THE TEAM
Tom Gordon
Chief Engineer, Producer, Studio Manager & Educator
A Reno native, Tom Gordon is a record producer, engineer, and educator.
Client list includes: Ozzy Osbourne, Dr. Dre, Whitesnake, Boyz II Men, The Beach Boys, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Collective Soul, Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden), Buddy Miles (Hendrix), Laurie Anderson, Leonard Nimoy, Dillinger Escape Plan, E-40, Shock G (Digital Underground), Doug E. Fresh, and even Milli Vanilli's comeback album where they actually sang! Classical clients include Eric Whitacre, Edgar Meyer & the Russian National Orchestra.
TV and film work includes "Role Models" (WB), "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" and "The Naked Gun" (Fox). "Wife Swap," "Inside Edition" (ABC), “Milli Vanilli” (Paramount+), “Behind the Music" (VH1), "Celebrity Deathmatch," "2gether" (MTV)
Gordon has been making records for 35 years with five Platinum and two Gold-selling albums, an Emmy, a 3M Visionary Award, co-produced/engineered 11 Whitesnake Box sets (Rhino/WB), and produced/engineered over 250 independent albums and EPs of local and regional artists. He has also done audio post for several independent films. He is currently chief engineer of Imirage SoundLab, is the former chief engineer at Whitesnake’s Hook City Studio and Granny's House/Sierra Sonics Recording Mansion, and is the owner of Inspired Amateur Productions as a freelance sound engineer and consultant for clients like Mike Love of the Beach Boys, Doug Clifford of Creedence Clearwater, the Cordillera Film Festival, and dozens of regional artists.
Gordon also stage-managed the "Black Potatoe Music Festival" in New Jersey for nearly 20 years where he worked with Honeyboy Edwards (Robert Johnson), Andy Summers (The Police), Tony Levin (Peter Gabriel), Kevin Hearn (Barenaked Ladies), Bernie Worrell (P-Funk/Talking Heads), and many more.
Gordon has a degree in recording sciences from the University of Southern California and has been a lecturer in recording arts at the University of Nevada, Reno since 2007. He is also a session drummer and percussionist who has played and recorded for several area bands and theater productions for decades.
He has produced charity albums benefiting the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, AIDS research, the Washoe County School District Music Program and the Native Forward Scholars Fund.
Alex Breckenridge
Engineer, Producer, Musician & Music Educator
Alex Breckenridge is originally from Emporia, Kansas. After moving to the Sierra Nevada to ski and doing that for several years, he decided to relocate to Reno and get both his undergraduate degree in music and graduate degree in ethnomusicology at the University of Nevada, Reno. Currently Alex works as the 2nd engineer for the international multi-platinum selling rock band Whitesnake, as well as with a diverse array of local and national artists as both an audio engineer and multi-instrumental session musician at Imirage Sound Lab.
Mike Jenkins
Engineer, Producer, Studio Musician & Music Educator
Mike Jenkins is an audio engineer, guitarist, and music educator born and raised in Reno, Nevada.
Mike’s audio engineering career has covered a wide variety of genres and styles, including rock, country, jazz, classical, hip-hop, pop, R&B, metal, and bluegrass. Some of his clients include Mike Love and The Beach Boys Band, Whitesnake, Doug Clifford (CCR), and Chance McKinney as well as dozens of national and regional artists in and around Northern Nevada and California. In addition to music production, Mike is also an experienced audio editor and sound designer.
As a music educator, Mike has taught privately and publicly since 2010. He's taught guitar lessons, music production, music theory, orchestra, choir, bass guitar, and keyboard skills. Click HERE for examples of his work!
Ryan Spector
Engineer, Producer, Musician, DJ & Educator
Ryan Spector is a versatile and experienced Sound Engineer, Producer, Musician, DJ, and AV Technician based in Reno, NV.
As the owner of manyOnemusic, Ryan offers a wide range of services to clients across the Reno-Tahoe area, specializing in the Music, Entertainment, Live Events, and Audio-Visual industries.
