Stuart's audio goal is to finesse detail within a composite picture that leaves the listener with the impression of having had a memorable, almost tactile involvement with the music.  He has an audiotory focus and experience that bridges modern and early forms.  Adept at computer or analog console mixing, he seeks to serve each clients' need to connect with their particular audience.

A professional musician since the late 80's, Stuart formed Zen Frisbee with Chuck Garrison (later of Superchunk) and Kevin Dixon in Chapel Hill, NC while also pursuing blues-oriented efforts with Dmitri Resnik and Arne Englund.  Moving to the burgeoning music scene in Charlottesville, VA, Stuart developed Wolves of Azure, a rock and blues act that toured the US.  The full-length album, "out of the blue", featured original material and sold over 3,000 copies in a pre-internet world.  The Wolves played close to 200 shows a year (even headlining shows at CBGB's and the Bayou) while sharing the stage with Dave Matthews, Matt “Guitar” Murphy, Mike Seeger, Edgar Winter, Danny Gatton, Delbert McClinton, Marshall Tucker Band, Aquarium Rescue Unit, and many others.

In the mid 90's, Stuart moved his family to Washington, DC to work as a studio engineer at the Pacifica Network, National Public Radio and multiple Washington, D.C. radio stations. Interested in pursuing a greater understanding of audio and amplifiers, he completed a degree in electrical engineering at the University of Maryland, which led to work with the Bureau of Standards (NIST) and the Defense Department.  Stuart continued to play throughout the East Coast with former members of Danny Gatton's band as well as continuously recording and mixing.  In 2006 Stuart opened Stonebridge Studios.

Stuart mixed the XTC tribute from Bandhouse Gigs which follows 2019's British Invasion 2 album, 2018's Elvis Costello tribute, and 2017's David Bowie tribute.  Each album has featured more than 40 Washington area musicians.  The pleasure of recording and mixing a track on Bill & Billy Emerson's album was highlighted by Bill's induction into the IBMA Hall of Fame.  Stuart also mixed the 2017 Christmas album from highly respected jazz guitarist ​​​Frank Vignola (featuring Gary Mazzaroppi and chanteuse Audra Mariel).  Other highlights have also included recording, mixing, and co-producing Jimmy Gaudreau's CD release, "Give Us Strength", which features Mike Auldridge (dobro), Jonathan Edwards (of "Sunshine" fame), vocalist Elle Mears, and many other wonderful musicians and vocalists.  Stuart also has finished mastering Steve Albini recorded songs from Croatia's Psihomodo Pop, who previously employed Stonebridge Studios for the mastering on their award-winning album, "Ciribu Ciriba".

Other notable projects are Stuart's recording, mixing, and co-producing of the Stray Birds’ debut album, which NPR awarded “Top Ten of 2012″. He also served the same role for their follow-up effort, "Best Medicine", which was released under Yep-Roc Records.  Stuart also co-produced, recorded, and mixed the Steel Wheels’ “Lay Down Lay Low”, which won the Independent Music Awards’ “Best Americana Album of 2012″. The internationally-acclaimed album “2:10 Train” on Rebel Records with Jimmy Gaudreau and Moondi Klein that Stuart recorded and mixed resulted in him co-producing the 2012 follow-up, “Home From the Mills” and the subsequent "If I Had a Boat". Other musical greats Stuart has enjoyed working with include Orrin Starr, Robbie Schaefer, the Nighthawks, Tom Principato, mandolinist Danny Knicely, Victoria Vox, Robin & Linda Williams, Lavacave, Robert Bobby, jazz drummer Jeremy Carlstedt, Red & the Romantics, the Glen Rock Carollers (oldest men's choir in the US), Mason Porter, and award-winning Croatian group Gretta.

Psihomodo Pop  "Supstance"