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My name is Jay and I offer Synth Session Work & Scoring for dark-pop records and unique films. I'll create analog synth textures for your project with emotional chords progressions that create a cohesive mood and atmosphere.

I specialize in synth and keyboard-based session work, offering atmospheric, emotional soundscapes perfect for dark pop, alt-electronic music, and film scores. With a focus on cinematic tones and storytelling through sound, I help bring your project to life with lush, detailed arrangements. Whether you're looking for session work or a unique score to elevate your visuals, let's create something unforgettable together.

My tools include vintage Juno synthesizers, Samplers, Atmospheric Guitars, and vocals if needed.

Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.

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by James
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Jay brought out the best in all my tracks in a creative way and completed my requested revisions very quickly with attention to detail. I love the final master! Definitely recommend his services👍
by min
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Thank you. I'm glad that the sound became smooth and good music was made. Jay actively makes revisions to my revisions. He is also very kind and willing to work with him again! I hope you make a good choice like me.
by Daryll Stevens
Our clarinet duo has collaborated with Jay several times in the past few years; he's recorded both sound and video takes for us, which we've used for virtual performances and competition submissions. Justin knows his trade and is a pleasure to work with. He truly delivers a high quality product!
by Eliza Neiman-Golden
Justin basically taught me everything I know about music production and helped me immensely with my album. He is really good at hearing what a song needs both on a technical level and a creative level. I seriously could never have made this album without him. He also mastered it and made it sound much more balanced and cohesive.
by Tom Lindblade (Professor @ Colorado College)
Thank you, Justin. What a superb job you did.

T.

Interview with Jay Maike

Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Don't be afraid to ask for what you want. I'm here to help you and your project.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Juno 106, Laptop, Audio Interface, Mic, and a chair.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Cinematic synth-pop, dark wave, vaporwave.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Artists who want warm, vintage synth sounds with emotional chord progressions.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: It's literally all about the emotion. Everything else about gear and theory is just craft which lends itself to the emotion. Keep your finger on the emotional pulse of what you are doing - not just the technical.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I work on dark synth-pop music and film scores.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I can listen and tune into what YOU'RE trying to achieve while still preserving and bringing what makes me creativity unique.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring a combination of classic, vintage sounds with my synthesizers and knowledge of chord + theory structures that allow me to create emotional passages with the perfect texture.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I typically create a rough draft, mockup with some initial ideas to run by the client. If that seems like the correct direction, I'll send back a final draft and offer a couple of revisions.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have several analog vintage Juno synthesizers, samplers, vintage emulation VST's and more to create the classic sounds you need!
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I'm inspired by film scores in Twin Peaks, The White Lotus, Studio Ghibli movies, and more.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I offer clients session for synthesizer parts for their band, as well as cinematic scoring for film. I have a background in music theory so I'm able to write more complex parts with emotional voice leading that can fit any situation.