Music Producer and Songwriter for Sync, getting that exciting modern Pop sound with top quality production and mixing! Placements on 60+ TV shows, in promos on NBC, ABC, TruTV, and Food Network, at Disneyland, in LG international ad, and over 2 million views on YouTube.
HOW I CAN HELP YOU?
I'm all about the memorable hooks, simple arrangement, and getting a clean and great mix.
I can take your demo or lyrics and make a professional modern sounding song that sounds just as good as songs on the radio or TV!
Being a drummer and percussionist, I focus on having a great feel and rhythm to the song.
Send me what you have and I'll take your music to the next level!
WHO I AM:
Based in Portland, OR with a Bachelor's of Music in Percussion, I've been producing and playing music all around the world for 20+ years.
My music has been in 60+ TV shows around the world. I've worked with Disney, Netflix, Amazon, LG, NBC, ABC, TruTV, Food Network, A&E, CNBC, E!, Bravo, MTV, TLC, History Channel, Lifetime, Discovery Channel, Oxygen, TV One, Reelz.
WHAT I DO:
Genres I produce: Pop, Hip Hop, Electronic, R&B, Latin Pop, to name a few.
I use Ableton Live 10 Suite, ProTools 11, and industry standard plugins such as Waves, Serum, Soundtoys, Vocalign, Fabfilter, Valhalla, and many more.
SERVICES:
-Production, get in touch for pricing.
-Mixing, starts at $250/song
-Mastering, $70/song
-Songwriting, get in touch for pricing.
Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.
Credits
6 Reviews
Endorse Theo Sides Music
check_circleVerified (Client)Great songs and quick response times! I thoroughly enjoyed working with Theo and I hope we are able to work again very soon. Thank you for having me!
I absolutely love working with Theo! He and I have worked on countless songs and in every session he brings an incredible energy and enthusiasm. His instincts as a producer are spot on, rhythmic, modern, powerful, polished, and he always makes sure his production stands out in a unique way. Not to mention he's a wonderful person and both professional and easy going. His high quality production has resulted in multiple rep deals by reputable agencies. He's a star!
Theo is absolutely a go-to producer for me. Any time I've needed a certain sound or vibe, he nails it! Communication is on point, has amazing ideas that keep the production fresh and unique while still top 40 friendly, and overall he's a great person!
I absolutely loved working with Theo! He quickly took my song idea to another level making it sound radio ready and just brilliant! It was signed soon after to a sync agency, and it's being pitched for sync opportunities. Theo is someone I know I will work with again because I can always count on him being fun to work with who always delivers professional songs.
I have worked with Theo twice. Both songs came out perfectly radio ready. Aside from his superb musicality, Theo is calm and clear headed. There is no drama, he does what he says he will do. And he does it well.
Theo is one of the best producers and songwriters I’ve ever worked with. He’s so quick with his ideas and his mixes are so clean. I’m always amazed at how he can take my song to the next level and leave it radio ready. He is definitely go-to for me.
Interview with Theo Sides Music
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I'm working on songs for sync licensing. I work on my projects for tyi and Miss Thea, as well as for other artists.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Kimera Morrell - amazing vocalist, one of the top Soundbetter vocalists Cheyenne Joleene - an incredible vocalist!
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital - you can make things quicker with MIDI and you can mute and switch things around after the fact. Plus there's so many analog plugins to make it sound warm and goood! :)
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: cajon, my marimba, ableton, glockenspiel, cowbell
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I usually work on pop, but I blend lots of other genres into that - whether it's latin rhythms, funk drums and guitar, or jazz chord progressions.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest skill is being adaptable. I can work in many different genres, with lots of different instruments, and make it all sound good and professional!
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: With my drumming background, my songs have lots of feel and rhythm. It's all about nodding your head or dancing along to that groove. My instruments also have lots of contrasting rhythms throughout sections of the song, whether that's with the synths, guitars, bass, or pianos. Since I've played with so many bands and styles, my ears can pick up on fine details, as well as lots of different genres.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Artists - SZA, Katy Perry, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Claudio, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Lizzo, Ariana Grande. Producers: Max Martin, Rick rubin, Timbaland, Pharrell, Andre 3000, Dr Dre, David Guetta, Daft Punk, Finneas.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Usually I make the instrumental to the vocal demo. I'll get all the vocals, edit, align, and tune them. Process all the vocals, and then mix and master the track to completion!
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I work with my Mac Mini that has 64gb RAM with top industry standard plugins from Waves, Valhalla, Fabfilter. I also have a 1930s Deagan marimba and plenty of percussion instruments - tambourine, shakers, cowbell, glockenspiel, guiro, cabasa.
I was the Producer, Mixer, Master, Songwriter in this production
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $300 per song
- ProducerContact for pricing
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $70 per song
- Vocal TuningAverage price - $75 per track
- Beat MakerAverage price - $400 per song
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $100 per song
- Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $100 per song
It's all about the making the best product, so I'm flexible to make a reasonable amount of revisions. Typical turnaround depends on the job but I work very quickly.
- Ableton 10 Suite
- ProTools 11
- Waves
- Serum
- Soundtoys
- Fabfilter
- Valhalla
- Melodyne
- Vocalign
