I produce and mix expressive, song-led records, bringing live strings, guitars and detailed arrangements into each artist’s own sound. I’m an APRA Screen Music Awards–nominated composer working with artists and filmmakers from my Melbourne studio and remotely.
I help artists turn strong songs into distinctive records. I can join at any stage, from the first arrangement ideas to the final mix.
• Production and recording: shaping the sound and arrangement around your songs
• String arrangements: intimate textures or full quartet parts, with Melbourne top players available for recording
• Mixing: bringing clarity, depth and feeling to an existing production
• Original composition: music for film, advertising and dance
Your song might need a string part that changes its emotional direction, a production that gives it more space, or a mix that lets the important details come through. I’ll work with you to find what serves the music and carry that idea through to the finished track. That approach also shapes my screen work, including the APRA Screen Music Awards–nominated score for Scorpion Ascent and projects for ABC and Respect Victoria.
I work from my Melbourne studio and collaborate remotely. Send me your music and a little about what you’re making, and we can discuss the right approach.
Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Credits
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- English
- Hebrew
Interview with Nir Tsfaty
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What do you want the listener to feel? That’s where I start, alongside your vision for the music, what you’d like help with, your budget and your deadline.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My own music sits between alternative folk, chamber pop and cinematic songwriting. I’m drawn to expressive performances, live strings and atmospheric production, but the direction always comes from the artist and the song.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Soft alternative rock/folk/pop
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Arrangement. Hearing how the voice, instruments and space can work together, and helping the artist find a direction that feels right for their song.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: A songwriter’s ear and an arranger’s perspective. I listen for what gives the song its character, then help shape the parts, textures and dynamics around that.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Always starting with a conversation about the project, agreeing on the scope, then I share an initial version and work through feedback together to finish the track.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I work from my studio in Melbourne, which includes two rooms and space to record vocals, guitars and small ensembles. The setup includes Neumann and Schoeps microphones, Genelec monitors, analogue synths (Dave Smith Rev 2 and Waldorf M), drum machines (Elektron Syntakt and Vermona Drm MKiv), and outboard processing, plus guitars, keys, and percussion.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Beck, Radiohead, Serge Gainsbourg, Air, PJ Harvey. I'm also a fan of the work of Nigel Godrich and John Parish
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Most often, I help artists develop and finish their songs through production, arrangement or mixing.
I was the Songwriter/Arranger/Producer/Mixer in this production
- ProducerAverage price - $1500 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $400 per song
- String ArrangerAverage price - $400 per song
- Pop-Rock ArrangerAverage price - $350 per song
- Film ComposerContact for pricing
- ViolinAverage price - $300 per song
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $150 per song
Two revisions included. Session musicians, studio hire and mastering cost extra unless included in the quote. We agree on scope and deliverables before work begins.
- Neumann U87 Ai; Schoeps CMC6 pair; Tegeler Audio VariTube Channel Strip
- Prophet 8; Elektron Syntakt; Waldorf M
- Vermona DRM1 MKIV
- Universal Audio Apollo 8p.
