Songwriter, producer, mixing/mastering engineer and session musician based in Nashville, TN with 23+ years experience.
Originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, Simon regularly collaborates with writers and artists across the world, both as a writer and producer. His portfolio of projects spans numerous genres including, Pop, Rock, Country, Urban, EDM, Classical, Jazz & Folk. As a session musician, Simon has performed live with The Wanted (BBC1), We See Lights (Canada), The Rise (Italy) and Jamie Kimmett (Italy)
In addition to having a BA Honors degree in Popular Music from Edinburgh Napier University, Simon has produced a track for ABC Familyâs â10 Things I Hate About Youâ (Season 1, Episode 8); co-written a song for The British Red Cross Appeal Week; met and performed for Barbara Orbison and the Orbison family during the launch of âRoy Orbison - Under The Coversâ in London; won 1st place in The Pacific Songwriting Competition (Pop/Ballad category); was awarded a place in the BBC Radio 2 Songwritersâ Academy; and performed live at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium.
Simon recently produced three remixes of multi-platinum and award-winning country artist Sara Evansâ single 'Marquee Sign', and also âIf I Canât Have Youâ, from her covers album Copy That.
He is a member of NSAI, CMA, SESAC and The Recording Academy (Grammys), a Premium Pro on SoundBetter.com and a Pro Mentor for SongTown.com.
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Credits
- Sara Evans
- Emily Ann Roberts
- Joe Diffie
- Hayley Orrantia
- Tara Thompson
- Abby Anderson
- Electra Mustaine
- Barbara Orbison Productions
- Sister C
- Tam White
- British Red Cross
- kalie shorr
- Angela Cheslock
- johnny reid
- Jake Arch
- Ernest Jedd
- Ryan Follese
- Scottish Power
- Scottish Provident
- Chopy Fatah
- We See Lights
- Playtone
- Jamie Kimmett
- Bounce Patrol
- The Wiggles
- Sesame Street
Endorse Simon Reid265 Reviews - 56 Repeat Clients
check_circleVerifiedSimon is the kind of collaborator who makes the entire process easy. He understood what the project needed, communicated clearly, and delivered work that felt polished, professional, and musically thoughtful. His ear, creativity, and reliability really stood out. I appreciate how much care he put into getting the details right, and I look forward to working with him again.
check_circleVerifiedI can honestly say that this has been such a pleasure to work with an engineer professional like Simon. He understood exactly what I was trying to accomplish with the song and he nailed it. He truly listened and more than anything he was willing to tweak and add revisions. I'm just really excited because this is the first time I'm truly hearing my music sound exactly how I envisioned it. But that says a lot about Simon and his expertise. I hope to work with him again soon!
check_circleVerifiedSimon is so creative and helped bring my song to life! Canât wait to work with him again.
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Simon Reid. The very best there is. Have helped me several times now, to create masterpieces. đ
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An exceptional producer with a sharp creative instinct and technical precision, he elevated this project well beyond expectations. His ability to shape arrangement, dynamics, and tone while staying true to the songâs core vision was outstanding. Just as important, he was a true partnerâresponsive, collaborative, and committed to getting every detail right. Each revision showed thoughtful execution and forward progress, making the entire process seamless and highly productive.
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I highly recommend Simon for his exceptional production work. Under extreme time constraints, he remained calm, focused, and delivered a polished, cohesive final product. He expertly tied together performance, arrangement, and mix, elevating the song beyond expectations. His attention to detail, musical instinct, and ability to execute quickly without sacrificing quality are outstanding. A true professional and an invaluable collaborator.
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Simon has worked his magic once again. He has an incredible instinct for tone and emotion, and he knows exactly how to elevate a song without losing its heart. Every detail feels intentional and polished. Truly grateful for his talent and the way he brings our vision to life.
check_circleVerifiedSimon came through again! Iâve had several productions created by Simon, where I will send him a vocal and the acoustic guitar tracks and returns with a beautifully produced instrumentation that bring the song to life. Heâs professional, friendly, and very easy to communicate with. I highly recommend him. Heâs a good guy and a great music professional.
