Caleb Hicks on SoundBetter

Accomplished music producer, songwriter, and session musician with over 13 years of experience in the industry and credits spanning multiple genres. I specialize in helping creators develop ordinary ideas into unique and powerful songs.

I’m proud to say that I love what I do! My passion for music inspires me to help other creators achieve their dreams. I pour my heart into every piece of music that I write, and that's why I can guarantee the quality of my work and your complete satisfaction. I specialize in Pop and Indie music production, but thanks to over a decade of working with all different types of artists and bands, I am more than capable of adapting to the needs of the client - whatever they might be! My goal is to enable your creativity to the fullest extent and provide you with a final product that you can be proud to share with the world.

I am an adaptive multi-instrumentalist, but I consider my strongest suits to be programming and song production. Simply put, I can take your idea or demo and turn it into a full-blown production without sacrificing any of the original nuances of your creation. In fact, I’m an expert at highlighting the best features in your ideas and bringing them to life in a way that sounds full, rich, and professional. Just think “radio quality!”

I’m eager to hear about your vision for your art! Message me now to get started on taking your music to the next level.

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Credits

32 Reviews - 2 Repeat Clients

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by Kenyatta
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Caleb's professionalism is out of this world and his talent is nothing short of amazing! I would easily work with him again!

As my first experience writing a song, he made it so easy and enjoyable for me. Caleb helped me to understand the process and was extremely thorough. It is not hard to tell he takes his craft seriously!!

The instrumental he made for my first song captured the feel I was going for and my producer and vocal coach both asked me for his name because he did such a great job.
by Maikey Z.
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A very talented arranger, he is adept at many instruments and can arrange each instrument perfectly, and is very efficient. It was a very enjoyable collaboration!
by Jonathon R.
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Caleb is a very professional and talented producer. He provides quality communication and really cares about the project and the outcome he delivers. Very satisfied and would highly recommend! Thanks Caleb.
by Saylo Z.
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Caleb is great! He listens to you and what you are looking for and delivers! Thanks Caleb look forward to working with you again!
by James D.
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Caleb has been an incredible producer, collaborator, and friend throughout the many months we’ve been working together! He is incredibly understanding, patient, and diligent, and has breathed new life into my demos!
by James D.
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I've had the absolute pleasure of working with Caleb for the past 8 months to produce a full album that sounds incredible! He's been incredibly patient, attentive, and professional throughout the whole process; and has completely nailed every challenge I've hurdled his way. Throughout the album we've tackled to many different styles of music and Caleb produced all of them to perfection!
If you need a producer for your next project, you will not be disappointed working with him!
by James D.
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Caleb has been an excellent partner and collaborator for the better part of the last year, producing a whole bunch of tracks in wildly different styles for this project! This track was no exception---super high quality, professional producing!
by James D.
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Caleb has been an excellent partner over the past few months! Extremely professional and great at what he does—turning my original demos into something far exceeding expectations!
by James D.
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Caleb masterfully took on this “double feature” project and knew exactly what I was going for! A back to back acoustic track that leads into a huge wall of sound, and he was able to work within both styles seamlessly and expertly! I highly, highly recommend Caleb to produce your music!
by James D.
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Caleb, as always, is incredible to work with. This project was a re-production of something we worked on previously and he took this track to the next level! He’s extremely communicative, patient, and understanding about all of my thoughts and concerns throughout the whole process, and I always end up with a finished product that is out of this world amazing!
by Raj
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Caleb is great to work with! He is very enthusiastic, supportive, and provides quick turnarounds. Looking forward to working with him again!
by James D.
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Caleb knows how to take tracks and bring them to the next level!!! He’s very communicative and I’m always super happy with the finished product!
by James D.
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Another awesome track with Caleb---super patient with my questions and requests, and just takes my demos and make them sound so much better than I could have hoped!
by James D.
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Caleb is a total class act and really helped me bring my song to life! He also advised and consulted me through much of the process and helped understand more about recording and production. 10 out of 10, will absolutely work with again!
by Joe D.
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Caleb is amazing at what he does! My sister and I came to him with lyrics and a vague vision of what we wanted and he produced an amazing and professional track. We are so happy with Caleb's work and thank him for being so flexible and available throughout the entire process! We would highly recommend Caleb to anyone looking for a talented, enthusiastic, and insightful producer.
by Evaughntae W.
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Fast, helpful and authentic. Great vibes and song.
by Craig C.
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I hired Caleb to do production, mixing, and mastering on my song, and he was awesome to work with. He was very patient with all the adjustments I was wanting to make, and also very proactive in being creative and coming up with little touches here and there to make the song sound better. The final mix and master sound professional, and I would work with him again in a heartbeat
by Rob P.
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Caleb won’t disappoint - he’s an A grade, top top guy and super talented producer. Gets things done quickly and keeps you involved with great communication along the way. More than happy with the results. Hire him!
by Keith Sullivan
I've been fortunate enough to have the opportunity to work with Caleb consistently over the past two years. He is an absolute professional in every sense of the word. Caleb is not only a very talented musician and producer, but also approaches his projects with an amazing attitude and a wide breadth and depth of knowledge; he's awesome to work with. He has first hand experience in many genres, and it's a safe bet he'll be able to provide valuable contribution in a wide array of of solutions. Caleb is the first person I approach for help in bringing my ideas to reality. Thank you!
by Jennifer Jess
Caleb is easygoing and I love working with him. He always delivers a high quality product.

Interview with Caleb Hicks

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To provide you with outstanding service and a final product that you can be proud of. I commit to you that I will treat your art with love and dedication as if it were my own.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Make sure that they understand your vision. Expect nothing less than exceptional work.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: An acoustic guitar, a battery powered keyboard, batteries, my laptop, and my portable charger. That way I could run a songwriting session while I'm waiting to be rescued!
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been making music for almost 13 years now. It started as a love for playing instruments and playing in bands. Over time it grew into a love for production and songwriting, which led me to pursue a professional career in music. The rest is history!
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: John Lennon and Paul McCartney are my biggest heroes in music, while Max Martin and Rick Rubin inspire me to be the best music producer that I can be.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both...because both of them have good qualities and bad qualities, but both of them have also been used to make amazing music.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: A strong sense of music theory and composition combined with being a skilled guitarist, bassist, pianist, and drummer makes me a highly versatile music producer.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I start in the morning with a cup of coffee and a piano. Then I move to the computer and begin to piece together the idea of the day using Logic Pro X and a room full of instruments. Things progress from there...
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Most of the work that I do for clients involves music production or songwriting. I love to conceptualize and compose music for artists who are looking for songs that capture their artistic spirit. I work alongside the client, learning about their strengths and finding ways to emphasize them with my music.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Starting my own business. I visualized the concept and built it from the ground up. Perhaps one day CH Music Productions and SoundBetter will be partners!
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it’s not a “real job.”
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is your vision? How can I help you achieve your creative goal? Do you like The Beatles?
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Relaxed but efficient. I’m comfortable and I get things done.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would love to work with Post Malone. We have similar songwriting styles so I’m sure that dude and I could write a killer song together.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Learn the basics of EQ and Compression, and learn them well! They will be very useful throughout your journey producing good quality music.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I typically work on pop and hip-hop music. I love experimenting with sub-forms of pop such as indie pop, soft pop and dance pop.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Emotion, intelligence, and honesty.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Being able to make something for someone that makes them happy and excited to pursue their dreams.