
In this episode of The SOUND Project, Gavin sits down with worship pastor Drew McElhenney at Grand Rapids First to share the powerful story behind Studio33:3. What began as a dream in memory of Sarah turned into a multi-year, community-backed project to build a state-of-the-art recording studio dedicated to worship and the next generation of Christian artists. From early basement recordings to Atmos mixes and Sunday broadcasts, Drew shares the process, the people, and the purpose behind the space.Video By: More Than Media - www.morethan.mediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethan.media/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@morethan.mediaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@morethanmedia_The S.O.U.N.D. Project Podcast:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sound-project/id1680525959Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dkk1s642VFjZGsdYGyxBPGoogle: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kZTBiZGNlOC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwFull episodes playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLghfvh2wd7A9MnVKr44jtPEg0qcZ1esTFKeep up with us on our Socials:- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@haverstickdesigns- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haverstickdesigns/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HaverstickDesigns- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@haverstickdesigns- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/haverstick-designs/- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/haverstickdesigns- Website: https://www.haverstickdesigns.com/#TheSOUNDProject #Studio333 #WorshipMusic #ChristianStudio #RecordingStudio #ChurchMedia #StudioDesign #AudioEngineering #ProAudio #HaverstickDesigns00:00 – Intro: Meet Drew McEleney at Studio 33:301:00 – Early music and worship leadership02:30 – Connecting with Sarah and youth worship04:00 – First recordings and learning the studio process05:00 – Building the new studio after Sarah’s passing06:30 – Why the project needed the right people08:00 – Collaboration with Gavin and Vintage King10:00 – Designing a space with purpose, not ego12:30 – Studio goals: access, affordability, and mission14:30 – Grand opening and early community response16:00 – Inspiring the next generation through creative spaces18:00 – Doing it right—no shortcuts on vision20:00 – Navigating permits, build challenges, and faith22:00 – A full-circle story and future of Studio 33:323:00 – Final thoughts and what’s next