Case Study:

Sunday Gems with Kehlani – Crafting Intimate Audio for Apple Music

Client:

The Grill Studios: Emeryville, CA
🎧 Sunday Gems Podcast | Apple Music
🎤 Hosted by Kehlani & Reyna Biddy

The Opportunity

When Apple Music tapped Grammy-nominated recording artist Kehlani and her co-host Reyna to deliver the final two episodes of their acclaimed podcast series Sunday Gems, they needed a space and sound that matched the emotional depth and production quality of their vision. That's where I stepped in—bringing both hospitality and high-fidelity audio engineering to the table.

My Role

Working as a freelance audio engineer at The Grill Studios in the Bay Area, I led the full production environment for the sessions. My responsibilities extended far beyond pressing record:

  • 🎙️ Studio Setup & Sound Design
    Customized the podcast studio and lounge for optimal comfort and sound quality.

  • 🍽️ Session Experience Coordination
    Handled logistics including catered services and pre-session accommodations.

  • 🎚️ Engineering & Recording
    Oversaw the full technical workflow, from mic placement to live dialogue capture, ensuring each take met Apple Music’s premium standards.

The Episodes

  • "Pregnancy & Birth"
    A raw, vulnerable conversation on life transitions, motherhood, and womanhood.

  • "While We Wait"
    A reflective dialogue capturing the emotional space between growth and arrival.

Both episodes are testaments to audio that serves the message—intimate, clear, and intentional.

🎧 Listen on Apple Music

The Outcome

  • ✅ Delivered two final episodes that met Apple Music’s broadcast standards

  • 🔊 Created a relaxed, artist-friendly recording environment that encouraged openness and authenticity

  • 🎯 Executed a seamless technical session with zero post-production corrections required

Behind the Session

This project was more than a recording gig—it was about creating space for truth. In moments like these, the role of an audio engineer becomes invisible but vital. I was proud to contribute to episodes that continue to resonate with a global audience, helping elevate stories that matter.

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