Beyond his celebrated career as an award-winning artist and producer, Joey Stuckey is a compelling speaker and educator whose story of triumph over adversity has inspired audiences around the globe. A blind brain tumor survivor, Stuckey transforms his remarkable life story into powerful presentations, delivering a message of perseverance, creativity, and the life-changing impact of music. His talks extend far beyond the podium, inspiring audiences to find connection and empowerment in their fields and their lives.
A seasoned instructor and guest lecturer, Joey served as a professor of Music Technology at Mercer University for over a decade, where he was the creative force behind the music tech curriculum. As an official mentor for the Recording Connection School in Los Angeles, he educates and inspires the next generation of music professionals with his unmatched expertise in production, audio engineering, and creative innovation.
From audio engineering and production to accessibility and the intersection of technology and creativity, Stuckey’s expertise spans a broad spectrum. Renowned for his ability to simplify complex concepts, he delivers lessons that are as engaging as they are actionable, making him a sought-after educator for universities and corporate teams. With recent appearances ranging from keynote at ISMIR and speaker at Audio Engineering Society to the Kick-off Session Presenter at Microsoft’s Abilities Conference, Joey has a proven ability to connect, educate, and inspire audiences.
Whether speaking at corporate events or university lectures, Joey Stuckey delivers presentations that inspire action and spark new possibilities. Blending motivational storytelling with practical takeaways, he leaves audiences equipped to turn creative visions into reality.
Grammy winning producer and engineer (The Beatles, Pink Floyd, The Alan Parsons Project)
"I think Joey is one of the most passionate and dedicated musician/songwriters I’ve met. He really gives each song he records everything he’s got. I’ve been a part of his projects off and on since 1998 or so and it’s always a thrill to work with such an incredible talent."
Recording Artist
"My god, your voice is a force of nature! It's as if Elton John and John Denver fused their voices and then drank heavily from the well-spring of soul music, and out leapt your singing voice, fully formed! Truly a pleasure to listen to your spine-tingly bluesy awesomeness, Joey!"
GRAMMY® Award-Winning Composer
"What makes him unique as an engineer and producer is that he is a gifted musical artist that finds the soul of your song and figures out how to record it so that others feel it to."
Recording Artist
"Joey's talent and technical expertise are matched only by his affable nature and generous spirit. Macon's music history is occasionally too weighty a mantle for new musicians to take up. I cannot think of anyone who wears that garment as comfortably as Joey Stuckey."
Head of New Town Macon
"Mr. Joey Stuckey proved to be the best speaker we found who inspired, challenged, and encouraged Mercer students, all within the hour of speaking time allotted to him! Without a doubt, we confidently recommend Mr. Joey Stuckey as a speaker and person of knowledge in the Music Business. As a dedicated and knowledgeable employee and an all-around great person, I know that he will be a beneficial addition to your event."
President of the Alpha Tau chapter of Delta Sigma Pi
"This is to recommend Joey Stuckey as a wonderful and inspirational speaker and musician. He recently gave the closing speech and performance at an international conference on the lives of visually impaired musicians at the University College London's Institute of Education. He brought the house down and left the delegates with a sense of pride and fulfillment."
Professor of Music Education Dept. of Culture, Communication and Media
"Joey Stuckey 'wowed' the Buena Vista University campus! Joey's knowledge of the music industry, performance style, along with his blindness could 'wow' our students both in the class as well as on stage. Booking Joey was one of the most pleasurable experiences this campus has had."
Event Technical Services Director and Academic and Cultural Event Series Director, Buena Vista University (Iowa)
"Joey Stuckey's arrival, set up, performance and tear down went off perfectly without any issues. He and his band were by far the easiest musicians to work with, professional yet casual, and extremely aware of the audience regarding song selection. The set list could not have been chosen better and halfway through the very first song everyone in the Aquarium atrium was dancing along."
Event Services, Georgia Aquarium
"Joey, you do good work and you're a fine player. I love your playing, I love your music, I love what you do, and I love you brother."
Artist and Taylor Guitars Endorser
"Joey, you're amazing."
Producer for Patsy Cline and Mandy Barnett, VP of National Musicians Union
"Best ears in the business."