# 1 ON SOUNDBETTER BASS REVIEWS! Grammy winner. Deep pocket bass and keys. The bass part often determines the overall feel and vibe of a song, and a human performing that part adds something that a sample often can't quite get to. You owe it to yourself and your music to bring the very best.
Mark Prentice is a Grammy Winning Record Producer, an in-demand studio musician, music director, and hit songwriter. His versatile and exhaustive music industry resume` includes recording and performance credits with renowned County Artists as well as various Internationally known Pop, R&B, and Rock-n-Roll Artists, including: Elvis Costello, John Fogarty, Jonathan Cain, Desmond Child, The Fairfield Four, Lyle Lovett, BJ Thomas, Frankie Miller, Delbert McClinton, Jimmie Allen, Ricky Skaggs, Olivia Newton-John, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Johnny Cash, Don McLean, Crystal Gayle, Kevin Griffin (Better Than Ezra), Jennifer Nettles, Michael McDonald, Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, Bruce Hornsby, Felix Cavaliere, The Young Rascals, Charley Pride, Steve Earle, Allison Morer, Sam Moore, Billy Preston, Ben E. King, Michelle Wright, Jennifer Hanson, John Oates, Pat Boone, Patti Page, Lady Antebellum, Rodney Atkins, Chuck Wicks, Paulette Carlson, Bruce Cockburn, Holly Williams, Bo Diddley, Mitch Ryder, others.
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Credits
AllMusic verified credits for Mark Prentice- Don McLean
- Rory Gardiner
- Crystal Gayle
- Don McLean
- Don McLean
- Priscilla Renea
- Jon Wolfe
- Jon Wolfe
- Jon Wolfe
- Frankie Miller
- Frankie Miller
- Amy Grant
- B.J. Thomas
- B.J. Thomas
- B.J. Thomas
- B.J. Thomas
- B.J. Thomas
- Steve Earle
- Marlee Scott
- Tim Hughes
- Worship Central
- Rodney Atkins
- Kingsway Kids
- Tim Hughes
- Colin Linden
- Joe Diffie
- Annie Sims
- Annie Sims
- Annie Sims
- Walt Wilkins
- Stephen Goodman
- Stephen Goodman
- Candy Coburn
- Robin English
- Rockie Lynne
- Laura Vecchione
- Laura Vecchione
- Angel Rattay
- Rockie Lynne
- Robin English
- Rockie Lynne
- Rockie Lynne
- Rockie Lynne
- Rockie Lynne
- Eoghan Heaslip
- Leland Martin
- Sara Evans
- Amy Grant
- Forty5 South
- Skyla Spencer
- Skyla Spencer
- Skyla Spencer
- Annie Sims
- Duane Steele
- Glenn Kearney
- Glenn Kearney
- Colin Linden
- Joe Croker
- Joe Croker
- Kim Parent
- Jon Christopher Davis
- Andrea Zonn
- Andrea Zonn
- Andrea Zonn
- Stacey Earle
- Anna Wilson
- Bruce Cockburn
- Lori'el
- Lori'el
- Lori'el
- Walt Wilkins
- Walt Wilkins
- Leland Martin
- Jameson Clark
- Joe Croker
- Joe Croker
- Lyle Lovett
- Connie Howard
- Jeanne Newhall
- Don McLean
- The Raphaels
- The Raphaels
- Air Parma
- Air Parma
- Air Parma
- Air Parma
- The Walt Wilkins Band
- The Fairfield Four
- Sandy Knox
- Sandy Knox
- Sandy Knox
- Sandy Knox
- Tanya Dennis
- Susan Ashton
- George Canyon
- Stacey Earle
- Stacey Earle
- Stacey Earle
- Randy Wade
- Marge Calhoun
- Steve Earle
- Bob Cheevers
- Bob Cheevers
- The Fairfield Four
- Colin Linden
- Tim O'Brien
- Elvis Costello
- Elvis Costello & the Attractions
- Michelle Wright
- Steve Earle
- Jeanne Newhall
- Jeanne Newhall
- Marcus Hummon
- Kate Wallace
- Kate Wallace
- Mitchell John
- Mitchell John
- Jeanne Newhall
- Jeanne Newhall
- Jeanne Newhall
- Jeanne Newhall
- Jeanne Newhall
- Jeanne Newhall
- Jeanne Newhall
- Jeanne Newhall
- Jeanne Newhall
- Jeanne Newhall
- Jeanne Newhall
- Jeanne Newhall
- Jeanne Newhall
- Jeanne Newhall
- Cliff Sarde
- Cliff Sarde
- Cliff Sarde
- Lyle Lovett
- Lyle Lovett
- Lyle Lovett
- Don McLean
- Don McLean
- The Hit Crew
- Mark Prentice
- Jason Greeley
- Lindsay Broughton
- Laura Vecchione
- Laura Vecchione
- FFH
- Jeanne Newhall
- Jeanne Newhall
- Bill Taylor (16)
- The Fairfield Four
- Randy Wade
- Elvis Costello & The Attractions
- Walt Wilkins
- Various
- Justin Weaver
- Mitchell John
- Connie Kis Andersen
- Randy Wade
- Lyle Lovett
- Cliff Sarde
- Cliff Sarde
- Icon (20)
- Marshall Trimble With The Overdub Band
- Jeanne Newhall
- Kate Wallace
- Lewis Storey
- Colin Linden
- Marcus Hummon
- Icon (20)
- Farmer's Daughter
- Michelle Wright
- Steve Earle
- Tim O'Brien (3)
- Marcus Hummon and The Red Wing
- Steve Earle
- Bob Cheevers
- Stacey Earle
- Paul Heyman (2)
- Randy Wade
- Marcus Hummon and Red Wing*
- Farmer's Daughter
- The Fairfield Four And Friends*
