Leslie Richter

Biography

Leslie Richter is a Nashville-based producer and recording engineer. After earning her B.S. in Recording Industry: Production and Technology in 1999, she began her career as a staff engineer at the acclaimed Ocean Way Studios in Nashville. There, she not only developed her ear and style working on countless award-winning records but also gained experience in studio wiring and electronics by 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 for commercial use. Since handing the reigns of Studio A over to producer Dave Cobb and his team, Leslie continues to work as a freelance producer/engineer/mixer in the Nashville area. She is an active member of Audio Engineering Society and The Recording Academy, having served on the Nashville Chapter's Board of Governors, as co-chair of the Nashville Producers & Engineers Wing, on the P&E Wing Steering Committee and Advisory Council, and as a mentor in the GrammyU mentorship program. She’s both an ally and an advocate who supports organizations such as 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, Jessi Alexander, and Brandy Clark.

In addition to her work in the industry, Leslie is grateful for the opportunity to educate and mentor our next generation(s) of creators. She is a witness to how much Belmont University has grown and looks forward to being part of its continued growth.