Hi, I’m JJ Plasencio. I own Hot Pepper Studios, where I create audiobooks for Amazon and The Fedd Agency, and I write and produce musical artists across Austin. I have a deep understanding of capturing high‑quality audio—from mic choice to outboard gear and plugins—and I’m committed to delivering content with clarity, warmth, and consistency. As a musician and songwriter with Sixpence None the Richer, PBS Biscuit Brothers, and Plumb, I’ve performed across the US and learned how to bring out the best in people. I’ve led teams in church settings, built systems to help those in need, and collaborated with diverse groups to make great art and positive impact. I’m fluent in Spanish and passionate about making content that resonates on any device.

JJ Plasencio

Hi, I’m JJ Plasencio. I own Hot Pepper Studios, where I create audiobooks for Amazon and The Fedd Agency, and I write and produce musical artists across Austin. I have a deep understanding of capturing high‑quality audio—from mic choice to outboard gear and plugins—and I’m committed to delivering content with clarity, warmth, and consistency. As a musician and songwriter with Sixpence None the Richer, PBS Biscuit Brothers, and Plumb, I’ve performed across the US and learned how to bring out the best in people. I’ve led teams in church settings, built systems to help those in need, and collaborated with diverse groups to make great art and positive impact. I’m fluent in Spanish and passionate about making content that resonates on any device.

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Hi, I’m JJ Plasencio. I own Hot Pepper Studios, where I create audiobooks for Amazon and The Fedd Agency, and I write and produce musical artists across Austin. I have a deep understanding of capturing high‑quality audio—from mic choice to outboard gear and plugins—and I’m committed to delivering content with clarity, warmth, and consistency.

As a musician and songwriter with Sixpence None the Richer, PBS Biscuit Brothers, and Plumb, I’ve performed across the US and learned how to bring out the best in people. I’ve led teams in church settings, built systems to help those in need, and collaborated with diverse groups to make great art and positive impact. I’m fluent in Spanish and passionate about making content that resonates on any device.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner at Hot Pepper Studios
January 1, 1998 - Present
Owner of a studio creating audiobooks for Amazon/The Fedd Agency; write and produce musical artists around Austin; audio capture expertise; operates outboard gear, software, mics & plugins.
Bassist and Writer at Sixpence None the Richer / Plumb / Biscuit Brothers PBS
January 1, 1990 - Present
Bassist and writer; Kiss Me single was No. 1 song in 20 countries; multi-instrumentalist; performs across the US; skilled at getting the best out of people.
Worship Pastor at Austin Oaks Church
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2020
Managed a budget of 110K to create services, maintain equipment and grow. Managed a staff of 5 as their direct report. Led a volunteer team of 150 for 5 services. Wrote and recorded podcasts for the Church.
Worship Pastor at Gateway Church Austin
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2011
Helped create a come as you are culture and produced music for services; worked with creative team to execute services; contributed to growth to 5K attendees in 10 years.
City Pastor at Austin Oaks Church
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
Established systems and positions enabling members to engage in helping those in need; connected civil rights groups and food pantries in the Austin area; helped develop Serve App initiative at AOC.

Education

Associate Degree in Music at Brookhaven College
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1995

Qualifications

Emmy Award Best Children’s Programming Biscuit Brothers PBS Austin
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Dove Award
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026
Trail Blazer Award El Paso Chamber of Commerce
January 11, 2030 - January 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services