Meet the Team
Eric Sheppard
Eric is a performer, songwriter, audio engineer, and producer with experience on both sides of the studio glass. Recently moving home to Cincinnati from Nashville, Eric draws from experience performing around the country as a guitarist and vocalist both live and in the studio. As an audio engineer, Eric was educated at the Recording Workshop in Chillicothe OH, having received both the Core and Advanced certifications that they offer.
Scott Sheppard
Scott Sheppard is a composer, producer, and mixer based in Los Angeles, where he has worked with some of the industry's top storytellers and musicians. Scott has written and recorded music for major television shows on networks such as FOX, NBC, Netflix, HBO, Amazon, and Peacock. His music and score mixing contributed to the EMMY winning score for the documentary 'Lucy and Desi' at the 2022 EMMY awards. Scott was also nominated for a Cinema Audio Society Award for his outstanding score mixing on this project, his second nomination in the category (VEEP, series finale, 2019 ). Scott moved to LA in 2013 after completing his undergraduate degree from the University of Cincinnati in music composition. He graduated from USC’s Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television graduate program.
Brent Sheppard
Brent Sheppard has been writing, recording, producing, and performing music in the Cincinnati area for the better part of 3 decades. As a self-taught musician and engineer, what started with a cheap 8-track recorder soon developed into a formidable home recording setup, which he has maintained and developed ever since. Recording everything from hip-hop to rock to polka, Brent has been on the cutting edge of bringing affordable, high quality recording to Cincinnati since the mid 90's. Meanwhile, his music has earned multiple placements on national television. Eventually, Brent decided to put his passion and experience into a new project, a state-of-the-art recording studio built from the ground up. He enlisted the help of Gavin Haverstick from Haverstick Designs, and together they designed a one of a kind space focused on acoustics, creativity, and versatility. After a great deal of hard work and help from his family, friends, and others, Legacy Soundworks is the result. As owner and CEO, Brent strives to give you the best experience and end result possible.
Valarie Sheppard
Valarie leads the studio's business operations and coordinates community integration and outreach. She retired from a vibrant career at The Procter and Gamble Company where she was Group Vice President, Treasurer and Controller, in 2021. She now maintains a portfolio of work including non-profit and corporate board seats. Valarie has spent many years as a leader in the Cincinnati community focused on non-profits, cultural institutions, and philanthropy. She currently sits on the board of directors of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and has in the past sat on the boards of King Records Legacy Committee, and The United Way, where she was board chair. With Legacy Soundworks, she hopes to provide another gathering place for the vibrant Cincinnati arts community.
