Hey! I'm a writer, vocalist and producer from Brisbane, Australia. I've contributed for artists both locally and in LA. I've gained over 15 Million total streams on my work globally! I would love to chat about your project :)
I can provide a full-length written and produced topline with harmonies, doubles and ad-libs for your track. Vocal stems will be delivered as both dry recordings and wet-processed to give you options when mixing. The track must be unnamed (uncredited) unless discussed otherwise. I can also provide demo topline writing for pitching to artists!
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Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
72 Reviews - 11 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedZachary delivered a topline beyond my expectations. He was super quick with writing and recording, and the results are absolutely stunning! I'm so glad to have found this man on this website. If you are looking for a talented singer with a super unique voice, you can not go wrong with Zachary at all! One of my favorite projects I did here on Soundbetter! Zachary's singing and songwriting skills are stunning and he is super kind and fast on top! Loved every part of it!
check_circleVerifiedOnce again Zac did an amazing job !!! Proud to work with him 🔥🇦🇺
check_circleVerifiedSuch a pleasure working with this talented and awesome singer/songwriter! Highly recommend Zachary if you are looking for a great top line! :)
check_circleVerifiedhe is absolutely amazing in every way. ive worked with Zach on many songs - everything from pop songs, to edm tracks and he takes my songs to the next level each time. i wish i could communicate to whoever is reading this how good he is. simply amazing.
check_circleVerifiedOne of my favorite collaborators to work with!! What can I say, he's just a legend 😎
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This guy is a legend..He nailed my second project and is such a great singer/songwriter!! Very easy to work with and such a pro!
check_circleVerifiedAmazing voice, Amazing talent And professional singer! I think i will reach him out again.
Thanks so much man!
check_circleVerifiedVery professional work. Emotive vocal performance with a great stack of doubles and harmonies.
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What I have to say,
Professional, nice voice, fast and patient.I give to him 5 stars but I add one myself! I will work with him on other songs.Salvo
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Love Zac's vocals and musical interpretation. Super cool dude and a pleasure to work with!
check_circleVerifiedGreat vocalist with an amazing workflow! Thanks bro :)
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Zach was a perfect addition to our track and a great artist to work with. I’m blown away by our final product and know I’m gonna reach out again in the future!
check_circleVerifiedAmazing work as always from Zach... total pro and great fun to work with. Totally nailed this tracks emotion too.
check_circleVerifiedI had a very unbelievably smooth experience with Zachary. He was so motivated to work on my project.
We directly got connected on social media, which made this entire experience way more personal. I am super happy to have worked with Zachary, and I will definitely work on a lot more music with him in the very near future!
check_circleVerifiedWorking with Zachary is super professional and efficient! Great experience and results!
check_circleVerifiedVery professional and open to ideas as well as very responsive and interactive to get the song finished and sounding great. Highly recommend.
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Zac was so gentle and professional singer! so punctual and creative :) He deserves to 5 stars
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My first use ever of platforms such as SoundBetter. I feel insanely lucky I met Zach. He's definitely a very good singer, and he's an awesome person as well. Would recommend, 10k%
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Another amazing project/partnership with Zach... 10th one so far... more to come. Total pro... and a joy to work with. Particularly excited with how this project has turned out.
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Zachary was an absolute pleasure to work with. His voice really is one of a kind. He will make your track unique and really stand out, no doubt about it. Other than that, he's also a very nice guy who just wants the best for your track! Legend. Looking forward to working with him again!
Interview with Zachary Staines
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: My debut album. It's gonna make my mum proud!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My Macbook, my midi controller, a mic, some ice tea and my Apollo.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop music. Flippin' pop music, bro.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Typically I will develop melodies and music concepts before I dive headfirst into lyrical ideas.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I currently use my Apollo Twin Duo MKII and WA-251 as my main writing and tracking setup.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I currently write, record and produce music.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Denny White. What a guy!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What's your favourite ice tea?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Having a great vision and direction for a song, as well as a great work ethic will help me to turn around the best product I can!
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I was originally a YouTube vlogger wanna-be turned producer and writer. I've been playing music for over 10 years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: A mix of Ryan Tedder, Lauv and Charlie Puth.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would love to work with Lauv. To have so much groove in minimal production gets your boy going!
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: When you're on the come up, there is no shame in a mattress vocal booth.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Melody development and structure.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I try to bring an underlying sense of optimism and honesty to every project I write on.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Both Greg Wells and Julia Michaels inspire me!
I was the Writer & Singer in this production
- Singer - MaleAverage price - $300 per song
- Songwriter - LyricContact for pricing
Each project and its terms can vary. Please contact for terms of service.
- Ryan Tedder
- Jon Bellion
- Charlie Puth
- WA-251
- AKG C214
- Aston Stealth & Apollo Twin Duo MKII
Quick turn around and a crisp high five!
