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Rob Chiarelli (born January 13, 1963) is an American record producer, mix engineer,
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, published author and multiple Grammy Award winner. Widely recognized as a music producer for Will Smith and '' Men in Black II'' (2002), Chiarelli's work appears on numerous gold and platinum albums and motion picture soundtracks, including fourteen Grammy winners.


Early life

Chiarelli was born in Newton, Massachusetts, and raised in Waltham, Massachusetts. He started playing the drums when he was ten years old. By junior high school, he was performing in school bands and participating in the Massachusetts All-State Jazz Ensemble and the Greater Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra. By age 17, he had received the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award (twice) and numerous awards from the
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(formerly the National Association for Jazz Education, NAJE). Chiarelli graduated from
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in 1981 and attended the University of Miami School of Music on a scholarship, where he studied under the direction of Don Coffman, Fred Wickstrom and Vince Maggio. He formed his own band ''Inferno'' which recorded with producer Gary Vandy and included members
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(guitar), Dag Kolsrud (keyboards),
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(sax), Mike Mangini (drums), Ed Calle (sax) and Mike Lambert (trumpet).


Career

After moving to Los Angeles, California in 1989, Chiarelli joined Paramount Recording Studios as an assistant engineer and quickly worked his way up to a first chair recording and mix engineer. His professional breakthrough came with legendary producer Jay King while working with the
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-winning R&B group
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. Impressed with Chiarelli's work, King asked him to mix the entire Nouveau album, which reached #12 on the ''
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'' R&B Charts. While working on Club Nouveau at Aire LA Studios in
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, Chiarelli met mix engineer/mentor Craig Burbidge and worked on numerous hit records from artists such as
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and Teddy Pendergrass. In 1991 Chiarelli founded Final Mix, Inc., a music production company specializing in contemporary music and artist development. Chiarelli was also CEO of Metro Beat Records, a joint venture with Semaphore Records from 1993 until 1996. In 1997, Chiarelli formed 3.6 Records, a joint venture record label distributed by
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and located in
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. In 2008, Chiarelli co-founded Gauge Precision Instruments, Inc. (originally Gauge, Inc.), a manufacturer of audio electronics and accessories for professional and consumer markets. In 2013, Final Mix, Inc. expanded to include music software development.


Mixing and production

As a mix engineer and record producer, Chiarelli has worked with such well known artists as Will Smith, Christina Aguilera,
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, Kirk Franklin,
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, Jermaine Jackson,
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,
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,
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, Ray Charles, American Idol, Pink,
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, En Vogue,
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, The Four Tops, Yolanda Adams, The Temptations,
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, K-Ci & JoJo,
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, Hilary Duff, Jesse McCartney, Ricky Martin, The Corrs,
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and Charlie Wilson. His recordings have been nominated numerous times for Grammy Awards including Christina Aguilera, Will Smith,
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and Yolanda Adams.


As a musician

Chiarelli is a classically trained musician; his principal instruments include both the electric bass and orchestral percussion. As a musician his work can be heard on the recordings of
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, Will Smith, Hilary Duff, Waldemar Bastos, Jesse McCartney, Tatayana Ali, Teddy Pendergrass, Ray Charles,
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and The Corrs. As a songwriter his work has appeared on
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( Concord Records),
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(
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/ SONY) and on the motion picture soundtrack of '' Love Stinks'', a 1999 comedy starring French Stewart, Bridgette Wilson, Bill Bellamy and Tyra Banks.


Publishing

In 2009, Chiarelli's first book ''The Electric Bass Bible: Volume 1 Dexterity Exercises'' was published by Cherry Lane Music Publishing Company, Inc., a division of
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Clinician and speaker

Chiarelli has been a featured speaker & clinician at
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, University of Illinois, TAXI,
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, FSU (
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), MEIEA (Music and Entertainment Industry Educators Association), NXNE (North by Northeast Music Convention),
Los Angeles Recording School The Los Angeles Recording School is a Private school, private, For-profit school, for-profit college and is a division of the larger Los Angeles Film School. It is located in Hollywood, Los Angeles, Hollywood, California. The school offers Associa ...
, The International Digital Rights Foundation, Hank Shocklee's Remix Hotel,
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, The Trebas Institute & The Sacramento Music Conference.