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Simon was fantastic to work with. He took my rough idea and turned it into a polished, modern, professional track with great attention to detail. His production instincts are excellent, he communicates clearly, and heâs incredibly responsive to feedback. The vocals, harmonies, and overall mix came out better than I imagined. Highly recommend Simon for anyone looking for a top-tier producer and a great creative partner.
check_circleVerifiedA genuine pleasure working with Simon, a talented musician, first rate communicator, highly organised, and his production skills are super impressive. Really pleased with the results and have no hesitation in recommending Simon.
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Simon is incredible to work with, super kind, understanding, professional, efficient, and a top notch musician and producer!
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Hos work was wonderful and handle our revisions quickly and accurately. He kept wonderful notes that helped guide us through his process. A joy to work with, would recommend!
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Amazing person to work with!
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check_circleVerifiedSimon was able to take my simple demo recording and transform that into a powerful song, bringing in his own unique ideas in the process to make the song much better. Very fast to respond and unmatched quality of production, really amazing work.
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Played what I wanted excellently with the references I gave him and did it in a timely manner. Would recommend to anyone.
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What can I say, that hasn't already been said. At my opinion, the best there is. I always have a lot of demands. He's taking it so kindly, until the song is perfect. âșïž
check_circleVerifiedI had an incredible experience working with Simon. He truly went above and beyond to ensure that my project came to life just as I had envisioned. His communication was clear, friendly, and timely, making the whole process smooth and enjoyable.
The quality of his work is outstanding. He has an exceptional ear for detail, and the final mix was rich, polished, and exactly what I was hoping for.
I highly recommend Simon to anyone seeking top-notch work and a seamless experience.
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Gave him a weird mix of ideas. Somehow he made sense of my crazy and made an amazing song!
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Professional, thorough, patient (through a very difficult phase in my life). I give my best recommendations to Simon
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Simply put - Simon is fantastic. A pleasure working with him.
Interview with Simon Reid
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I recently co-wrote the song âAngry Butterflyâ with Kalie Shorr and Fred Wilhelm, which is the final track on Kalieâs critically acclaimed debut album âOpen Bookâ. The New York Times named the album #7 on their âBest Albums Of 2019â list, and it's also had positive reviews from Rolling Stone, Billboard and other major Country publications.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Yes, a lot of my friends are also Pro SoundBetter members! Check out my buddy Brandon Chase, his vocals and songwriting skills are world class!
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will always listen to your needs and provide you with excellent service. You will end up with a truly original and bespoke piece of music you can be truly proud of. I will work quickly, but always handle your song with care. I promise to keep you in the loop throughout the process, and I guarantee that when the project is complete you are 100% satisfied!
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: All of it! Being lucky enough to do what you love most is an amazing gift, plus I get to meet new people and make lasting friendships through music!
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Q: Whatâs my turnaround time? (A: 7-10 days) Q: What kind of equipment do I use? (A: Please see question 3 above). Q: What styles can you work in? A: Any! Q: Do you offer a discount if I do 3 or more tracks? A: Yes!
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Many clients think I produce the track but hire other musicians to play the parts, however I do the entire track myself, every single part of it. This helps keep the cost down for clients as I donât have to hire several musicians, and because I have my own studio there are no overheads for studio rental. It also allows me to work quickly, and put my heart and soul into every production I create!
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I grew up in Scotland, and started making music when I was 14 years old in my bedroom. I studied music all through High School, then at 17 I went to Edinburgh Napier University to study for a Batchelor of Arts degree in Popular Music. I graduated in 2006 with honours, then in 2007 I signed my first publishing deal in London and began writing and producing projects with UK writers, bands and artists. I have been living and working as a professional songwriter and producer in Nashville since 2012, and signed my first publishing deal on Music Row in 2014.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I love working in lots of different genres, so I have a very eclectic style. One day Iâll be working on a Rock or Country track for a client, then the next Iâll be programming an EDM or Hip Hop track! I love writing melodies and counterpoint, and you can usually hear a lot of them in my tracks. Iâm all about the ear candy and emotion.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Give 100% to every project, regardless of fee or time constraints. If your name is attached to it then it should always, always be your best work.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Most recently Pop, Country, Rock and EDM, but I can work in any style of music a client wants.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Mac Pro 2.7GHz 12-Core, 64GB RAM, Logic Pro X, Propellerhead Reason, Focusrite Safire Pro 40, AKG C414 XLS, Apogee MiC, Taylor 414ce, Fender USA VG Strat, Musicman Bass, plugins and instruments by Soundtoys, Spectrasonics, Waves, iZotope, Slate Digital, Native Instruments, IK Multimedia & Toontrack.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Yes! My friend Brandon Chase is an incredible male vocalist, songwriter and musician. He's also an all-round good guy!
