Leslie Richter

Biography

Leslie Richter is a Nashville based producer and recording engineer. After graduating Middle Tennessee State University, she began her career as a staff engineer at the acclaimed Oceanway Studios in Nashville. It was there she not only developed her ear and style working on countless award-winning records, but also gained experience in studio wiring and electronics thru decommissioning and rebuilding several large format consoles.

In 2008 she joined Ben Folds’ team to bring his then private studio (Historic RCA Studio A) back to life. Since handing the reigns of Studio A over to producer Dave Cobb and his team, Leslie continues to work as a freelance producer/engineer in the Nashville area. She is an active member of The Recording Academy and has served on the Nashville Chapter's Board of Governors, as co-chair of the Nashville Producers & Engineers Wing, and as a mentor in the GrammyU mentorship program. She’s both an ally and an advocate, and is involved with Women’s Audio Mission, Soundgirls, She is the Music, and Change the Conversation. She’s also a member of Leadership Music class of 2022.

Leslie’s credits and clients have grown into a delightfully eclectic cast of characters including Sheryl Crow, Spoon, Sara Bareilles, Wynonna, John Hiatt, Kacey Musgraves, Jim Lauderdale, Ben Folds, Elizabeth Cook, and Jessi Alexander.

In addition to producing and engineering, Leslie feels fortunate to have the opportunity to educate our next generation(s) of creators – not only on Belmont’s main campus, but also in historic studios like Quonset Hut and Columbia Studio A. She is a witness to how much Belmont has grown and looks forward to being part of its continued growth.