We take sad songs & make em better. Your song is missing something but can’t put your finger on what. Well, we can. Dynamic duo has not only the skills but the je ne c’est quois to diagnose your song and give it what it needs too go from great to the greatest!
Indie orch-arranging, string, horn, chamber, vocal arranging, production, male & female vocals. We can add just about anything you feel your song needs and if you don’t know, we can figure it out.
Paula Kelley and Aaron Tap have two decades each of performing, recording, arranging, producing, and between them they play myriad instruments. Firmly steeped in pop and rock throughout history, they each have their own focuses. Paula has been known to skew Baroque and Bacharach whilst Aaron is pathologically drawn to New Wave and Post-Punk sounds of the 80s.
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Credits
AllMusic verified credits for Aaron Tap- Matt Nathanson
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- Paula Kelley
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- Rooftop Suicide Club
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Languages
- English
6 Reviews - 2 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerified (Client)It’s been a pleasure working for Aaron and Paula. Very easy to deal with and straight forward job. Nice arrangements too. r
check_circleVerified (Client)An absolute pleasure working with Aaron & Paula aka Worm Kid Productions. Beautifully written and notated arrangement, quick, clear and friendly communication, super professional. And working on a song we really loved was a nice bonus. Actually I'm still singing it!
check_circleVerified (Client)Super straightforward and easy to work with and fun little pieces!
check_circleVerifiedAaron and Paula are the tops! We came in with some simple songs and a collaborative attitude and found some true musical partners. Arrangement, sound design, vocal tuning, mixing, playing of additional parts - professional quality at every turn. If you’re a singer-songwriter or a band looking to turn your next album into something special - you know who to call.
check_circleVerifiedI'm afraid if I use too many superlatives to describe the amazing duo of Paula and Aaron--better known as The Worm Kids--this will seem like a paid promotion! But the truth is, thanks to their generous time and talents, my original pieces now sound like professional productions. I couldn't be any happier. They go above and beyond every single time. Don't hesitate! Get them on your project today!!
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Working with Paula and Aaron has been one of the best musical experiences of my life. Not only were they patient and kind, they inherently knew the perfect creative approach to my piece and with their input, it took on a life of its own. I couldn't have asked for anything more. They were also generous enough to send both single and grouped wave files, so I now have a lot of flexibility in mixing. I highly recommend this team and hope to work with them again in the future!
Interview with Worm Kid Productions
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both but digital in the end because it's come way up to speed and easily allows for the kind of flexibility and polish that our clients expect.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: We will deliver artistic and concise tracks that will complement and elevate your song(s).
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: We are tirelessly inspired by the music we hear and get to work on. It's an exhaustless gift.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Will you work on spec? No.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That anyone can do it. Arranging and producing require an ear, an openness, and most importantly, the experience to really get in there and work in service of the artists and the songs.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: A guitar, a melodica, UA Arrow and a laptop, and a water purifier.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: We came up in the fertile ground of the 90s alternative "explosion" when art was at the forefront and people got paid to make records that would never sell. When that bubble burst, we put our noses to the wheel and got creative with just about any and all kinds of music that inspired us.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: When you're working with an artist, be ready to change course on a dime. Don't get married to your first ideas. Keep exploring until the magic is found.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: We've done a lot of work for singer-songwriters and power-pop/alternative groups.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: QuailTop is located in North Hollywood and features a Universal Audio Apollo set-up, enough great mics and outboard gear to get it done and a huge assortment of instruments real and virtual.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: The most common things people are looking for are string and backing vocal arrangements. It's so often something best left out of the hands of the songwriters.
- Pop-Rock ArrangerContact for pricing
- String ArrangerContact for pricing
- Singer - MaleAverage price - $200 per song
- Singer - FemaleAverage price - $200 per song
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $150 per song
- Songwriter - MusicContact for pricing
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $150 per song
Turnaround varies depending on service. First revision free.
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