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I recently produced an EP for Country trio Sister C. I arranged all the songs, played the instruments and produced, mixed and mastered the entire project in my home studio. I also co-wrote one of the songs with Sister C (âIf I Were Youâ). The EP received positive reviews from Rolling Stone Country, Nash Country etc.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I just finished a Christmas album for Silverado Records (Nashville). The album features Country artist Joe Diffie, and I handled the arranging, instruments, engineering, production, mixing and mastering.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital for ease of workflow and high bandwidth âŠbut with analog emulations from Universal Audio, Waves and Slate Digital!
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will listen to your needs and provide you with excellent service and a bespoke piece of music you can be truly proud of. I will work quickly, but always handle your song with care. I promise to keep you in the loop throughout the process, and I guarantee that when the project is complete you are 100% satisfied!
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Everything! Being lucky enough to do what you love most is an amazing gift.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Q: Whatâs my turnaround time? (A: 1-2 days) Q: What kind of equipment do I use? (A: Please see question 3 above). Q: What styles can you work in? A: Any! Q: Do you offer a discount if I do 3 or more tracks? A: Yes!
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Many clients think I produce the track but hire other musicians to play the parts, however I do the entire track myself, every single part of it. This helps keep the cost down for clients as I donât have to hire several musicians, and because I have my own studio there are no overheads for studio rental. It also allows me to work quickly.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Have you worked with a producer before? What do you want your track to sound like (ideally provide me with a few examples of artists or songs that you want me to use for reference when producing your track).
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Take your time! Donât rush into anything, itâs definitely better to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve before you part with your hard-earned money. Listen through all the examples of my work on here and feel free to contact me with any questions you might have - questions are good! Then make important decisions for your project, and how you want it to sound (e.g fully produced, acoustic, simple piano).
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My Taylor acoustic, MacBook Pro, Apogee MiC, USB MIDI keyboard and headphones.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I grew up in Scotland, and started making music when I was 14 years old in my bedroom. I studied music all through High School, then at 17 I went to Edinburgh Napier University to study for a Batchelor of Arts degree in Popular Music. I graduated in 2006 with honours, then in 2007 I signed my first publishing deal in London and began writing and producing projects with UK writers, bands and artists. I have been living and working as a songwriter and producer in Nashville since 2012, and signed my first publishing deal on Music Row in 2014.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: John Mayer. Because he's John Mayer!
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I love working in lots of different genres, so I have a very eclectic style. One day Iâll be working on a Rock or Country track for a client, then the next Iâll be programming an EDM or Hip Hop track. I love writing melodies and counterpoint, and you can usually hear a lot of them in my tracks. Iâm all about the ear candy!
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would love to have worked with the amazing Michael Jackson (one of my all-time musical heroes!), but instead Iâll say Bruno Mars for his personality and sheer talent.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Give 100% to every project, regardless of fee or time constraints. If your name is attached to it then it should always be your best work.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Most recently Pop, Country, Rock and EDM. I can work in any style of music a client wants.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I would say my ability to incorporate emotion and feeling in my work. Iâve always loved working with people, and have learned a lot throughout my career. Being able to communicate an idea effectively, and make each piece of music I create unique and special is something Iâm very proud of.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: 17 years experience of songwriting and music production, 10 of which at a professional level. I take great care to let the song speak for itself, and use my creativity, imagination and unique perspective to bring it to life!
