THE STUDIO
Rogue Violin Studios (RVS) provides tailored remote audio production services that help music and video creators elevate the emotional impact of their work.
In a world where new media content is jostling for viewers' attention, creatives require meaningful and highly produced content in order to stand out.
Specializing in violin-driven production, RVS is a queer and femme owned company that recognizes that the creative process, whether for businesses or individuals, can sometimes be vulnerable and overwhelming. Our company prioritizes kind and efficient communication, combining 10+ years program management experience with 25+ years performance experience.
Studio gear highlights include:
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AEA Ribbon 84
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Telefunken FT11
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WA-73 EQ Preamp
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True Systems p2 Stereo Preamp
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UA Apollo
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Classical violinist gone rogue, Samantha Bounkeua (RogueViolin) is a queer performer, composer, & music producer with a focus on violin-driven compositions and collaborating with and amplifying the work of queer, femme and non-binary artists. A graduate from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, she's performed internationally as a guest artist with the Southern Arizona Symphony, New Mexico Symphony, Oberlin Contemporary Music Ensemble, Britten-Pears New Music Festival, Festival de Opera San Luis, the Rogue Theatre and more. She is a recipient of multiple grants from the Arts Foundation for Tucson and Southern Arizona and has been commissioned to write music for the Binational Encuentro (an event about the female migratory experience), ChamberLab, LuftBassoon, Hawkins Dance Company and more. In 2020, Samantha was the 2nd place finalist in the competitive University of Arizona FORGE Business Accelerator.