OUR ECOSYSTEM
Brian Jacques
Redwood Music Studios is the culmination of Brian Jacques' life's work.
With more than 30 years of experience as a performer, songwriter, producer, engineer, multi-instrumentalist, and artist mentor, Brian has dedicated his life to pursuing the heart of music and helping others discover theirs.
Brian's musical journey began at the age of seven, singing and performing alongside his mother in church. As a teenager, he was already performing throughout Southern Ontario, eventually becoming a founding member of local bands, playing festivals, clubs, and events across Ontario and Michigan. Through original projects, cover bands, solo performances, and countless hours both on stage and in the studio, Brian developed not only his musicianship but also a deep understanding of what it takes to transform an idea into a meaningful artistic expression.
Over the years, Brian has worn many hats—performer, songwriter, arranger, producer, engineer, teacher, and coach. Each experience has shaped his ability to guide artists through the creative process with both technical excellence and genuine care. His passion lies not simply in making recordings, but in helping artists uncover the heartbeat of their songs—the authentic emotion, message, and identity that makes their music uniquely their own.
At the core of Brian's philosophy is a commitment to serving others. One of his guiding principles is, "You can only keep what you have by giving it away." That belief has become part of the foundation of Redwood Music Studios. Whether he's teaching a beginner their first chords, coaching an artist through a creative breakthrough, or producing a full-length record, Brian approaches every project with the same goal: helping people become the best version of themselves through music.
For Brian, music is more than entertainment—it is connection, community, expression, and purpose. Redwood Music Studio exists to create a place where artists are supported, creativity is nurtured, and great music can grow.
Justin Dow is a professional music instructor, musician, music producer and recording engineer. He has been teaching music lessons since 2008 and has a passion for bringing out the best in his students.
In addition to his role as a music teacher, Justin also performs live music locally with acts such as: Petals of Gold, Saints Down, Modern Current, Imposter Club and others.
Justin also operates his own music production and recording business. In doing so he has worked with several musicians to help create their song recordings for professional release on radio and streaming services.
Justin has earned both a Bachelors of Music degree from the University of Windsor as well as an Honours Diploma from the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology. He has played guitar in a wide variety of bands and is well educated in different styles of music such as Rock, Pop, Jazz, Metal, Classical, and Country.
Justin is passionate about fostering a love of music in his students. His passion for music education shows in the way he approaches each lesson and how he works with his students to build their confidence in their abilities.
Justin Dow
Jael Hernandez
Soprano Jael Hernandez, praised for her beautiful, shimmery high notes, is a graduate of the University of Windsor and an emerging artist with an expanding presence in opera, musical theatre, and concert repertoire.
Her recent credits include soprano soloist in Mendelssohn’s Elijah and Kate Pinkerton in Madama Butterfly, both with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra, as well as La maestra delle novizie in Puccini’s Suor Angelica, Virtù in Monteverdi’s L’incoronazione di Poppea, Pamina in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte, and Maria in The Sound of Music with the UMEI Players. She has also been featured as a soloist with Abridged Opera and Opera Festival Niagara, and her performances have taken her internationally, including a debut in Berlin, Germany.
Zhang Ningzhao
Bringing a song to life often means telling its story visually. Our collaborative videographer and film director brings years of international experience in film editing and directing, having worked extensively in China on a wide range of creative productions.
Drawing from a deep understanding of visual storytelling, he works alongside Redwood artists to create compelling music videos and visual content that capture the heart of their music. From concept development and storyboarding to shoot planning, lighting design, and post-production editing, he guides projects through every stage of the creative process with professionalism and artistic vision.
Whether you're looking to produce a simple performance video or a fully realized cinematic concept, his expertise helps transform musical ideas into powerful visual experiences that connect with audiences and strengthen your artistic message.