Today we’d like to introduce you to Andrew Feltenstein.
Hi Andrew, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Absolutely. My career has really grown out of a deep commitment to music, storytelling, and creative collaboration.
I started out composing and supervising music for advertising, and early on I realized how important it was to have a space where creative people could truly collaborate — not just a recording studio, but an environment where ideas move fast and artists feel supported. That vision is what led me to build Beacon Street Studios in Venice, CA, which has become the center of everything I do.
One of the defining chapters of Beacon Street has been working with Crown and the M.O.B. Crown is one of the most exceptional artists I’ve ever worked with — a true force of nature. His ability to blend raw energy, musicianship, and emotional honesty is rare, and producing his projects has been creatively transformative. Our partnership pushed Beacon Street to operate at its highest level, bringing together musicians, producers, and engineers in a way that felt organic and electric.
Working with Crown didn’t just shape the sound of those records: it shaped the identity of Beacon Street itself. His artistry demanded a space where innovation wasn’t just encouraged, it was required. That collaboration reinforced everything I set out to build: a studio where great ideas happen, where talent is recognized and amplified, and where the creative process feels alive.
Today, Beacon Street Studios continues to grow from that foundation — a place defined by collaboration, elevated by artists like Crown, and driven by the belief that when you bring the right people together, the work becomes something bigger than any one person.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Not at all — and honestly, I don’t think a smooth road would’ve produced the same kind of work.
Building Beacon Street Studios was equal parts vision and controlled chaos. In the early days, it was just a handful of us trying to create something bigger than our resources, carving out a space in an industry that’s constantly shifting. We were competing with giant studios while operating like a bootstrapped creative collective — so every project, every client, every deadline mattered.
Working with artists at Crown’s level also comes with its own kind of pressure. Crown’s creativity is boundless, which is incredible, but it means you have to be able to keep up — emotionally, musically, logistically. There were moments when we were pushing so hard to elevate the sound, or to meet a deadline on a project everyone believed in, that it felt like we were building the airplane while flying it. Those challenges were real.
And then there’s the reality of running any creative operation: staffing, budgets, expectations, burnout, the constant need to innovate in an environment where everyone wants something “fresh” yesterday. There were stretches where we were running on fumes, trying to maintain quality while the workload kept stacking.
But all of those struggles shaped us. They forced Beacon Street to evolve, to become smarter, tighter, more intentional. The obstacles weren’t detours — they were the catalysts that made the studio what it is. The hard moments are the reason the great moments feel so powerful.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
At the core of everything I do is the belief that musicians are the heartbeat of any great project. My job is really to create the environment, the resources, and the energy that allow them to shine.
At Beacon Street Studios, I focus on producing, supervising, and building teams around artists whose work deserves to be heard at the highest level. I’m known less for chasing trends and more for championing the musicians themselves — giving them space to experiment, to take risks, and to push their own boundaries. Whether I’m working on an ad campaign, a film, or an artist project, my north star is always the same: elevate the musicians.
Working with artists like Crown and the M.O.B. has defined that philosophy. Crown’s talent is so unique, so explosive, that it forced me to rethink how a studio should support an artist. His musicians — every player in the M.O.B. — brought a level of soul and precision that made every session feel like lightning in a bottle. My proudest moments aren’t awards or campaigns; they’re those nights in the studio when the band hits something magical and you realize you’re witnessing a piece of music that didn’t exist five minutes earlier.
What sets me apart is that I see my role as a facilitator of musicianship rather than the center of it. I’m not interested in being the loudest voice in the room — I’m interested in creating the room where the right voices can thrive. I bring the structure, the vision, and the support system, but the musicians bring the heartbeat, and I never lose sight of that.
The thing I’m most proud of is the community of players, writers, singers, and creatives who trust Beacon Street enough to bring their raw ideas through the door. They’re the reason the work feels alive. If there’s anything that defines my approach, it’s this: great music starts with great musicians — everything else is built around them.
Can you share something surprising about yourself?
Something most people don’t realize about me is that I’m actually a total romantic.
You wouldn’t necessarily guess it from the pace of the work or the environments I’m usually in, but underneath everything — the producing, the sessions, the late-night deadlines. I’m driven by a pretty deep sense of emotion. I’m a believer in connection, in chemistry, in those intangible moments where something just feels right.
Being a romantic shapes how I approach music, too. I’m always chasing that emotional truth in a performance — the line that hits you in the chest, the chord that opens something up in you, the take where the musicians stop being technical and start being human. That’s the stuff that moves me.
People often see the analytical or logistical side of what I do, but behind it there’s this very sentimental core. I love love, I love beauty, I love meaning: and I think that softness, that romantic streak, is part of what keeps my work grounded in feeling rather than formula.
Contact Info:
- Website: www,beaconstreetstudios.com
