Jon Withnall
Audio Production Lecturer
Bio
Life In Sound
Jon Withnall is an Audio Lecturer and Practitioner at SAE Liverpool with over 25 years in the music industry. For Jon, audio isn’t just a career – it’s a lifestyle. His work spans some of the biggest stages in music, while his passion remains firmly rooted in developing talent and making great records.
From chart-topping releases to nurturing emerging artists, Jon brings lived industry experience into every session.
Industry Impact
Jon has worked on multiple Grammy and BRIT Award–winning projects, collaborating with world-class artists and labels including Universal Music, Warner, Sony, Coldplay, Rihanna, Skin, Gil Scott-Heron, Hannah Peel, and Lois Levin, among many others.
His career reflects both technical excellence and long-term commitment to artist development.
Creative Philosophy
For Jon, great audio is about clarity, instinct and commitment. He believes in keeping things simple: focusing on performance, feel and decision-making rather than over-complication. It’s the same approach that has guided his career and underpins how he teaches.
Guiding Producers
Jon’s teaching style is direct, supportive and grounded in real-world practice. He loves what he does, and it shows. By stripping concepts back to their essentials, he helps students build confidence, trust their ears and develop workflows that actually work in professional environments.
Creator Profile
Favourite tool?
SSL G-Series console.
Biggest inspiration?
“My partner and my kids, it’s all for them.”
Fun fact?
Jon absolutely hates chickens.