Societies and guilds

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*
Audio Engineering Society The Audio Engineering Society (AES) is a professional body for engineers, scientists, other individuals with an interest or involvement in the professional audio industry. The membership largely comprises engineers developing devices or products ...
* AFM Local 47 Musicians Union * Guitar Center Pro Advisory Board * Commissioner (2010-2011 Westlake Pony Baseball) * Board of Director fo
The Great Leap Foundation


Selected discography

*1989: ''No Borders'' by
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- Engineer *1990: ''
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'' by
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- Mixing *1991: ''Night Waltz'' by
Keiko Matsui , is a Japanese keyboardist and composer, specializing in smooth jazz and New-age music. Biography Keiko Matsui was born in Tokyo, Japan. Her mother, Emiko, took her to her first piano lesson in the June following her fifth birthday. Japanese t ...
- Engineer *1992: ''Cherry Blossom'' by
Keiko Matsui , is a Japanese keyboardist and composer, specializing in smooth jazz and New-age music. Biography Keiko Matsui was born in Tokyo, Japan. Her mother, Emiko, took her to her first piano lesson in the June following her fifth birthday. Japanese t ...
- Engineer, Mixing, Programming, Drum Programming *1993: ''
A Little More Magic ''A Little More Magic'' is the twelfth studio album by American R&B singer Teddy Pendergrass. It was released by Elektra Records on September 14, 1993 in the United States. This was the third and last album Pendergrass recorded for Elektra, and ...
'' by Teddy Pendergrass - Drum Programming, Engineer *1993: ''My World'' by Ray Charles - Drum Programming, Mixing, Drums *1993: ''
Runaway Love (EP) ''Runaway Love'' is an EP by American recording group En Vogue. It was released by East West Records on September 21, 1993 in the United States. The EP followed their multi-platinum hit album ''Funky Divas'' in 1992. The EP contains the title trac ...
'' by En Vogue - Mixing, Engineer *1993: ''
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- Mixing *1993: ''Doll'' by
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- Drum Programming, Programming *1994: ''The Lead and How to Swing It'' by
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- Mixing *1994: '' Mind, Body & Song'' by
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- Engineer, Mixing, Remixing *1995: ''
Do You Wanna Ride? ''Do You Wanna Ride?'' is the debut album by American R&B singer Adina Howard. It was released by Mecca Don and EastWest Records on February 28, 1995. It features the gold-selling hit single "Freak like Me," which was later covered by Tru Faith & ...
'' by
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- Mixing *1995: '' For Lovers Only'' by The Temptations - Mixing *1996: ''1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin' New)'' by
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- Mixing *1996: ''Dream Walk'' by
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- Drum Programming *1996: ''Mouse House: Disney's Dance Mixes'' by Disney - Programming, Arranger, Mixing, Engineer, Producer for "Colors of the Wind," "So This Is Love," and "Under the Sea" *1996: ''Most Requested Songs'' by Benny Mardones - Mixing, Drum Programming *1996: '' I'm Movin' On'' by CeCe Peniston - Mixing *1997: ''
Waterbed Hev ''Waterbed Hev'' is the first solo album and sixth album overall by rapper Heavy D. The album was released on April 22, 1997 for Uptown Records and was produced by Heavy D, DJ Battle Cat and Tony Dofat. This marked Heavy D's first album without ...
'' by Heavy D - Engineer, Mixing *1997: ''Greatest Hits'' by
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- Mixing *1997: ''Love Always'' by K-Ci & JoJo - Mixing *1997: ''Much Love'' by
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- Mixing *1997: ''
