Who we are
Media Blitz Music Studios is Westchester's largest four-room rehearsal studio that offers musicians and performers multiple sound-treated spaces to practice, record, or collaborate. Each room is equipped with brand new essential top tier drum kits, amplifiers, keyboards, and PA systems, allowing for plug-and-play convenience. With varied room sizes, it can accommodate solo artists, duos, and full bands simultaneously. This setup provides flexibility, privacy, and a professional environment ideal for preparing for gigs, recording sessions, or creative development.
Dan Shaw –
Dan is a proud business owner who has been writing and performing music for over four decades. His time as an drummer, engineer, manager, and his all-around skilled tradesman ship are what built the foundation for Media Blitz Studios. With years of experience, a wide range of connections and clientele, and being the definition of a “people person”, Dan looks to provide quality service that is held to the highest of standards. Dan has worked with countless bands and has made his name across several different genres. Playing some of NYC’s famous venues like CBGBS, Irving Plaza with some of hardcore’s biggest names and performing alongside many big acts spanning hundreds of shows, Dan is fluent in knowing what a band needs to succeed. Via Media Blitz Music Studios, Dan puts his knowledge and resources to work for every client that walks through our doors. Dan is currently sponsored by SJC Drums.
Ethan Portes-Chaikin –
Engineer/Producer: Our in-house engineer and producer Ethan Portes-Chaikin began his involvement in the music industry at the young age of ten. Beyond learning the artform of Hip-Hop and writing lyrics, Ethan honed the basic piano skills he had obtained at an even younger age and began to produce hip-hop beats. From that point on, Ethan applied his skills to a plethora of different genres, including but not limited to house music, hardcore, metalcore, pop, ska, punk, and folk music. Ethan is also no stranger to performing, fronting the hardcore act Grave Heist, and writing his own music for licensing and other purposes. Now, in his early thirties, Ethan has over two decades of experience working in the music industry, with plenty more to go. Ethan is a Berklee school of music Gradate.
