#1 chart-topper for the girls, gays, theys, and sometimes boy bands
SERVICES
+ Top Line Writing (Lyric & Melody)
+ Songwriting (Instrumental)
+ Full Song Writes (Lyric, Melody, & Instrumental)
+ Artist Project Mentorship
+ Sync Creative Mentorship
WRITING FOR ARTISTS
My success with artists revolves around writing a solid top line. I enjoy writing colorful, thoughtful, and clever lyrics that are universally easy to understand. See clients on 'credits' list below.
WRITING FOR SYNC
Writing music that evokes emotion while following a formula music supervisors crave is my specialty. When I’m not writing for pitches, I’m executive producing sync projects for artists. The idea is to help artists create an additional stream of income while elevating their careers with high-profile ad/TV/film/promo placements.
My workflow is straight-forward, thorough, and always inspired. Turnaround time depends on the breadth of your project. If you're on a tight deadline, contact me for expedited pricing.
Let's get to work.
Send me a note through the contact button above.
Credits
- Rupaul
- Trixie Mattel
- New Kids on the Block
- Alaska Thunderfuck
- Boulet Brothers
- Chløë Black
- Revlon
- Boyz II Men
- Earl St. Clair
- Scissor Sisters
- Solene
- Secondhand Serenade
- Nina West
- Sharon Needles
- Doritos
- Netflix
- Galantis
- The Voice
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Apple
- samsung
- KATYA
- MINI COOPER
- Tommy Lee
- Trinity the Tuck
- Sapphira Cristál
- Manila Luzon
- Jiggly Caliente
- Trixie Mattel
- Miz Cracker
- Divina De Campo
- Divina De Campo
- Blair St. Clair
- Adore Delano
- Alaska Thunderfuck
- Alaska Thunderfuck
- Alaska Thunderfuck
- Secondhand Serenade
- Sharon Needles
- Miss Fame
- Miss Fame
- Nina West
- Jaremi Carey
- Divina De Campo
- Ginger Minj
- Trixie Mattel
- Trixie Mattel
- Desz
- Miss Fame
- Nina West
- Desz
- Boulet Brothers
- Boulet Brothers
Languages
- English
100 Reviews - 11 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedMaking career defining moves with Ash! Love her!
check_circleVerifiedAsh is just fantastic to work with. She is professional, kind, talented, she's just great.
She completed understood my ideas, came with her professional impupt and ideas and brought a vision i had into fruition. She is just great.- check_circleVerified
Impeccable execution alway! ILY Ash!
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Another one in the bag. I'm a better artist because of her!
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Ashley in incredibly knowledgable about various genres and make it so exciting to collab every time. She improved my melodies and suggested brilliant BVs! TY, you're the best!
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Ashley is the best! She understood my references always elevated the storytelling. Always looking forward to our next collaborations! TY Ash!
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So fun creating worlds with Ashley with every collab. Always taking it to the next level. I'm learning and growing with all the knowledge she shares. Creating the best work possible always! TY Ash!
check_circleVerifiedAmazing feedback, super detailed with great ideas and directions to help make the song stronger. Best soundcheck I've gotten, thank you!
check_circleVerifiedAsh is always a dream to work with! As per usual, she wrote a hit song which my audience absolutely LOVES! She's the best and is always my go-to gal! Thank you for being amazing, Ash! YOU ROCK! :-D
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Ashley is so much fun to work with. A collaborator that only wants to make the best song possible. Honest and insightful. So lucky we crossed paths!
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Always a pleasure working with Ashley! Building on the original idea and exploring melodies to elevate the work. In addition, love the extra notes on production and vocal performance. It's like a mini artis boot camp every time. Super fun and productive! TY Ash!
check_circleVerifiedAshley is such a joy to work with! She's very knowledgeable, skilled, professional, but also kind and patient. She really helped me up my game, and provided me with amazing advice and assistance. Highly recommend working with her!
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Ashley is the absolute best! She gave me honest and clear feedback on my songs and helped me improve them significantly. She made her resources available to me and really went all in. Highly recommend working with this amazing professional!
check_circleVerifiedAshley is a very specific mentor, not only she helps with lyrics but she teaches you ways to get better in a long run! Definitely recommended
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I was so grateful to find Ash! She is a world of sound, professional advice. Can't wait to know more!
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Ashley is so much fun to work with. Next level ideas. Never know what's next with this one, in the most complimentary way! Looking forward to hearing what we come up with next!
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Ashley is truly gifted. Love working with her. I trust her editing eye. I wrote a very wordy song and she helped refine and simplify but still kept it relatable and fun. I feel like she gets me, I couldn't ask for a better collaborator! Thanks Ash!