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'' by Bobby Brown - Mixing *1997: " Men in Black" by Will Smith - writing/arrangement *1997: '' Big Willie Style'' by Will Smith - Mixing, Drum Programming *1998: ''
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'' by The Corrs - Mixing *1998: '' The Last Shall Be First"
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- Engineer, Producer, Mixing *1998: ''Jennifer Paige'' by
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- Drum Programming, Remixing *1998: '' Kiss the Sky'' by
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- Programming, Keyboards, Mixing *1998: ''
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'' by Taylor Dayne - Mixing *1998: ''Mi Respuesta'' by
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- Mixing *1998: ''
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by TQ - Mixing *1999: ''
Willennium ''Willennium'' is the second studio album by American rapper Will Smith. Recorded with a range of producers, including Poke & Tone and frequent collaborator DJ Jazzy Jeff, it was released on November 16, 1999, by Columbia Records. The album reached ...
'' by Will Smith - Engineer, Mixing *1999: '' Christina Aguilera'' by Christina Aguilera *1999: "Ricky Martin" by Ricky Martin - Engineer *1999: '' Ghetto Hymns'' by Dave Hollister - Mixing, Engineer *1999: "It's Real" by K-Ci & JoJo - Mixing *1999: "Wild Wild West" S CD Single by Will Smith - Mixing, Engineer *2000: " Aijuswanaseing" by Musiq Soulchild - Mixing *2000: "Love & Freedom" by
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- Mixing *2000: "Remix Plus" by Christina Aguilera - Mixing *2000: "Sooner or Later" by BBMak - Mixing *2001: "Best of the Corrs" by The Corrs - Mixing, Remixing *2001: "
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- Mixing *2002: "Black Suits/Nod Ya Head" by Will Smith - Producer, Remix Producer, Mixing, Engineer *2002: "
Born to Reign ''Born to Reign'' is the third studio album released by American actor and rapper Will Smith. The album was released on Columbia Records in the United States on June 25, 2002 and was considered a drop from his previous level of success, having on ...
" by Will Smith - Producer, Engineer, Mixing, Guitar, Bass *2002: "Emotional" by K-Ci & JoJo - Mixing *2002: "From the Inside" by
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- Mixing *2002: "Greatest Hits" by Will Smith - Producer, Remix Producer, Engineer, Mixing *2002: "Twisted Angel" by
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- Mixing, Engineer *2003: "American Idol Season 2: All-Time Classic American Love Songs" by Various Artists - Mixing *2003: "Best of the Corrs/Unplugged" by The Corrs - Remixing, Mixing *2003: "Metamorphosis" by Hilary Duff - Mixing *2003: "Soulful" by Ruben Studdard - Mixing *2003: ''Cherry Blossom'' by
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- writing/arranging *2004: "American Idol Season 3: Greatest Soul Classics" by Various Artists - Mixing *2004: "Come Clean" by Hilary Duff - Mixing *2004: "Little Voice" by Hilary Duff - Mixing, Remixing *2004: "You Made Me" by Josh Todd - Mixing *2005: "20th Century Masters - The Christmas Collection" by The Four Tops - Engineer *2005: "Any Other Girl" by Temmora - Mixing *2005: "Live: Beautiful Soul Tour" by Jesse McCartney - Mixing *2005: "Ultimate Aaliyah" by
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- Mixing *2006: "Christina Aguilera/Stripped" by Christina Aguilera - Mixing *2006: "What Love Is" by
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- Composer *2007: "Collaborations" by Jill Scott - Mixing *2007: "Naked Brothers Band
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by The Naked Brothers Band - Mixing *2007: '' The Best of Me'' by Yolanda Adams *2007: ''Moyo'' by Keiko Matsui *2008: '' The Sound'' by Mary Mary *2008: '' Bold Right Life'' by Kierra "Kiki” Sheard *2008: '' Best of Hilary Duff'' by Hilary Duff *2008: "In the Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2" by Various Artists - Mixing *2009: "
