Alex Strahle on SoundBetter

Alex Strahle has produced and played guitar on tracks for Maren Morris, Jelly Roll, Mike Posner, One Republic, Arizona Zervas, Landon Barker, and Olivia Holt.

I grew up in Los Angeles, California with a session guitarist for a father. I've been doing production work for 10 years and love the creative aspect of the music industry. I've worked with a plethora of pop, rock, annd country artists doing guitar, pedal steel, lap steel, banjo, mandolin, and dobro.

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Disney
Disney Peaceful Guitar
Disney
Disney Peaceful Guitar
Fernando Ortega
Dead Ball Era

15 Reviews - 3 Repeat Clients

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by Romi J.
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Quick turn around and completes job as you like!
by Accurate M.
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Alex is a very professional guitar session player when it comes to executing your vision and quality of work in a timely manner. Exceptionally knowledgeable on guitars and production as well. Highly recommending to work with Alex because you won't be disappointed! Very TALENTED and easy going person to work with.
by Jim
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Another great collaboration with Alex! Very Talented and quick turn around.
by Jim
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First time working with Alex. After a quick turnaround I received a a wonderful sounding, professionally recorded part. Very happy with the results. Very creative and wonderful technique, he definitely got what I was trying to communicate.
by adam
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First time working with Alex. Fantastic experience. Played exactly what the song needed! Gave me both wet and dry versions. Super quick, same day turn around too!. Excited to do more in the future with Alex 5 stars
by Nick W
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amazing guitarist!!
by Jamie Grace
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Great to work with as always!!
by Nick W
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best session guitarist. he finished two projects perfectly
by Nick W
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amazing guitarist. super on point and made my song come alive!
by Jamie Grace
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Alex is incredible! Will definitely book him again
by Frederick M.
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I requested a guitar-only track, and Alex delivered. Twice. His "rough draft" (if you will), was nearly perfect. I casually mentioned that I liked it when he sort of Jimi Hendrix riffed on the chords, and with that, Alex delivered a revised version that included more of what I liked. EASY to work with, turn-around time was super-fast. He intuitively got what I was going for. AND, he even delivered a PDF with his chords/changes -- He under-promised, and over-delivered. Brilliant.
by Jamie Grace
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I knew once I heard Alex's samples on his profile that his style would be great for the project I was working on. His turn around time was great and the elements he added to the song took it to a whole new level.
by Marcus W.
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Alex did exactly what I wanted, with high quality. Would recommend him 100%. Definitely gonna work with him more in the near future
by Skyler Mann
I always look forward to working with Alex. He always has great input on production and his guitar parts always finds a way to steer the song in the right direction. Alex has a way of playing and writing the parts you didn't know you wanted to hear. He not only delivers exactly what you ask, he takes it to an entirely different level and brings a new life to any track. Incredibly proud to work with him and looking forward to our next session. Alex is a PRO!
by YianniAP
Alex is hands down one of the most creative, talented, professional, and kind people I’ve ever worked with. His ability to ALWAYS come up with the perfect guitar part with the perfect tone blows me away. The man can do it all, from shredding your face off to smooth jazzy chords to lush ambient textures. Most importantly Alex is a great guy and a joy to work with. GO HIRE HIM!

Interview with Alex Strahle

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I’m most proud of my work with Maren Morris on the song “Kiss the Sky” off of the Wild Robot Soundtrack. I played guitar, banjo, and mandolin on it.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Maren Morris new album Dreamsicle
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To get something you absolutely love and feel connected with.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The Creative process, just getting in there and finding something that we both resonate with.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it has to cost a ton of money to get a lot of different sounds.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Don't be afraid to ask questions and please share your vision because that will help me create a great world for your music.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Grew up with a session guitarist for a father. I've been playing for 25 years. Started at 6.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Organic, I love real amps, pedals, mics the whole bit. I try and keep it real when I can.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Currently Djo and Ella Langley
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: I think it’s important to really dive into the vibe of the artists. I love seeing mood board or images that they connect to the music because it opens so many doors.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop, Country, and Rock
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My versatility. Since I play Guitar, Pedal Steel, Banjo, Mandolin, and Dobro I can cover a lot of parts on a song for a single day rate price.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I think of guitar as something that doesn't always have to sound like a guitar. I try and find a unique sound that will complement your song and your vision for your project.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I like to spend a little time just listening to the track and taking it in so I can latch onto the vision of the artist.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: John Leventhal, Derek Wells, Buddy Miller, Max Martin
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Guitar, Pedal Steel, Lap Steel, Banjo, Mandolin, and Dobro
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Yianni AP
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Analog, so warm.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What are you looking for.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: 1959 Fender Jazzmaster, Custom Made Walth amp, Empress Superdelay, Crowther Hotcake, Old Blood Noise Reflector.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Running a Mac Mini with an Antelope Audio Interface, Demeter Tube Pre, Unidyne 5, Custom Willow River Ribbon Mic, Beyer Dynamic M88TG, AKG 414, AKG C12, Telefunken D19