Graduate Spotlight: Joseph “JoJo” Miller
Founder of HighLife Studios | Omega Studios’ School Graduate
This week, we had the opportunity to catch up with one of our graduates, Joseph “JoJo” Miller, to discuss his journey before, during, and after attending The Omega Studios’ School of Applied Recording Arts and Sciences.
Joseph graduated in 2019 and has since launched his own professional recording studio — HighLife Studios — located in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Here’s his story in his own words:
🎧 Life Before Omega Studios
“Before attending school at Omega Studios, I was a student at Towson University, where I studied communications.
I knew I wanted to pursue a career in music, but I chose communications due to the lack of audio programs.
While there, I started taking music production seriously and spent most of my time in my dorm room making beats.
Music has been a deep love of mine since I was a kid. I started playing drums at age 9 and played in several bands throughout middle and high school.
I began experimenting with music production when I was 16, but I didn’t take it seriously until college.
I always knew I wanted to work in music, but I hesitated for a long time because it seemed unrealistic.”
🎓 How Joseph Discovered The Omega Studios’ School
“I found out about The Omega Studios’ School during my second semester at Towson.
I was googling beat battles in DC and came across the Omega website because of a past beat battle they had hosted.
As I dug deeper, I was shocked to discover that a school like Omega existed — and even more excited that it was close to home in Gaithersburg.
As soon as I found it, I knew I wanted to attend.”
💼 From Omega Student to Studio Owner
“During my final months at Omega, I was applying for internships in Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta.
But then, I got the opportunity to open my own recording studio in Gaithersburg.
I saw it as a challenge and an opportunity to grow the music scene in my hometown. I’d already been recording friends and clients from a closet setup.
I started working on HighLife Studios during my last months at Omega. I had it ready to open immediately after graduating.
I left my restaurant job and fully committed to building the studio.”
🎤 Career Highlights and Growth
“Within a few months of launching HighLife Studios, I built a strong client base and began working with artists I admired from the DMV, like Xanman, Big Flock, and Lil Dude.
I even got to travel to LA and New York to work with artists who paid for my trip.
Beyond the studio, HighLife has hosted successful concerts and community events.
Now, I’m in the process of relocating the studio to Washington, D.C., and opening a second location in Rockville, Maryland.”
🚀 The Vision for HighLife Studios
“My goal is to build the DMV music scene into a major hub — on par with LA, New York, and Atlanta.
I want the HighLife brand to represent more than just a studio. I’m working on expanding into:
- Concerts and community events
- Merchandise lines
- A full-fledged record label”
🎓 Reflecting on Omega Studios’ Impact
“I’m very grateful for my time at Omega. It was amazing to be around others who shared my passion for music.
Before Omega, I was only producing — I had very little engineering knowledge.
Omega gave me a whole new passion for audio engineering, which I’ve now turned into a career.
One of the most valuable things I learned was professionalism — something that impresses many of my older clients today.”
🎉 Congratulations, JoJo!
We at The Omega Studios’ School of Applied Recording Arts and Sciences are incredibly proud of Joseph “JoJo” Miller and all he’s accomplished.
We look forward to watching his continued success in the audio industry and entrepreneurial world.
🎓 Want to Start Your Own Audio Career?
Interested in launching a career like JoJo’s in music production, recording engineering, or live sound?