Skinny Jeanz and a Mic ''Skinny Jeanz and a Mic'' is the debut studio album by jerkin' crew and rap duo New Boyz, Legacy and Ben J. It was released on September 15, 2009, via Shotty Music, Asylum Records and Warner Bros. Records. The album was heavily influenced by jerk ...
" by New Boyz - Mixing *2009: " We Can Work It Out" *2010: "Big Time Rush" by Big Time Rush - Vocal Engineer, Mixing *2010: "Charice" by Charice - Mixing *2010: "
Just Charlie ''Just Charlie'' is the fifth studio album by American singer Charlie Wilson. It was released by Jive Records on December 3, 2010 in the United States. The album debuted and peaked at number 19 on the US ''Billboard'' 200 and at number 2 on the ...
" by Charlie Wilson - Mixing *2010: '' Too Cool To Care'' by New Boyz *2010: ''The Road'' by Keiko Matsui *2010: ''
Kinanda ''Kinanda'' is the second studio album by Norwegian-Kenyan singer Stella Mwangi, released on June 10, 2011, in Norway. It peaked to number 15 on the Norwegian Albums Chart. Singles *"Smile" was released as the first single in 2010. *"Haba Haba" ...
'' by Stella Mwangi *2011: ''
Hello Fear ''Hello Fear'' is the tenth album overall by Kirk Franklin. The live portion of the album was recorded on December 17, 2010, according to information on social media. It is his first to be released through Verity Gospel Music Group The first sing ...
'' by Kirk Franklin - Mixing *2011: ''HurtLoveBox'' by Mark Ballas - Producer, Engineer, Mixing *2011: "
Stereo Typical ''Stereo Typical'' is the debut studio album by English hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks. The album was released on 28 October 2011 through Universal Music Group and was met with generally positive reviews. Singles * "Prophet (Better Watch It)" was r ...
" by Rizzle Kicks - Mixing *2011: '' Something Big'' by Mary Mary *2011: ''Shine On! Volume One'' *2011: "American Idol: 10th Anniversary: The Hits, Vol. 1" by Various Artists - Mixing *2011: "Road..." by
Keiko Matsui , is a Japanese keyboardist and composer, specializing in smooth jazz and New-age music. Biography Keiko Matsui was born in Tokyo, Japan. Her mother, Emiko, took her to her first piano lesson in the June following her fifth birthday. Japanese t ...
- Mixing, Engineer *2011: "Too Cool to Care" by New Boyz - Guitar (Bass), Pro-Tools, Mixing, Producer *2011: ''
Stereo Typical ''Stereo Typical'' is the debut studio album by English hip hop duo Rizzle Kicks. The album was released on 28 October 2011 through Universal Music Group and was met with generally positive reviews. Singles * "Prophet (Better Watch It)" was r ...
'' by Rizzle Kicks - Mixing *2012: "Chasing Tigers" by
Mim Grey Miriam "Mim" Grey is an English singer-songwriter. Grey has worked with London-based DJs and producers such as Lee Cabrera (2005 single/EP, "I Watch You") and Kurtis Mantronik (2003 single/EP "How Did You Know"). Tom Jones described Grey as hi ...
- Mixing *2012: "Classics of My Soul" by
Waldemar Bastos Waldemar dos Santos Alonso de Almeida Bastos (January 4, 1954 – August 10, 2020) was an Angolan musician who combined Afropop, Portuguese (fado), and Brazilian influences. History He was born in the Portuguese Overseas Province of Angola ...
- Mixing *2012: "FYI" by Stefanie Scott - Producer *2012: "Go Get It" by
Mary Mary Mary Mary is a female American urban contemporary gospel duo composed of sisters Erica Atkins-Campbell (born April 29, 1972) and Trecina Atkins-Campbell (born May 1, 1974). Formed in 1998, Mary Mary was launched into mainstream recognition fo ...
- Mixing *2012: "Michael Lynche" by Michael Lynche - Composer, Engineer, Instrumentation, Mixing, Producer *2013: "Love, Charlie" by Charlie Wilson - Mixing *2013: "Roaring 20s" by Rizzle Kicks - Mixing *2013: "The Best Man" by Holiday - Mixing *2013: "
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" by Rizzle Kicks - Mixing *2014: "Jazz Funk & Soul by Lorber Loeb & Hart" - Mixing *2014: "Foreign Land by 3 Winans Brothers" Winans family - Mixing *2014: ''Unconditional Love'' by Ruben Studdard - Mixing *2014: ''Chicago Winds...The Saga Continues'' by Dave Hollister - Mixing, Engineer *2014: " Game Changer" by Johnny Gill - Mixing *2014: "Fast Forward" by
