We are committed to providing efficient services, creating quality innovative music, that establishes careers in the music industry. A collective of music producers/ vocal producers/ songwriters/ engineers/ and vocalists. We’re passionate about what we do, our sound is BIG, but our work ethic is bigger.
JahRock'n Productions has more than a decade of experience providing high quality recording and production services. We believe our engineers and producers are the most valuable asset. We don't just lend our studio, but invest time into teaching artists how to create amazing music.
We enjoy helping artist grow in their craft, through studio sessions, vocal training, mixing and mastering. Our team invest in artists as much as they invest in themselves. We are dedicated to making you a stronger artist from the day you walk in our studio. We care about your music as much as we care about your business.
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Credits
Interview with JahRock'n Productions
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I worked on an EP with ESSENSE recently and I am very proud about how it came out. https://soundcloud.com/ssensemusic I served as producer and manager.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I'm working with an up and coming R&B artist at the moment. Her name is ESSENSE. https://open.spotify.com/artist/4PT8YbdLkgxKJZgJXmqRFS?si=AW1zjHNPSzKCl0v1gabozQ
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both, because you can get the best sound out of each if you know what you are doing.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will treat your music as if it was my name on the album or single.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love it. I was born to do this.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Clients usually ask me what mixing is. I just explain that mixing is the process by which multiple sounds are combined into one or more channels. In the process, a source's volume level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated or enhanced. Its the most important part of the process.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it can be achieved fast.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I ask prospective clients what their endgame is. Knowing your destination informs your process and trajectory.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Have FUN!!!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: I would take my laptop, mic, mixer, keyboard, and chair.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started my music journey as an artist. I was fortunate to be singed to a record label and tour regularly. I started producing and recording in 2001 and started JahRock'n Productions in 2005. Since 2005 i've had the opportunity to record many artists and work with some amazing people. My studio and skill-set has grown by leaps and bounds.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I like to work fast and efficient. I love being creative and free. I can adapt to many styles as well.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I'd like to work with any artist that values what I bring to the table. Wether they are "Joe Schmo" or the biggest artist in the world.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Learn your song before you record, so that your studio performance can be more authentic.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: R&B, Rap, Soul, Gospel
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Vocal production
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: As a singer and musician, I understand the ins and outs of being an artist. I also have and understanding of what it takes to bring your music to industry standard levels. I have 20 years of experience in vocal production and vocal arrangement.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: We evaluate the condition of your music then submit a quote to then carry out the production process. Pre-Production - Evaluation process and planning Production - Music creation, Songwriting Recording - Studio recording Mixing - Editing, and leveling Mastering - balance sonic elements of a stereo mix and optimize playback
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a 500 square foot recording studio in downtown Brooklyn. We have a 5x5 vocal booth a live room and control room. I run pro-tools as my main DAW and us a behringer x32 as our mixing board and interface.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I am inspired by music producers that take a soup-to-nuts approach to music production. Producers that not only facilitate the creation of the music, but have a hand in the creation of the song as a whole. Timbaland, Quincey Jones, Kanye West, Rick Reuben, and etc.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: We do studio engineer work, music production, and vocal production.
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $250 per song
- Recording StudioAverage price - $450 per day
- Vocal compingAverage price - $75 per track
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $70 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $400 per song
- EditingAverage price - $50 per track
- Beat MakerAverage price - $300 per song
We allow 2 revisions as a standard. Additional revisions are $35/hr
Our turnaround time is 3-5 business days (based on availability)
- behringer x32
- Audio Technica 2020
- Midas Pre-Amps
$40/hr for studio time for all Soundbetter clients.
