Meet the HighLife Team

Leadership Team

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  • Founder, President, Lead Engineer

    JoJo Miller is an entrepreneur, artist, expert engineer and producer with a passion for music and a unique talent for translating an artist's vision into a high-quality final product. A native of Maryland, JoJo launched his first recording studio in 2018 in his bedroom closet. After outgrowing the small but cost-effective space, he built a more professional, high-tech studio from the ground up in a commercial building co-located with a tattoo studio. Ever the perfectionist and entrepreneur, JoJo moved HighLife Studios to its current DC location in 2021.


    JoJo’s expansive list of clients relies on him to ensure that the technical aspects of recording, mixing, and mastering are executed flawlessly every time. But JoJo's not just a skilled engineer; he's an artist in his own right and his expertise extends beyond the technical to project production and creative direction. From simple recording sessions to high-impact projects that push boundaries and experiment with sounds, JoJo is known for his ability to bring out the best in a recording and bring each artist's individual vision to life. When artists need more than mixing and mastering to complete a project JoJo’s their guy and they keep coming back.

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  • Chief Executive officer

    Jaco is an artist and entrepreneur known for his strategic leadership and commitment to helping artists reach their full potential. He has played a key role in growing HighLife’s reputation as a top-tier destination for recording artists, content creators, and media professionals. Jaco leads a talented team of studio managers, audio engineers, and interns, ensuring smooth operations across all locations. By building a strong internal team, he keeps HighLife running at a high level while empowering each member to grow into leadership and creative roles.

    With experience on both the business and artistic sides of the industry, Jaco brings a deep respect for artistic integrity and a clear understanding of the challenges independent artists face today. Whether managing recording sessions, mentoring young creatives, or scaling operational systems, he is focused on creating long-term success for the studio and for the artists and staff within it. Under his guidance, HighLife continues to expand its impact, bridging culture and community, through music and media.

Our Clients

  • "HighLife Studios brings the high fidelity in what every studio should be. I’ve personally been to the DC and Rockville locations and they both bring cozy and inspiring environments. They also host events often as well which have been great networking for me! The HighLife Studios brings sheer work ethic and overall a dope staff. This is a good place to check out if your interested in taking your craft seriously!"

    Kevin Elescano

  • "Creative spot with creative minds. Gonna be one of the top spots soon, don’t waste time when booking!!"

    Thomas Gordan

  • "I’d give em 6 stars, HighLife is great everyone there is extremely talented at what they do and gives you a welcoming atmosphere to be creative and productive."

    Kin Drew

  • "Went here for a session a little bit ago with an artist I work with and we had a great experience. It was clean, easy to find and set up really well. Both myself and the artist were impressed with the equipment and sound quality. The artist’s engineer was able to work well here (which is really important). The owner is super professional and easy to communicate with. I would say one of the best in the area for sure, 100% recommend."

    Abby Kirlew

  • "Was new to HighLife and the HighLife team made it easier to learn and find my sound. Love this place! Definitely would 100% recommend!!"

    Dejia Dejj

  • "HighLife studios is a Gem! My experience with HighLife has been exceptional. From recording, to engineers, to good energy and vibes, to professionalism, HighLife Studios has exceeded my expectations and I set bar pretty high! I would recommend this studio to anyone trying to take their career in the industry to the next level while creating music comfortably!

    Yeshaya Lee