The Walls Group The Walls Group is an American urban contemporary gospel group signed to RCA Records. The group consists of four siblings: two sisters, Rhea Walls and Ahjah Walls, and two brothers, Darrel Walls and Alic "Paco" Walls. In 2012, the group broke th ...
- Mixing *2014: "
Help Help is a word meaning to give aid or signal distress. Help may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Films * ''Help'' (2010 film), a Bollywood horror film * ''Help'' (2021 theatrical film), a British psychological thriller film * '' ...
" by
Erica Campbell (musician) Erica Monique Campbell ('' née'', Atkins; born April 29, 1972) is an American urban contemporary gospel, Christian R&B and contemporary R&B singer and songwriter. She started her music career in 1998 with her younger sister, Tina Campbell, as ...
- Mixing *2015: "Say Hep Hep by Dessy Di Lauro" - Mixing *2015: "Summer Time Feeling (Single)" by Jermaine Jackson - Mixing *2015: '' Life Music: Stage Two'' by
Jonathan McReynolds Jonathan Caleb McReynolds (born September 17, 1989) is a Grammy-winning American gospel musician. He began his music career in 2012 with the release of ''Life Music'' via Entertainment One Music. He has had two No. 1 ''Billboard'' Gospel Albums ...
- Mixing *2015: '' Losing My Religion'' by Kirk Franklin - Mixing *2015: ''
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'' by
Erica Campbell (musician) Erica Monique Campbell ('' née'', Atkins; born April 29, 1972) is an American urban contemporary gospel, Christian R&B and contemporary R&B singer and songwriter. She started her music career in 1998 with her younger sister, Tina Campbell, as ...
- Mixing ;Soundtracks *1992: " Menace II Society" - Original soundtrack - Engineer, Mixing *1992: " Deep Cover" - Original soundtrack - Engineer, Mixing *1994: " Above the Rim" - Original soundtrack - Mixing, Mixing Engineer *1994: " Street Fighter" - Original soundtrack - Engineer *1994: " Mi Vida Loca" - Original soundtrack - Mixing *1996: " Sunset Park" - Original soundtrack - Mixing *1999: " Love Stinks" - Original soundtrack - Producer *2000: "
Love & Basketball ''Love & Basketball'' is a 2000 American romantic sports drama film written and directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood in her feature film directorial debut. The film is produced by Spike Lee and Sam Kit and stars Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps. It tells ...
" - Original soundtrack - Mixing *2002: "
All About the Benjamins ''All About the Benjamins'' is a 2002 American buddy action comedy film directed by Kevin Bray, starring Ice Cube and Mike Epps as a bounty hunter and a con artist who join forces to find a group of diamond thieves: the former for glory, and th ...
" - Original soundtrack - Mixing *2002: " Men in Black II" - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack - Mixing, Producer *2002: '' American Idol (season 1)'' *2003: '' American Idol (season 2)'' *2004: " Cinderella Story" - Original soundtrack - Mixing *2006: "MTV Presents Laguna Beach: Summer Can Last Forever" - Original soundtrack - Mixing *2011: "American Idol: 10th Anniversary: The Hits, Vol. 1" by Various Artists - Mixing *2011: "The Best Man (Motion Picture)" by Holiday - Mixing


Grammy Awards


Publishing history

*''The Electric Bass Bible: Volume 1 Dexterity Exercises'' (2009)


References


Further reading


''Taxi'': Interview with Rob Chiarelli''LaunchMondays'': Interview with Rob Chiarelli
(March 2010)


External links

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on Discogs {{DEFAULTSORT:Chiarelli, Rob 1963 births Living people Record producers from Massachusetts Record producers from California People from Waltham, Massachusetts Guitarists from Massachusetts Guitarists from California 20th-century American drummers American male drummers 20th-century American guitarists American male guitarists 20th-century American male musicians Waltham High School alumni