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: You supply me with a rough recording of the song (e.g. iPhone guitar/vocal worktape), which I use to I create a chord chart and an instrumental music track and send it to you for approval (typically within 1-2 days). Once you're happy with how it sounds, we schedule the vocal recording session (either with you, the artist, or help you find the right demo vocalist for the song). Once the vocals have been recorded, I mix and master the track and deliver it to you electronically for approval.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: iMac, Logic, Reason, Focusrite Safire Pro 40, AKG C414 XLS, Apogee MiC, Taylor 414ce, Fender USA VG Strat, Musicman Bass, plugins and instruments by Spectrasonics, Waves, iZotope, Native Instruments, IK Multimedia & Toontrack.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I just finished a Christmas album for Silverado Records (Nashville). The album features Country artist Joe Diffie, and I handled the arranging, instruments, engineering, production, mixing and mastering.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital for ease of workflow and high bandwidth âŠbut with analog emulations from Universal Audio, Waves and Slate Digital!
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Dan Huff, Mark Bright, Chris Lorde Alge, John Mayer, Max Martin.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Fully produced demos and commercial releases for songwriters and artists.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Have you worked with a producer before? What do you want your track to sound like (ideally provide me with a few examples of artists or songs that you want me to use for reference when producing your track).
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Take your time! Donât rush into anything, itâs definitely better to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve before you part with your hard-earned money. Listen through all the examples of my work on here and feel free to contact me with any questions you might have - questions are good! Then make important decisions for your project, and how you want it to sound (e.g fully produced, acoustic, simple piano).
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My Taylor acoustic, MacBook Pro, Apogee MiC, USB MIDI keyboard and headphones.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I would say my ability to incorporate emotion and feeling in my work. Iâve always loved working with people, and have learned a lot throughout my career. Being able to communicate an idea effectively, and make each piece of music I create unique and special is something Iâm very proud of.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: 17 years experience of songwriting and music production, 10 of which at a professional level. I take great care to let the song speak for itself, and use my creativity, imagination and unique perspective to bring it to life!
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: You supply me with a rough recording of the song (e.g. iPhone guitar/vocal worktape), which I use to I create a chord chart and an instrumental music track and send it to you for approval (typically within 1-2 days). Once you're happy with how it sounds, we schedule the vocal recording session (either with you, the artist, or help you find the right demo vocalist for the song). Once the vocals have been recorded, I mix and master the track and deliver it to you electronically for approval.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Dan Huff, Mark Bright, Chris Lorde Alge, John Mayer, Max Martin.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Fully produced demos and commercial releases for songwriters and artists.
I was the multi-instrumentalist, recording engineer, mix engineer, mastering engineer in this production
- Country [Showreel]
- Pop/Funk/Electronic [Showreel]
- Sara Evans - Marquee Sign [Simon Reid Yellow Remix]
- Sister C - Before & After
- ProducerAverage price - $800 per song
- Full instrumental productionContact for pricing
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $250 per song
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $200 per song
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $200 per song
- Bass ElectricAverage price - $200 per song
- Beat MakerAverage price - $300 per song
Demo turnaround time is typically 3-4 days. If a session vocalist is requested, their fee is separate.
- Luke Combs
- Lainey Wilson
- Morgan Wallen
- Logic
- Reason
- AKG C-414XLS
- Stylus RMX
- iZotope Ozone
- Waves Plug-ins
- Simon co-wrote Kalie Shorrâs single âMy Voiceâ (with Kalie Shorr & Fred Willhelm)Dec 05, 2022
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XwlrJRfh_M
Stream: Spotify | Amazon | Apple Music | YouTube Music
Read the article on Taste Of Country here: https://tasteofcountry.com/kalie-shorr-my-voice-video
- 'A Silverado Family Christmas' (Feat. Joe Diffie) Released!Dec 15, 2016
'A Silverado Family Christmas' Released!
Silverado Records (Nashville), released 'A Silverado Family Christmas', on Friday November 25th 2016. Simon Reid arranged, produced, engineered, mixed and mastered the project, as well as playing all the instruments. The seasonal album features artists Joe Diffie, Melissa Mickelson, Zack Dyer, Crystal Yates, Mandy McMillan, Tony Winkler and Gabe Burdulis.