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We had a country pop tune that needed to be punched up lyrically. We shared our goals, deadlines and direction for the song, she asked some great questions, and then she got to work immediately. She embraced it like it was her own song, and returned something that truly exceeded our expectations. She is talented and a real pro. Look forward to working with her again very soon!
check_circleVerifiedAshley is incredible. She went above and beyond what I could have hoped for.
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Ashley is stellar to work with. Not only does she have in-depth industry knowledge, but she is also a master at her craft and has a wealth of valuable ideas. Ashley is very professional and easy to work with—she brings an energy and enthusiasm that is key when creating and collaborating. Not only did Ashley give me key tips to start out as a top liner/sync artist, but she also provided invaluable feedback on songs I have been working on. Work with Ashley—she is amazing!
Interview with ASH
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: 9 times out of 10 I'm working out of a boutique recording studio in Los Angeles that I share with my production team. I work in ProTools and Melodyne on a Raven console. The outboard gear is a Neve 1064, UA LA-2A, and a U-47 mic inside of an air-tight isobooth. I have a mobile base for when I'm on the move consisting of an Apogee Duet, Slate VMS L1 mic, and an Aston halo reflection filter.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Always be crystal clear about what you want. Providing references is key! We are music wizards, not mind readers.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Yes! If I think they fit the needs of a project, I'm happy to refer them.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: My career started in Music Therapy, working with autistic children in New York City's most low income special needs schools. I was always co-writing with local music artists, too. While I was in grad school, I was asked to write for some high-profile artists in Los Angeles. Great opportunities kept presenting themselves on the West coast, and I eventually pressed pause on the Music Therapy track and took a chance on myself as a professional songwriter. Here we are 10 years later, and I'm still very much in love with music.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Assuming I have some solar power panels -- MacBook pro, Apogee Duet, Fender Standard Strat, U-47, Aston Halo Reflection Filter.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Recently I wrote a children's album for RuPaul's Drag Race superstar Nina West. She wanted an album geared towards modern families in the LGBTQ+ community, which was uncharted territory in the children's music world. It was a unique challenge that was received with so much love and support, and I'm so proud to have been a part of it.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Day-to-day I am working the sync world, but I always make time for artists I connect with and believe in.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Analog will always sound warmer and more alive, but digital is easier on the wallet. Waves has a collection of bundles that imitate analog tape beautifully and I use them on pretty much everything.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: It feels like I get to be in a different band every day.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: It might look like I'm slacking off on my phone in a writing session, but I swear I'm in a shared note working on lyrics!!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is the deadline? Do you have any sound/vibe references for your project? What do you want to feel from the vocal performance?
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- Slate Digital VMS ML-1
- Neve 1064
- LA-2A
- ProTools
- Melodyne
- Vocalign
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- SYNC PLACEMENT: Macys AdJul 29, 2022
Coming at you with an ADORABLE Macy's back-to-school ad written and performed by yours truly. Check it out here:
https://www.ispot.tv/ad/bmR2/macys-back-to-school-unique-style-song-by-the-blah-blah-blahs
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- SYNC PLACEMENT: Apple AdNov 19, 2021
I'm thrilled to announce that my band The Blah Blah Blahs has climbed the Mt. Everest of syncs - we got an Apple commercial!
Watch the commercial here and listen to the full song here.
xx Ash
- SYNC PLACEMENT: Tom & Jerry The Movie Soundtrack w/ Earl St. ClairMar 09, 2021
As a lifelong fan of Tom and Jerry, this is a very exciting one for me to announce! Listen to a song I co-wrote called "Good Thing" performed by Earl St. Clair in Tom & Jerry: The Movie!
Follow the link below to look & listen:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CLxk-1QHoMW/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
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- The Voice Finalist DeSz brings Kelly Clarkson to tears with my song produced by Justin Tranter!Dec 18, 2020
Check out Desz' show stopping finale performance of "Holy Ground" performed on The Voice here. The track was written by myself, Stefan Litrownik, and Jeff Goldford, and produced by Jussifer, Stefan Litrownik, and Justin Tranter.
- #1 on iTUNES Charts: KATYA "Vampire Fitness" EPNov 13, 2020
Thrilled to announce that KATYA's "Vampire Fitness" is #1 on the iTunes Electronic charts!! This album was written in four different languages (Russian, Portuguese, Italian, and English). I only speak English, so I had the fun (and TEDIOUS) job of making sure the lyrics fit melodically and rhythmically correct in each track.
Listen to KATYA's "Vampire Fitness" EP on Spotify!
- SYNC PLACEMENT: CBS All Access PromoAug 25, 2020
Listen to my band's song "This and That" on CBS All Access' latest promo here! Airing everywhere from your TV to your smart phone. If you want to hear the full track, follow this (or that).
- NEW RELEASE: Trixie Mattel - We Got The LookFeb 07, 2020
SO excited to announce that Trixie Mattel's latest album Barbara is out today! I had the pleasure of writing mod 60's inspired track "We Got The Look." Stream it here 💜