He first started learning music production as a teenager, teaching himself programs like Pro-Tools, Reason and Fruity Loops as he assembled a home studio, created instrumentals and recorded songs for his high school friends. He later graduated from CSU Chico in 2012 with a B.A. in Recording Arts & Music Industry, complemented by a minor in Communications Design: Media Arts.
During his college days, he became known for his drumming, instrumentals, and DJ’ing skills while working in the Chico, CA music scene. Since moving to Reno in 2015, he has been more heavily focused on Live Sound and has provided concert production services to a long list of national, regional and local artists. Typically operating as both FOH & Monitor Engineer simultaneously, as well as Stage Manager and Production Manager.
Artists he has worked with include: Cunninlynguists, Lyrics Born, LaRussell, Opio of Hieroglyphics, Prof, Atmosphere, Mr. Dibbs, Mickey Avalon, Los Coast, Burning Spear, Matisyahu, Electric Kif, The Jack Moves, Toubab Krewe, Object Heavy, Kyle Smith, The Expendables, The Suffers, Nether Hour, Alex Lucero Band, T.S.O.L., Ally Venable, The Yawpers, Dale Watson, Charles Wesley Godwin, John Wolfe, Laura Bryna, Marty O’Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra, Two Runner, Midnight North, Tylor & The Train Robbers, Mystic Roots, Cliff Porter, Full Blast, Jelly Bread, Tha Exchange, Pipe Down, Groove Session, and many more!
Ryan's passion for music and technology drives his commitment to excellence, whether he's working on a live event, playing and producing music, or setting up AV systems. His expertise and dedication have made him a respected name in the industry, known for delivering outstanding results and creating memorable experiences for his clients. His diverse skillset and extensive knowledge base enable him to cater to the needs of a wide variety of clients, ensuring high-quality production and exceptional service for every project and event.
Michelle Rebaleati
Engineer, Producer, DJ & Educator
Michelle Rebaleati operates at the intersection of technical mastery and creative vision. With over 16 years of experience as an audio engineer in both live sound and studio production, she brings a meticulous, engineering-focused precision to every project. Her expertise extends into the cinematic realm, where she has spent years editing sound for film, crafting the nuanced sonic landscapes that bring visual stories to life.
This deep technical foundation is complemented by a 14-year career as a DJ, allowing her to curate immersive, vibrant experiences from behind the decks. She has been inspired by all genres of music and is constantly expanding her craft as a musician. A natural collaborator with the soul of an artist, Michelle is dedicated to crafting unforgettable events and productions that resonate long after the final note.
Cole Halvorsen
Engineer, Producer, Musician
Cole Halvorsen is a recording engineer and music producer hailing from Reno, Nevada. Raised in a musical household, Cole was introduced to the guitar by his father, a country singer who instilled in him a deep love for roots-based music. As a teenager, Cole’s fascination with sound led him to purchase his own recording equipment, where he began capturing songs—both his own and those of his friends—in makeshift home studios. What began as a hobby soon turned into a calling, and by the time he was 19, Cole had moved to Portland, Oregon to pursue a career in music.
In Portland, Cole found his footing at Flora Recording & Playback, the studio of acclaimed and Grammy nominated producer Tucker Martine. Over the following years, he engineered sessions with Martine and collaborated with other respected producers such as John Congleton, Joe Chicarelli, and John McEntire. These experiences gave Cole a rich education in both the technical and artistic sides of music production. His time at Flora sharpened his ear for sonic detail and gave him a deep understanding of analog gear, recording techniques, session workflow, and musical storytelling. His credits include work with a wide range of artists such as Mt. Joy, The Decemberists, Madison Cunningham, Bill Frisell, Yebba, Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Whitney, Band Of Heathens, Sleater-Kinney, Tortoise, Charlie Parr and many more.
In 2023, Cole returned to his hometown of Reno to open a new chapter—bringing his knowledge and experience to artists in the Sierra Nevada region. While technically adept at recording music across genres, Cole has a distinct sensibility rooted in Americana—favoring the warmth and intimacy of singer-songwriter, folk, indie, country, jazz, soul, and blues traditions. His production style emphasizes organic textures and human touch, often inspired by the timeless character of analog recordings made on tape—records that carry the hiss of the room, the imperfections of real instruments, and the soul of performances unpolished by digital perfection.