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About
Underground Squirrel Studio was founded by Micky Rosenquist in 2007 and is located in Rockford, IL. It is a creative space dedicated to the production, recording, learning, teaching, practice, and composition of music.




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Micky is a multi-instrumental Composer/Producer/Performer who has collaborated and toured with many artists throughout the country. Along with helping other artists and students find their musical voice, Micky can also be found writing and performing under the stage name Micky Torpedo. He creates everything from instrumental, ambient compositions, to rowdy rock and roll with bands like Go Go Torpedo, Evil Zenith, and many others.
Formerly an Adjunct Professor of Music and Audio Engineering for Rock Valley College, Micky has given many presentations on Songwriting and Audio Engineering at Rock Valley College, Rockford University, Keith Country Day School, and other schools in the regional districts. He holds both an A.A. and B.A. in music, is a graduate from the Northern Illinois University Music Program. He was a Co-Founder of the Rock and Roll Institute NFP (a 501c3 nonprofit music camp for kids) and served as Executive Director for many years. Most recently, Micky was awarded the 2023 "Performing Artist of the Year" award by RAAC Rockford Area Arts Council for his album, Birdsongs Vol 1 - Sounds of the Mississippi Flyway.

Lessons
Underground Squirrel Studio offers private instruction on a wide variety of instruments, and features a method of teaching that embraces music theory, ear training, and composition/songwriting. The instrument instruction available is guitar, bass, piano/keyboards, voice, drums, marimba, bells, banjo, ukulele, accordion, songwriting/composition, and recording instruction.
Lesson rates are $50 per hour, with a discounted rate for multiple instruments and/or multiple family members. We also offer in person or online video lessons. Click here if you are interested in more information!

Lessons
Recording
Recording
Micky has recorded/produced many upcoming artists and bands, composed scores for film/commercial projects, and audio books/voice over projects. Recording rates are $325 for a 4 hour block, or $585 for an 8 hour block. However, the recording schedule is mostly dedicated to recording projects that Micky is producing, and those prices do not include production. If you’re interested in production quotes, you can contact via email to undergroundsquirrelstudio@gmail.com or by phone at 1-779-210-4217.




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Production Clients
Here are some artists that Micky has Produced and/or collaborated with, along with some of his own music. All music was recorded at Underground Squirrel Studio. If you'd like to hear more from these artists, visit our online store! Otherwise, most can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Soundcloud, Bandcamp, YouTube, and most other streaming platforms, and possibly at your local record store.
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"Cold Wind"
by French Actress
"Turbulence"
by Micky Torpedo
"Advent"
by Micky Torpedo









"Disquiet"
by Micky Torpedo
"Quiescence"
by Micky Torpedo
"Honkey Cat"
by Purple Hell
"Eyeball For An Eyeball"
by Purple Hell
"Dark Matter"
by Go Go Torpedo
"Retirement Or Bust"
by Go Go Torpedo
"Silent Spring"
by Go Go Torpedo

"City Song"
by Tentacles Everywhere

"Abraham Lincoln"
by Mana Kintorso

"Here's Looking At You"
by Tentacles Everywhere



"Gypsy"
by Mana Kintorso
"Gold"
by Purple Hell
"Dishwasher Song"
by Purple Hell


"Ray Gun"
by Go Go Torpedo
"Into The Water"
by Go Go Torpedo


"Hulk Hogan"
by Los Osos Voladores
"Can't Be Trusted"
by The Lone Canary

"Paint"
by Los Osos Voladores


"From The Fire"
by The Lone Canary


"Catching Frisbees"
by Mana Kintorso
"Weather"
by Mana Kintorso


"Michael"
by Pink Beam
"Sleep When You Are Dead"
by Pink Beam

"Theme"
from the film,
A Beautiful View Of Nothing
"The Diner"
from the film,
A Beautiful View Of Nothing



"Sam"
from the film,
A Beautiful View Of Nothing
"The Bench"
from the film,
A Beautiful View Of Nothing
"Godzilla We Fight"
by EVIL ZENITH
"Shed My Skin"
by EVIL ZENITH
"La Rentrée"
by Micky Torpedo






"Harvest Moon"
by Micky Torpedo
"Solstice"
by Micky Torpedo
"Incandescence"
by Micky Torpedo
"Loose Ends"
by Andi Kidd



"Catching Up"
by Turning Stranger
"Constant"
by Turning Stranger






"Big Girl Winnin"
by Amanee Avery
"Bodyguard"
by Cradle P. Lavender
"Running Water"
by Cradle P. Lavender
"Couldn't Handle me"
by Amanee Avery
"Piping Plover"
by Micky Torpedo
"Baltimore Oriole"
by Micky Torpedo
The studio is open 7 days a week. All services are available by appointment only.
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