Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Justine Blazer. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Alright, Justine thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Can you open up about a risk you’ve taken – what it was like taking that risk, why you took the risk and how it turned out?
One of the biggest risks I’ve taken was moving to Nashville to pursue music. 13 years now in Nashville, I eventually opened my own studio, Ten7Teen Studios, which I recently converted it to a Dolby Atmos 7.1.4. As a woman producer, mixing/audio engineer, and artist, I wanted to do it all. I left a comfortable path back in Michigan, a steady stream of gigs clients and collaborations, and instead stepped into a city where I didn’t know if there was space for someone like me to fully be me. I wasn’t just trying to make a living — I was trying to make history.
The decision wasn’t just about geography. It was about declaring to the universe that I believed in my own vision, that I could be a respected producer, engineer, artist, and creative force all in one. All without needing to shrink or fit into anyone else’s status quo. I took everything I had, my savings, experience, energy and poured it into representing my future.
There were moments of doubt, of course. I had to fight through imposter syndrome, second-guessing, and the reality of being one of the very few women in a male-dominated industry doing what I do. But that risk has become one of my greatest rewards. I’ve since worked on hundreds of records, 2x Billboard, #1 on iTunes #1 Amazon Best Seller, earned over 33 million streams, won numerous awards, and was on my first Grammy nominated project. More than that, I’ve become the blueprint for other women who want to make a difference — not just in front of the mic, but behind the board, in the credits, and in the history books.
That risk taught me that the universe responds when you show up as your highest self — boldly, unapologetically, and with purpose.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
I’m Justine Blazer! I am a 2x Billboard charting music producer, songwriter, artist, audio engineer, vocal producer, and Dolby Atmos mixer based in Nashville. I have my own recording studio. I’ve worked on over 400 projects with 33+ million streams, seven #1’s on iTunes and multi award-winning.
I got into music at a young age. My mother was a dance studio owner. I was exposed to all kinds of music. Growing up, I realized I didn’t just want to be the voice — I wanted to shape the sound. Over time, I built the skills to do it all: producing, engineering, mixing, and vocal production. Today, I help artists and brands create world-class music that feels authentic, immersive, and undeniable.
My specialty is helping clients find their true sound and elevating their vision into something even bigger than they imagined. I create an environment where creativity can be fearless — and because I do it all under one roof, the vision stays crystal clear from start to finish.
What sets me apart? It’s the blend of artistry, technical mastery, and emotional intelligence. I’m proud to be one of the few women operating at this level in the industry — and even prouder to be setting a blueprint for others to follow.
I believe the future belongs to those brave enough to create it — and I’m just getting started.
In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?
To truly support artists and build a thriving creative ecosystem, society needs to start valuing creativity not just as entertainment, but as essential. Art shapes culture, drives innovation, and creates emotional connection — it’s not a luxury, it’s a foundation.
We need to invest in creatives the way we invest in any other industry: through better funding, fairer pay, accessible education, mental health support, and platforms that give diverse voices real opportunities, not just token spaces.
It’s also about shifting the conversation around success. It’s not just the “viral moment” that matters — it’s the body of work, the dedication to craft, the decades of unseen effort that artists pour into mastering what they do. Society should celebrate that journey, not just the highlights.
And finally, we need more gatekeepers willing to move aside and more systems built by artists for artists. True creativity flourishes when there’s freedom, trust, and infrastructure that empowers instead of exploiting.
When we respect creativity as the powerful force it is — not just something to consume, but something to champion — that’s when the real magic happens.
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
For me, the most rewarding aspect of being an artist and creative is getting to turn something invisible — a feeling, a thought, a dream — into something real that moves people. It’s the pure magic of creation: taking what’s in my mind and heart and building a sound, a song, a moment that didn’t exist before, and then watching it connect with someone else’s life in a way I could never predict.
It’s not just about making music — it’s about making meaning. Every project is a chance to leave behind something bigger than myself, something that might inspire, heal, empower, or wake someone up to their own potential.
I also find deep reward in being part of the movement that’s redefining who gets to lead in this industry. Every time I step into the room as a producer, engineer, and artist, I’m opening the door wider for others — and that impact means just as much to me as the music itself.
At the end of the day, being a creative is a way of living in constant alignment with possibility — and that’s the greatest reward of all.
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