At The Proving Ground, it’s not about flashy equipment—it’s about your music. Whether you're a first-time vocalist, songwriter, or spoken word artist, this is a creative space where every detail of your song is taken seriously.

With years of experience in arrangement and mixing, we specialize in helping artists shape their ideas into finished, emotionally resonant tracks. We’re committed to drawing out every ounce of potential from your song—and making sure the finished product reflects your voice and intent.

You don’t need to be a pro to record here. You just need the desire to create. Our goal is that every artist who walks in the door leaves feeling heard, supported, and proud of what they made.

Founded in March 2024 by Erik Gharaee of Fungal Records and Dylan Titus of Titus Compositions.

Located in the Pawtucket Armory, The Proving Ground has a literal “history in the arts and the math of music”. The Armory used to be the Jacqueline M. Walsh School for the Performing and Visual Arts, where our producer attended high school until the school changed locations in 2010. Our studio space occupies what used to be actual history and math classrooms, where dozens of students studying art, music, dance or theater would take classes every day. The building has creative energy baked into its walls.