Credits (session/sideman): Aretha Franklin, Tyga, Whiskey Myers, Blk Odyssy, Taking Back Sunday. Featured on over 75 records with artists from more than 30 countries. Full-service session work, composition, mixing, production, and more!
- Session Strings -
Violin & viola tracks remotely in any style! I can also chart string arrangements, and play a full 'orchestral' section on your record.
- Media Composition -
Film, game, & TV scores. Credits on major networks including the BBC & Netflix: http://imdb.me/nickmontopoli
- Mixing -
Mix engineer specializing in acoustic music, including folk/folk rock, classical, bluegrass, & more!
- Production -
Full-service production for any recording project - get in touch and let's talk about your project!
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Credits
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Interview with Nick Montopoli
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will work with any client to get that dream sound that they've been searching for - My versatility as a musician combined with my work as a composer and engineer allows me to communicate effectively to capture any sound you're imagining!
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring over 15 years of industry experience as a recording and performing artist in almost every style.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I tailor every project to the needs of the music - I am happy to read a chart, improvise, do an original string arrangement, and much more!
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Instrument: Leon Mugenot violin (1905), J. O. Paulus Bow (1950s) - Mics: Neumann, Royer, DPA, Shure, AKG, Rode, Audio-Technica, Ear Trumpet Labs - Preamps: Universal Audio, Vintech Audio, Focusrite
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: - Session strings (violin/viola) - String arranging - Composition - Mix engineering - Full music production
I was the violinist, mix engineer in this production
- ViolinAverage price - $70 per song
- String SectionAverage price - $250 per song
- Film ComposerAverage price - $300 per minute
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $300 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $400 per song
- String ArrangerAverage price - $200 per song
- Joshua Bell
- Mark O'Connor
- Stéphane Grappelli
- Violin: 1905 Léon Mougenot-Gauche
- Microphones: condensers and ribbons by DPA
- Audio-Technica
- Ear Trumpet Labs
- Rode
- Shure
