Dave Pensado is an A-list mixing engineer who has worked with everyone from Kelly Clarkson, Mariah Carey, Beyonce and Christina Aguilera to Elton John and Michael Jackson. Along with manager Herb Trawick, this pair of stunningly creative individuals has written a book about what it takes to rise to the absolute height of success as a recording engineer.

The book covers the history of their friendship, which ultimately led to the now iconic YouTube show "Pensado's Place,"` a platform where they engage in scintillating discussions with the music industry's top players.

The tone here is conversational, inviting and philosophical. Editor and longtime friend Maureen Droney--a recording engineer in her own right--has captured that voice on these pages. If you love "Pensado's Place" and want a chance to peek behind the curtains of the music business, you must read this.