rock scene since the late 1980s, includes work with Tool, Living Colour, Korn, Cheap Trick, Prong, White Zombie, Danzig, Phunk Junkeez, KMFDM, Queen, Gnarles Barkley, Phantom Planet, Bad Brains and Bush, and pinksideofthemoon among countless others.

I am a platinum record producer, studio professional, music business expert, and international development specialist. With an extensive background in music production and business, I bring a unique perspective to the music industry. My approach integrates professional expertise with a deep passion for helping others succeed.

My partnerships with major labels such as A&M Records, Geffen, CBS/Epic Records, Sony/Epic Records, Warner Brothers Records, and others have contributed to collective sales figures exceeding hundreds of millions of dollars in profit for the companies I've been associated with

In addition to my work with individual artists, I offer coaching based on my deep experience in the music industry. I leverage my extensive background to assist label owners and band managers navigate the industry's complexities.

Lee Popa has an impressive list of credits in the music industry, having produced, toured, and collaborated with a wide array of influential artists and bands. His diverse involvement spans genres, making him a versatile force in music.

His deep understanding of various musical styles, from Industrial and Alternative Rock to Metal and Punk, Jazz, Blues R&B, and Soul to Hip Hop, has made him a sought-after producer, live engineer, and touring professional. Whether in the studio or on the road, Lee Popa leaves an indelible mark on the music industry, blending innovation with experience to elevate every project he touches.

Some of the renowned names and projects Lee has been associated with include:Living Colour, Macy Gray, Cheap Trick, Tool, White Zombie, Bush, Good Charlotte, Korn, Queen, Killing Joke, Ministry, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, KC and the Sunshine Band, Zilch, Wax, Fishbone, Bad Brains, Kmfdm, John Prine, Outkast, Beyonce, Gnarles Barkley, Modest Mouse, John McLaughlin, Warren Zevon, Branford Marsalis, Sonny Rollins, Joan Baez, Whitney Houston, Gloria Gaynor, Rory Gallagher, Jaco Pastorius, John Legend, Lisa Marie Presley, Wayne Kramer, Brazilian Girls, The Damned, Shoes, Harold Budd, Glenn Branca, The Art Ensemble of Chicago, Neds Atomic Dustbin, Engelbert Humperdink, Buddy Guy, Jr. Wells, Otis Rush, Todd Rundgren, Aretha Franklin, Robin Williams, Al DiMeola, Hot Tuna, Destiny's Child, Stanley Clarke, Andre Bocelli, Michael McDonald, Jonathan Davis, Phunk Junkeez, Geggy Tah, Phantom Planet, Deftones, Shaquille O'Neal, Ebenezer Obey, Hugh Masekela, Richard Thompson, Adrian Belew, and many others. 

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Music is akin to the unpredictability of Las Vegas, where you can't pinpoint where the next chart-topper will emerge or who the next superstar might be.

My love for music transcends all boundaries, and I extend a warm invitation to musicians of every skill level to reach out.

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