Music Industry songwriter signed to Universal Music Publishing with writing credits on Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, Mary J Blige and many more.
I am a songwriter specializing in pop, r&b, gospel, country, alternative, hip hop and soft rock songwriting. I arrange background vocals and record/rough mix the songs I write.
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Interview with Antea Shelton
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Less is more when it comes to background vocals and lyrics. More is more when it comes to producing, mixing and recording pop songs and top 40 music!
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I write and record all genres except for heavy metal.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Catchy, memorable songs in any genre with a clean demo to reflect the style of music requested.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I follow client directives to perfection. I am a TOP 40 songwriter with 15 years of music industry experience in how to write and record a hit song
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I record with Cubase and have access to auto tune and other plug ins necessary to perfect a demo recording
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I write complete songs in any genre and sing the demo as well as arrange background vocals (if needed) and Mix the vocals.
- Singer - FemaleAverage price - $200 per song
- Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $400 per song
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $400 per song
- Singer - MaleAverage price - $150 per song
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Average price - $400 per song
- Track minus top-lineAverage price - $500 per song
- Programmed drumAverage price - $400 per song
- Summer Writing!May 30, 2017
I'm out for summer break! All year I am a professor at DIME Detroit via Metropolitan State University teaching songwriting and voice but SCHOOLS OUT!!! I'm super excited about packing up my travel studio and writing and recording on the west cost. Denver, Los Angeles and Seattle are my first stops! Ocean breeze, palm trees and blue skies! Cheers to singing and writing pool and Oceanside!!! :-)
