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02/24/2026
Watch this unedited televised interview, where I share my experience working with Norman Connors, Phyllis Hyman, and others as Norman’s longtime recording and mixing engineer.
Live musicians.
Real sessions.
Real studio discipline.
This was recorded in connection with a national television production, capturing me speaking directly about the art and craft of recording and mixing, the importance of musicianship, and the responsibility of capturing performances accurately.
The full authority profile and interview are here:
👉 https://ralphsutton.com/recording-engineering-blog/ralph-sutton-norman-connors-recording-engineer
Ralph Sutton
Recording & Mixing Engineer | Producer | Dolby Atmos Specialist
Ralph Sutton Norman Connors Recording Engineer | Former Motown Hitsville Staff Engineer Ralph Sutton Norman Connors recording engineer reflects on his work at Motown Hitsville and recording live Jazz, Funk and R&B musicians.
“Everything you achieve and everything you fail to achieve is the direct result of your own thoughts.” -Ralph Sutton
In this business, your mind is your most powerful instrument. 🧠🎶
🚪 If you think small, you’ll act small.
⏳ If you think you’re not ready, you’ll never move.
🏳️ If you believe you can’t win, you’ve already lost.
💡 Your thoughts set your ceiling, and your actions prove it right or wrong.
Indie music success isn’t just about talent or connections.
It’s about the mindset that says:
✅ I can learn this.
✅ I can build this.
✅ I will make this happen.
Every song, every collab, every production, every mix starts in your head before it ever hits the world.
Control your thoughts, and you control your career.
Lose control of your thoughts, and you lose control of your career.
Why stereo still matters and when immersive audio makes sense, especially for live Jazz, Funk, R&B, and Soul recordings. RalphSutton.com
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