- Tanya Leah
- James Edwards (31)
- Take 5
- The Raphaels
- Lyle Lovett
- Bruce Cockburn
- Tim Bays (2)
- Jameson Clark
- Patti Page
- Andrea Zonn
- Marcus Hummon
- Stacey Earle And Mark Stuart
- Bobby Cameron
- Andrew J. Booth
- George Canyon
- Various
- Forty5 South
- Marcus Hummon
- Rockie Lynne
- The Mamasitas
- Sara Evans
- Amy Grant
- Jon Christopher Davis
- Walt Wilkins
- Rockie Lynne
- Mitchell John
- Micheal Young
- One Flew South
- Scheibee & Foosen
- Kermit Lynch
- Various
- Lost Hollow
- Don McLean
- Jon Wolfe
- David Starr (9)
- Kalaji
- Bruce Cockburn
- Jenny Tolman
- Ex-Isles
- Ross Falzone
- Stang
- Icon (20)
Endorse Mark Prentice593 Reviews - 91 Repeat Clients
check_circleVerifiedI’ve lost count of how many times I’ve worked with Mark at this point, numerous songs and an album, and there’s a reason I keep coming back. His turnaround time is incredibly fast without ever compromising quality. His musicality is outstanding, his professionalism is consistent and reliable, and he is always polite and easy to work with. Every project we collaborate on is elevated because of his work. Highly highly recommended.
check_circleVerifiedMark gave absolutely brilliant performances as always and was accommodating of revisions as well as also offering new ideas that really elevated the track! Highly recommend working with him!
check_circleVerifiedMark really had a challenge on his hands with my latest track (A down tempo fusion pop song with vocals.) He handled it no problem and once again elevated the track in cool musical ways. If you need a great bass player Mark has you covered!
check_circleVerifiedWorking with Mark was an awesome experience!
He delivered great bass tracks with feel, personality, and plenty of musical ideas to choose from. I really appreciated how he offered multiple options and understood exactly what the songs needed — solid, great tone, and tasteful melodic moments.
Communication was smooth, friendly, and super fast. I’m really happy with the results and would definitely love to work with him again on future songs. Highly recommended!- check_circleVerified
Mark delivered a fantastic performance again - he always has such an ear for what the song needs, and is fast and communicative throughout! I highly recommend working with him
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Excellent and very responsive!
check_circleVerifiedPerfectomondo!
Thank you Mark, swinging and solid as a rock, as always, see you again soon.
check_circleVerifiedAfter Mark did such a great job providing us with a killer bass track, we thought we'd see how he goes tickling the ivories. Well he blew us away there also!! The keys tracks were spot on and Mark has brought my clients track to a whole new level! Thanks Mark and looking forward to the next project!
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Mark is such a pro and wonderful to work with. Brimming with ideas and great musicianship, you will be very happy!
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Mark is an absolutely joy to work with, promt turn around and he provided exactly what we needed for the track!
The bass lines and tone are absolutely spot on and we'll definitely be working with Mark into the future. 
check_circleVerifiedHighly recommend!
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A pleasure working with Mark, as always - the parts he provided were phenomenal and really elevated the track! He is an incredible bass player and I highly recommend working with him.
check_circleVerifiedMark did a fantastic job once again, tasteful playing and great turnaround time. Can't ask for any more than that!
check_circleVerifiedMark is an amazing musician! He recorded the bass part very quickly and really understood the meaning of the track, which is very important to me. I’m very happy with our collaboration and will definitely work with him again.
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Another fantastic effort by Mark. 100% recommended.
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Mark is a great bassist, and will work with you until you're 100% satisfied. Go with him.
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Extremely professional and polite - just an all-round awesome instrumentalist and fella. Highly recommend!
