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High-end session piano and keyboard tracks delivered fast, pristine, and ready for your mix.

I provide polished, studio-ready piano, organ, and synthesizer tracks for songwriters, producers, and indie artists worldwide. Whether your track calls for an emotive acoustic grand, a vintage Rhodes or Wurlitzer groove, a classic Hammond B3, or rich synth textures, I deliver clean, high-quality stems tailored precisely to your song.

Keyboards & Gear Available: Acoustic & Electric Pianos: Premium Grand Pianos, Vintage Rhodes, Wurlitzer 200A

Organ & Synths: Hammond B3 tone-wheel emulation, ASM Hydrasynth, Spectrasonics Omnisphere

How It Works:
Send over your rough mix or demo stem with your tempo and key. We'll discuss the vibe and reference tracks, and I’ll send over pristine 24-bit WAV stems (both dry and lightly processed options included).

Fast Turnaround & Composition:
Standard turnaround for session keyboard tracks is 2 days, with 2 revisions included to make sure it locks right into your mix. I am also available for short-form media composition and sync scoring upon request.

Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.

Credits

Discogs verified credits for Chris Schuette

Taboo Blue
Collective Unconscious (3)
Kurt Jorgensen Band

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by Leon Laudenbach
Hi, this is Leon Laudenbach. My background is 30-plus years as a recording singer-songwriter. I've worked on hundreds of projects for myself and others. I own a recording studio called Beggars Dance in St. Cloud, MN. I've worked with Chris on dozens of tunes and album projects. I always look for a musician who can add to a track and make it stand out. Working with Chris has always been the key to that. He can take a song and bring it to a new level with his skills on the keyboards. Highly recommended.

Interview with Chris Schuette

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I produced a "mini voiceover demo" for a client. I created original music and also background audio/Foley, then edited and mixed so that it properly showcased the voice artist's amazing work. That was fun!
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: I'm often asked who my influences are. That can vary greatly. I have influences for Pop music, and they're different than my influences for blues, Jazz, or Rock. But don't be afraid to ask!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: How does your project make YOU feel? Is this a fun, quirky project that just makes you happy? Or is it something very personal to you? I'm not just sending you my best work; I want my music to complement your vision. That's what I'm here for.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Tracking custom acoustic piano and vintage Rhodes layers for independent pop and Americana artists, as well as creating sound design and sample libraries.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: High-quality, studio-ready stems delivered on time, clear communication throughout the process, and a hassle-free, collaborative experience from start to finish. And I will always be responsive and open to your ideas.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Reference tracks help a ton, and save a lot of time. Sending a link to 1 or 2 songs with a keyboard vibe or tone you love helps me nail the exact touch, tone, and arrangement you have in mind right out of the gate.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Rock, Pop, Singer-Songwriter, Americana, Blues, Country, and media/cinematic cues.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Melodic arrangement, rhythm-driven rock/pop piano comping, and quick turnaround execution.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Over 40 years of touch, instinct, and genre versatility. Whether a song needs a driving rock-and-roll piano, a soulful gospel chord structure, or subtle synth textures, I focus on serving the song and making the artist sound great—with zero ego.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Once you send over your track, tempo, and key, we discuss the vibe, arrangement ideas, and reference tracks. I track clean, high-quality stems (offering both dry and lightly processed options) and deliver them within 48 hours, including 2 revisions to make sure everything locks perfectly into your mix.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Powered by MOTU Digital Performer on a high-spec Mac setup. Instruments include Synthogy Ivory III Grand Pianos, ASM Hydrasynth, Spectrasonics Omnisphere, Hammond B3 emulations, and classic Rhodes/Wurlitzer 200A keys for pristine 24-bit stems.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Elton John, Leon Russell, Jerry Lee Lewis, Tom Waits, Dr. John, Billy Joel
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I track custom, studio-ready piano, organ, and synthesizer stems for songwriters, producers, and indie artists. I also provide fast-turnaround media composition and sync scoring for short-form video and commercials.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I get to work with creative people all the time and I get to do what I love.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Know your history. Clients have specific needs and ideas, and it pays to learn about different styles, genres and production techniques.