Welcome to
Stratele Studios
I'm Jeff Castanon — musician, songwriter, producer, and the face behind Stratele Studios. With over 48 years of experience as a guitarist, I've had the incredible honor of opening for artists like ELO, Cheap Trick, Peter Frampton, Rik Emmett (Triumph), The Plimsouls, Steve Hackett (Genesis), Rick Wakeman (YES), and many more.
I've also recorded and/or performed alongside Mick Mahan (Pat Benatar), Rich Grossman (Rick Springfield), Burleigh Drummond (Ambrosia), Lynn Keller (Diana Ross, Rita Coolidge), Dann Gillen (Annie Lennox), and Craig Pilo (Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons, Edgar Winter).
On the theatrical side I've performed in musicals including Chess, 13, Camp Rock, Bring It On, Next To Normal, and Footloose — several produced by Barry "Doody" Pearl from the movie Grease.
What I Do on YouTube
On my YouTube channel I create Reaction/Observations videos — I watch and respond to music you send me, sharing my genuine thoughts and musical insights as an experienced musician. No filters, no scripts — just honest reactions from someone who has lived and breathed music for decades.
You can also find my original music on Spotify, iTunes, and Amazon under Hollander and Stratele.
How to Request a Video
Use the tabs above to submit your request. Here's how it works:
Support the Channel
Any donation is so appreciated and encourages me to keep going!