Matt Dame on SoundBetter

15+ years of professional session work in Nashville. Demos, Masters, Lead vocals, BGVS, tv/film, radio. 1000's of sessions in all studios with all the publishers and producers. Pro gear at home studio for timely, master level vocals in a week of less. Cuts from my vocals on major artists and used in film/tv/radio. In tune and true to melody

Grammy nominated lead singer and guitar player for the Grammy award winning Steeldrivers. (look us up!!) Singing professionally in Nashville and Muscle Shoals since 2003 for every major (and not so major) publishing company known to man. My vocals have been used on thousands of songwriter demos, master recordings, film and tv projects and radio advertising. Effective range from G below middle C to A above middle C, with falsetto range well above that. Styles I specialize in are Country, Rock, Southern Rock, Contemporary Christian, Folk, Southern Gospel...just to name a few. Named Nashville Demo Singer of the Year multiple times. Super efficient with quick turnaround time. My mic chain is the Manley Cardioid Reference tube mic with a Vintech x73 preamp and a Distressor compressor. I cut all my vocals in my GIK treated home studio so all my tracks are super clean with no reflections or outside noises.

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Endorse Matt Dame99 Reviews - 20 Repeat Clients

by Anthony P.
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Well, Matt just did another outstanding job for me. No problems, everything went great.His vocals are killer.
by Kevin G.
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Matt killed it on this. Easy to work with, fast, and gave me way more to work with than I expected. You can tell he actually cares about the final product and not just sending files and calling it done. Really solid experience all around, I would definitely hit him up again.
by Anthony P.
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Matt did an awesome job on the vocals. . He also added some great harmonies. I'm going to ask him to do another.
by Mick Oden
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A Wonderful Talent!
Great to work with, and very accommodating!
I would suggest you look no farther, if you're looking for an in the pocket heartfelt vocal.
by Kevin
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Matt's vocals shine! My second time working with him and he delivered everything the song needed and then some.. A whole lotta' some! He has been helping songwriters like myself achieve their song visions for a while now. Matt can easily be trusted to deliver vocals with professional level passion and energy!
by Kevin
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A sure thing for soulful country vocals! Great communication and professionalism from Matt as well. Dude just has an instinct for what you're going for in a track and nails it!
by Ron S.
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WOW! What an amazing talent. Working with Matt was such an honor for us. Total pro. Did exactly what the song needed. All the parts were spot on. Can’t wait till we need another male demo and we get to work with Matt again. A great experience.
by fragrantgas
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Another 5-star job by Matt Dame! Great working with him. He's such a pro that I rarely ask for revisions.
by Charlie Parra
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Working with Matt has been one of the best decisions I’ve made for my music. He has now sung on two of my songs, and he will be singing the rest of the album. That alone says everything.

He is easygoing, professional, and reliable. Communication is clear and fast. He delivers on time. He takes direction well and also brings his own ideas when needed.

Most important, his voice is outstanding. He understands the emotion of the song and elevates it.
by fragrantgas
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Working with Matt Dame was an absolute pleasure from start to finish! He recorded vocals for my songs and the sound quality was nothing short of exceptional. It is clear that Matt invests in top-notch equipment and it truly shows in the final product. Every take came through crisp, clean, and professional.
by Steve
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Matt defines "professional" in every way. Great communication, friendly, delivered beyond my expectations, beautifully recorded and mix-ready on the first pass. With ALL the vocals.
Folks, this is how it's done. Hire Matt, you'll be happy you did. I am!
by Amber Rose Washington
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I had the privilege of working with Matt for the first time and he delivered brilliantly! His performance and professionalism are next level! I highly recommend Matt to anyone looking for pro country vocals! A++
by George D.
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Matt is an exceptional talent. One of the best country voices out there. Around our 5th project together (lost count). Consumat professional, he nailed the vision for this project. Very responsive and great to work with.
by Kevin C.
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It was a pleasure working with Matt for the first time! He delivered an A+ high energy vocal on my country track. His performance brought so much personality and professionalism taking the song to another level. Would recommend him to anyone looking for pro country vocals on their track!
by Mark
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I've been working with Matt for 5+ years, across a full album's worth of songs and now well beyond - not only does Matt deliver a beautiful vocal every single time, his performances are always infused with tons of emotion, as if he knows exactly what is behind every word. He's an absolute pro to work with, and he'll bring your tunes radio-ready across the finish line. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
by Gabe
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truly exceptional
by Nick Garcia
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Truly radio-ready vocals out of the box. Matt is a top level pro on this site.
by BIGG R.
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Awesome job matt YOU MAKE SONGWRITERS DREAMS COME TRUE!
Professional,prompt and a pleasure to work with thanks for sharing your awesome talents to our song
by Mike S.
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Matt was great to work with and a very talented vocalist. He has fantastic dynamic range in his voice and provided great background vocals as well. He was also really patient with me as I am pretty green to the production process and music language. He worked with me to get exactly what was in my head! This was very appreciated, especially with a couple of word edits on my end. He comes highly recommend by me and will hire him again!
by Sol L.
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Matt is awesome! Everything was exactly what I was looking for and the turn around was incredible! Thank you Matt!

Interview with Matt Dame

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise you will be happy with the end product or you will be refunded
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That people want to sell a "demo" on iTunes or have me put it out as a single
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is your end goal for this song? How can I help you accomplish that? Can you give me some production notes?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: I want to work with you...not for you. I want to make this the best version of your song and let you get the best from me.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: 15+ years of session singing in Nashville
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Country and Blues mix. Bob Seger meets Travis Tritt meets Kenny Rogers
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: listen closely to the writer. take a minute or two extra and read the lyric. Connection is key
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: usually country and southern rock
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Overall tone and accuracy of melody and bgvs
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: My work signature is believability and accuracy. Emotion is king in my performances. I never just mail it in
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Learn and sing lead vocals, then start stacking up bgvs to fit each track
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a great setup featuring Apollo, Mac, Slate, UA and Waves products.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Songwriter Demos are my bread and butter. I sing in studio 5 days a week for many top songwriters and producers form all over the world