George Rondina
Managing Director
Biography
Starting out playing in the late 70’s as the keyboard / vocalist in prog rock band Stallion, later playing with Toronto bands Sans Harbour, Answer and State of The Art. In 1981 George started a recording studio in the back of his brothers record store in Richmond Hill, Ontario. With $500.00 and a dream, Number 9 Sound Studios was born. George took on a partner and grew the business until 1996, when he and his partner parted.
During that time George ( Engineering & Producing ) with Number 9 worked with such notables as Jane Siberry, Amanda Marshall, The Nylons, The Waltons, BNL, The Jeff Healey Band, Andrew Cash and many more ( see clientele list ). All the while diversifying the business to adapt to a rapidly changing world.
George and Number 9 had amassed Gold records and Junos by 1996. After splitting with his business partner, George went on to build the business that is now known as Number 9 Audio Group. A career long dream of acquiring a Victorian building and renovating it to house his dream studio, was finally realised in September of 2004.
In 2006 Number 9 celebrated 25 years in business. Number 9 Audio Group now flourishes as one of Toronto’s best and brightest stars. “Multi-service” and “State of the Art”, George never forgets why he does what he does, and it’s all for the love of Music.
Why Number 9? George Rondina has always had a strong affinity to the Beatles, especially John Lennon. Like Lennon, George was also born on the 9th day of the month and the Number 9 has been a key figure through out his life. George lives in Richmond Hill with his wife Catherine and 3 children, Matthew, Nella & Jude.