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Mark is a dream to work with! Talented, inventive and professional. Our communication was flawless. I'll be working with Mark again.
check_circleVerifiedMark is an absolutely legend. It was seamless to work with him, clear communications, fast turn around time and immaculate delivery. Looking forward to working with him again!
check_circleVerifiedAlways a pleasure! No notes ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Interview with Mark Prentice
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: With the current technology and availability through the Internet, it's easy to fall into believing that music is just "content" and I maintain it is not. Owning recording gear doesn't automatically make you an engineer any more than owning an instrument makes you a player. If you're a creative, you owe it to yourself and your music to present it in the best light possible and that often involves getting help from a more experienced player or engineer. Don't be afraid to invest in the music you believe in. When you're working with seasoned professionals, you really do get what you pay for and the relatively small financial difference makes a massive difference in the quality of your final product.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Yep. Serve the song, in whatever role you play in a production.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I work in Sonar, and have a pretty extensive selection of outboard gear for the instruments I play, a nice selection of microphones for vocals, acoustic instruments and drums, and a great collection of awesome instruments, basses, guitars both acoustic and electric, keys, and specialty instruments, mandolin, bouzouki, etc. I have fine tuned a great 10 track drum protocol for the house kit and get massive compliments on the drum sounds.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is the mission? What do we hope to accomplish? Often a given project may have several objectives and uses, so I really want to know what the mission is and in what order. Again, communication.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Be sure you're being heard by whoever you work with. Music is the universal language and communication is the most important element.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Well, I can't because he's gone, but Donny Hathaway. Just a monster talent, writer, player, singer, artist.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I cut my teeth on rock and roll and r and b music, but having been a session musician for nearly three decades, I've done a fair amount of everything. And, living in Nashville, all styles of Country and Americana.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Musical empathy, I think. I've always been able to communicate and understand. My goal is to help the client get exactly what they want, beyond their expectation.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Years of experience in many genres, a Grammy winning producer's knowledge and taste, even to a single track, and most importantly to me, a genuine love for music, the recording process, and those who step out to make their statement.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: There isn't one really, I work in live multi-player sessions and also do tons of tracks that I send literally all over the world. I receive projects in every phase from just the concept, to being the last guy to go on a track. I've pretty much dealt with every imaginable scenario.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I split my time between several roles. I'm predominantly a studio musician/session leader. I also do a lot of music production, both for artists and specialty projects, film, TV, etc. And I've had fairly extensive experience as a Music Director for live shows as well as television specials, etc.
I was the Producer, Bass Player, Keyboard Player, Songwriter in this production
- David Starr
- Let's Build A House/Priscilla Renae (Muni Long)
- Various Artists: Frankie Miller, Scott Stepakoff, Michael McDonald, Michelle Nicolo, Leah Nobel
- Various Artists, Sara Evans, Rockie Lynne, Rev. Joe Rice, Michelle Nicolo, Luke Laird
- Bass ElectricAverage price - $150 per song
- Live drum trackAverage price - $150 per song
- PianoAverage price - $150 per song
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $150 per song
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $150 per song
- ProducerContact for pricing
- Keyboards - SynthAverage price - $150 per song
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- Extensive Bass Arsenal including 1960 all original P bass
- fretted and fretless
- Upright
- Yamaha
- Hammond
Discounts on a per project basis for multiple songs/instruments. Live drums recorded here by top studio drummers
- GREAT NEWS!!!Jul 31, 2025
500 Verified Reviews!! A milestone! Thanks!
- Muso.AIDec 02, 2023
Well, this is kinda cool!!
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- #1 record for Jimmie Allen "Down Home". Thanks Jimmie for inviting me to the party!!Feb 06, 2023
Great way to start 2023!!!
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- Great First Quarter!!!Mar 22, 2017
SoundBetter just keeps bringin' it... Great projects from literally all around the world. Lots of bass tracks as well as full productions. Great music, great people and a year off to a great start!
- 2016Dec 22, 2016
Closing in on the end of 2016. Massive thanks to all my Soundbetter clients and the management team. Looking forward to a rockin 2017!!!
- Great year so far!!Apr 13, 2016
Killin' it with projects from awesome clients all over the world!! Really rewarding to be a part of a creative vision coming to life...
- Rockin' itFeb 09, 2016
Slammin' along here with Soundbetter projects from as far away as South Africa, Mexico City and Berlin, Germany. Big thanks and keep it coming folks, the music just gets better and better!
- And the beat goes on...Jan 26, 2016
Just worked recording drums on a really rockin' tune for Kenny form Berlin, Germany. A total Bonham fest. Matt, my drum partner, just killed it. Really fun!
- January 2016Jan 25, 2016
2016 off to a roaring start. Nonstop sessions in studio and online, new Don McLean record coming later this year, work with new artists and some great young talent from as far away as Mexico and South Africa. All the elements of an awesome year.
