Ryan Hewitt is a Grammy Award-winning producer, mixer and engineer who splits his time between Nashville and Los Angeles. For over 20 years, he has collaborated with chart-topping artists across a wide range of genres.

Recent Work

Hewitt’s recent highlights feature mixing Noah Kahan’s phenomenally successful Stick Season project, encompassing its deluxe edition and collaborations. He also co-produced and mixed Live from Fenway Park, released in fall 2024. Additional recent projects include mixes for Koe Wetzel, James Bay, Brittney Spencer, Sam Barber, Smashing Pumpkins, Wilderado, and Badflower.

Ryan has contributed to No. 1 albums for Red Hot Chili Peppers (Stadium Arcadium as well as 2022’s Unlimited Loveand Return of the Dream Canteen), Noah Kahan, The Lumineers, blink-182, Little Big Town, Harry Connick Jr., and The Avett Brothers.

In 2024, his production work included Tyler Childers’ “Song While You’re Away” for the acclaimed Twisters soundtrack, as well as Dexter & The Moonrocks’ buzzworthy debut EPs.

Hewitt closed out 2024 with No. 1 hits across the Country, Alternative, Rock, and AAA charts, featuring:

• “High Road” – Koe Wetzel & Jessie Murph
• “Sad in Carolina” – Dexter & The Moonrocks
• “Up All Night” – James Bay ft. Noah Kahan & The Lumineers
• “Detroit” – Badflower

Stratmosphere Studio & Spatial Audio

Ryan runs Stratmosphere Studio in Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in stereo and spatial mixing. Most recently, he completed the highly regarded spatial audio mix for Oasis’ legendary debut album Definitely Maybe.

Stratmosphere delivers top-tier spatial audio mixes for Ryan’s projects as well as those of many other producers, mixers, and labels. Recent highlights feature work for Neil Young (R/M/Atmos), Kacey Musgraves, Leon Bridges, Garth Brooks, and Tyler Childers (Atmos).

Early Years & Career

Born into the music business, Ryan grew up learning from his father, renowned mobile recording engineer David Hewitt. As a teenager, he polished truck wheels, wrapped cables, and pushed cases around venues while soaking in the industry firsthand. Most importantly, he embraced his father’s famous saying:

“On the road, you only have one chance to get it right.”

Ryan later earned a degree in electrical engineering from Tufts University before moving to New York City, where he worked at Sony Music Studios with legendary producers Phil Ramone, Walter Afanasieff, and Bob Power. From there, he relocated to Los Angeles’ Cello Studios (now EastWest Studios), where he teamed up with Rick Rubin and the Red Hot Chili Peppers—ultimately engineering and mixing the band’s Grammy-winning, triple-platinum 2006 double album Stadium Arcadium.

His work with Rubin led to collaborations with Neil Young, The Chicks, Angus & Julia Stone, Lady Gaga, and The Avett Brothers, among many others.

Artistic Approach & Praise

In the studio, Ryan’s work mirrors the artistic vision of the musicians he collaborates with. His sharp instincts, technical mastery, and deep musical empathy help artists achieve their signature sound.

Acclaimed artists have praised his work:

• Burt Bacharach: “…stunning, shining through.”
• Harry Connick Jr.: “Ryan’s instincts and taste are impeccable.”
• John Frusciante: “I could not have made this record without you.”

Creative Philosophy

Passionate about helping artists bring their visions to life, Ryan thrives on innovation and collaboration. Whether mixing, engineering, or producing, he embraces each role with dedication—elevating artists to their highest potential in a way that is both personally and professionally fulfilling.