Our Team

Get to know the team behind Castle Studios.
Vincent Orsolini

Vincent Orsolini

Founder
Producer
Composer

Vincent Orsolini is a French Lebanese and American Musician, Composer and Producer based in Kansas City. His love and passion for making all projects and visions a reality materializes here in the KC metro area, where he produces local and international artists.

With over 15 years of experience in the music industry he combines his passion for film scoring, production and engineering into every project he works on.

His focus revolves around creating an inclusive and multifaceted studio space in response to the ever growing, changing music and entertainment industry.

Zach Arias

Zach Arias

Guitarist
Producer

Born in St. Louis, Zachary Arias is a guitarist and producer with two decades of experience. After picking up the guitar at age 8, he’s honed a versatile style that blends jazz, R&B, rock, blues, and funk. Now based in Kansas City, Zachary regularly performs with local talents like Vince Orsolini, Trevor Turla, and Chloe McFadden.

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Diego Escobar

Sound Engineer
Mixer
Producer

Diego is a sound engineer, mixer, and producer with a Master’s degree from Berklee and nearly a decade of experience. Mentored by Dr. Susan Rogers, he combines technical expertise with a deep creative sensibility. He has worked with artists ranging from local talents to industry professionals like Amanda Cole, specializing in music production, mixing, and audio engineering.

Tia Daubas

Tia Daubas

Film Photographer
Visual Artist

Tia is a film photographer and visual artist. Her eye for lighting and technique bring any project vision to light.

Joey Moreno

Joey Moreno

Filmmaker
Videographer
Photographer

Joey Moreno is an award winning filmmaker and working professional in both the local Kansas City commercial and indie film scenes. Starting their commercial film work in 2019 they eventually landed working in the Camera and Lighting departments slitting their time between. Their indie career begins mid-2010s in post-production, graphic design, photography, and event videography for small businesses, brands, and social media.

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Dakneisha Blount

Music Manager
Live Division

Dakneisha Nikoyle Blount is a dynamic vocalist and creative visionary based in the Kansas City area, known for blending artistic innovation with professional leadership. As a founding member of Nikoyle Noel, she pioneers a “Tupac meets Bach” fusion of soul and classical instrumentation, a creative vision she further refines through high-level production projects at Castle Studios

Joanie Jennings

Live Division

Born and raised in a family where music was woven into everyday life, Joanie discovered her passion early. She grew up playing piano and organ for traditional church services, school programs, and competitive events, building a strong musical foundation from a young age.

Joanie earned a Bachelor of Science in Music Education and brings both technical expertise and a deep understanding of artistic growth to her work. Her love for music spans nearly every genre, along with a genuine appreciation for artists of all kinds.

In addition to her musical background, Joanie is a successful real estate broker and insurance agent, giving her a unique, business-minded perspective on value and professionalism. She is passionate about helping musicians master their skills, elevate their worth, and confidently share their music with the world. Outside of work, Joanie enjoys time with her three adult children and her beloved granddaughter.

Caleb Geronimo

Foley & Sound Design

Caleb Geronimo is a Kansas City based musician and sound designer at Castle Studios, known for crafting custom sounds from scratch in our foley department. Blending musicianship with experimental sound design, he transforms instruments, objects, and digital tools into immersive audio textures for film, games, and multimedia storytelling.