Amy King is an RAC graduate. She's been working at Grant Avenue Studios since graduating from RAC. Originally from Newfoundland, Amy landed a post graduate internship at the famous Hamilton studio founded by Daniel Lanois of U2 and Peter Gabriel fame. Amy has worked at Grant Avenue Studio ever since. Amy was named "Recording Engineer of the Year" at the Hamilton Music Awards in 2005, 2006, and 2007.
Amy's training for a career in music started when she began studying piano at the age of five. As an accomplished pianist, Amy has received fifteen awards for piano performances, including a music scholarship. At age ten, Amy discovered the passion for her career in music at her local church in Grand Falls, Newfoundland. Amy quickly became very involved in every aspect of the music program by playing piano for soloists, services, and choirs. After high school, Amy studied numerous subjects in University for three years including psychology, philosophy, and architecture. These years were beneficial, but music remained her true calling.
In February of 2002, Amy moved to Ontario to study recording at RAC, and after graduating later that year, Amy was hired at Grant Avenue Studio. Amy immediately began using her newly acquired skills in recording, and began playing a large role in many projects. Amy was the assistant recording engineer on Gordon Lightfoot's "Harmony", Kevin Breit's "Skeddaddle", and The Acoustics "A Thousand Yesterdays" as well as countless other local projects after just two months at Grant Avenue.
In 2004, Amy recorded two tracks from John P. Allen's (Prairie Oyster) "Canadian Fiddle". She also co-engineered Santee Smith's "Kaha-wi" which was nominated for two Aboriginal music awards in 2004. "KaHa:Wi" also was awarded "Best Cultural/Ethnic Recording" at the 2005 Hamilton Music Awards. Amy's work as the recording/mix engineer for Ted and Irena Welhasch Baerg "La Mystique D'amour" has received much acclaim. Collectively Ted and Irena have had major roles in Madame Butterfly, Phantom of the Opera and Turandot.
With so many great learning experiences, Amy continued to her growth by being invited to play an instrumental role on numerous projects. Amy also co-engineered "Three A.M" and "Peacemakers Lullaby" which was nominated for two Aboriginal Music Awards in 2005. As well, Amy co-engineered Chantal Chamberlands's "Dripping Indigo", and helped record Gordon Lightfoot's four night Massey Hall concert series in May.
Amy recently produced and recorded an album with Lori Reid named "Songs that won't fall away". Lori currently tours internationally with Daniel Lanois, and the Elmer Isler Singers. Also, Amy just engineered an album with Diane Tarantino. Splash'N Boots "Popcorn, Pickles, and Parrots" was recorded by Amy and was named "Children's Album of the year" at the Hamilton Music Awards.
Amy also co-engineered the live Y-108 studio sessions at Grant Avenue studio. These sessions have included acts such as the Tea Party, Collective Soul, Finger Eleven, Matt Mays, Ian Thornley, 54/40 Tom Wilson, the music, Boy, and many more.