Rocco Guarino
Record Producer – Video Director
ScrollFrom the studio.
Videos with legends.
Shot from the inside.
The rawness of it.
Songs you’ve already heard.
- NBC
- ABC
- Comedy Central
- Hulu
- Netflix
- HBO
- + international networks
Where stale formulas don’t exist.
Records that move people.
Rocco Guarino is a record producer based in Nashville, TN. He’s also a songwriter, video director, and photographer. He received an RIAA 2× Platinum award for his work with Velvet Revolver, the rock supergroup featuring Slash, Duff, and Matt of Guns N’ Roses, and Scott Weiland from Stone Temple Pilots.
In the studio, Rocco has worked with Elton John, Billy Corgan, Juliette Lewis, and members of Weezer, Pearl Jam, The Cult, and many others, including two American Idol finalists.
He has directed videos with legends such as Stevie Wonder, Bono, Brian Wilson, and Steven Tyler, and been hired by designer John Varvatos, songwriter Diane Warren, Cherie Currie of The Runaways, and legendary photographer Jim Marshall. Doing sound and video, he’s toured with Velvet Revolver, Stone Temple Pilots, Diane Warren, Billy Bob Thornton, and others.
As a songwriter, Rocco’s songs can be heard on NBC, ABC, Comedy Central, Hulu, Netflix, HBO, and many international networks, used for feature films and shows. As a photographer, his work has been featured in Billboard, Rolling Stone, SPIN, Bass Player, Penthouse (the music section ;-), and E! Magazine — and used for retail packaging, album art, posters, and outdoor billboard campaigns in NY and LA.
- RIAA 2× Platinum — Velvet Revolver
- Billboard #1 debut & a Grammy — documented with VR
- #9 on VH-1 — first music video directed
- Founder, Starlite Records — est. 2021
- Fonogenic Studios — A&R & Chief Engineer
- The Recording Academy — voting member
In their words.
He has a great ear for putting melodies over chords, and a great eye for visuals. Everything he does, he does with soul.
Guy’s got the best fuckin’ sense of humor on the whole godamned fuckin planet. God bless Rocco.
Rocco is a number ONE human being — adds so much to any situation with his absolute positivity!
Rocco Rocks!! But seriously, his years of experience and quick intuition make working with him a breeze that always results in a great finished product.
Rocco makes the process easy — and more than that, he actually gets it. He hears a song and comes back with ideas that are unique, but still serve the track. That’s rarer than people think.
It’s hard to quantify Rocco’s contribution to Velvet Revolver. From recording the band to directing music videos and everything in between, his talent and temperament made him invaluable!
Rocco not only has great ears, but he has a very keen eye for visuals.
Working with Rocco is a blast. Not only do you end up with something that sounds really good at the end of the project, but you have a great time from start to finish.
I met Rocco when I was managing Scott Weiland. He is a great producer, engineer and an even better guy. Few make rock records better. Highly recommend!
Rocco creates the kind of environment where artists feel comfortable enough to take creative risks. His passion, positivity, and unwavering work ethic make him someone you’ll always want in the room.
A Master of maintaining the character and roots of a sound while simultaneously thinking outside of the box.
Rocco combines a stellar personality with impeccable taste and an incredible ear for music. Working or hanging out with him is always an absolute pleasure.
Having the opportunity to work alongside Rocco on a rock and roll album was an unforgettable experience. His experience and expertise in the recording world opens the door for new ideas and a unique approach. Not to mention, his ability to create a laid back, yet creatively-driven environment in the studio is world class.
I can hear all the little things he did to make it sound it’s best — I’m very proud of the sound we made and couldn’t be more fortunate to work with such a good friend!
Without Rocco this album wouldn’t have happened. Working with him reignited the fire inside me to keep pushing forward and not take anything for granted.
Any artist who is lucky enough to work in the studio with Rocco comes out of it a better songwriter, an elevated player, and leaves with a killer album to show for it.
Best ear in the business. Rocco has a special way of hearing the thing within the thing.
Rocco doesn’t just capture the sound you’re looking for, he captures your total vision and brings it to life.
Rocco is an highly creative songwriter and producer and I’ve been fortunate to work with him on several excellent projects. Highly recommended.
Everything Rocco touches turns to gold. His work is consistently nothing less than top-notch excellence.
Rocco is nothing short of a great producer. He’s one of the most honest and caring and committed individuals that I have ever had the pleasure to know and work with.
It’s easy to be inspired working with Rocco, most guys get in the way, Rocco lets the music be the music!
Rocco will make your recording dreams come true with a bit of magic sprinkled on top, and you’ll have a fun time all the way through.
Rocco absolutely killed it the vibes were so chill, you won’t be disappointed. He’s a badass!
Rocco always nails it, great sense of timing and details to just make things feel right — musically, visually — and epic wit!
Let’s make something.
Booking a session, pitching a song, or planning a video — reach out.