Need a full band track built for a song that you believe in? Have a vocal track that just lacks that “wow-factor”? Today's radio-ready sound requires a lot of behind-the-scenes processing, and if you want your song to compete you need to work with someone who knows ALL the tricks.
I'm a professional producer, songwriter and vocal editor from Nashville who has 10+ years of experience building tracks for top country and pop songwriters. I produce both demos and full-scale master recordings...my clients pitch their songs to A&R heads at major record labels in Nashville, L.A., as well as officially release the material we create on Spotify, Apple Music, etc. I've had songs in the Top 40 at country radio in both the US and Canada, and I love meeting new artists with something awesome to say!
Please specify when you contact me whether you are looking for a Demo or a Master Recording for release, as rates differ.
I've written, produced and mixed tracks that have appeared in TV shows -- “Switched At Birth” (Freeform Network), "Greek" (ABC Family), "Ten Things I Hate About You" (ABC Family), "Make It Or Break It" (ABC Family), and "The City" (MTV) as well as the feature film The Darkest Hour (Fox).
Are you a Country Artist? I can edit a raw singer songwriter vocal to sound polished, but still honest and natural. Need a demo singer? I have several contacts (male and female) I can hire to sing your song for an additional fee. Need some advice on song structure or lyrics? I can help you tweak your song to sound more like what you're hearing on the radio today.
Send me a note through the contact button above.
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AllMusic verified credits for Kate Malone22 Reviews - 5 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedExtraordinary songwriting ability and extremely enjoyable to work with!
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Finally found someone to give my songs that sound and kick they been needing I will be using Kate on a lot more of my songs. Awesome Awesome Awesome job
check_circleVerifiedKate was a valuable asset in my songwriting process. If you're looking to improve your songwriting game/breathe new life into lyrics, she's great for the job. I'm grateful that she was able to bring some of my lyrics to a new level.
check_circleVerifiedI have worked with Kate several times and she never disappoints. Always professional and delivers on time if not before! A real pleasure to work with!! Kate is great!
check_circleVerifiedFor my first project with Kate, i sent her a half baked set of ideas. She patiently helped me organize my thoughts, implemented many picky tweaks, and worked with the singer I chose. I’m a fan and have already hired her for another song.
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Kate was incredibly professional and easy to work with. She really invested in my project and delivered pro tracks and on time!! Thank you Kate!
check_circleVerifiedKate was amazing to work with. She provided excellent communication and answered all my questions. She was happy to help with revisions too! I highly recommend!
check_circleVerifiedKate is incredible as always! We've worked on several songs together and I'm always impressed with her talent and communication! You can't go wrong partnering with Kate on your music!
check_circleVerifiedKate did such an incredible job on my track! She has such an incredible creative vision and really took my song to the next level. There was not a request or question I came to her with during the process that she wasn't able to take care of and she did it with the most professionalism, patience, and enthusiasm. I highly recommend Kate and definitely hope to work with her again in the future.
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Kate was a dream to work with. She was professional and kept me in the loop every step of the way. She never skipped a beat! I look forward to working with her again soon!
check_circleVerifiedKate is incredible to work with! This was my first time putting out a song and I needed a mixed and mastered track which Kate made and did a fantastic job on. I'm so happy I chose to work with Kate :)
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Kate really understood what we wanted from the get go! She brought our track to the highest high possible and we couldn’t be happier with it :)
check_circleVerifiedKate was the bomb.com. I came to her with a rough idea for a song and some general direction and she knocked it out of the park on the first try. 11/10 would recommend
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Kate is absolutely amazing! She captured everything I wanted so quickly and her turn around time is unreal! I'm so, so happy with my final product and I will definitely be using her for my next projects!
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Kate was extremely easy to work with. relaxed, prompt and produced an awesome product! She took the direction and feedback I gave extremely well and helped to create something that was really special to us. Would definitely work with Kate again again in the future, and you should too!
check_circleVerifiedKate was incredibly professional and creative. Her vocal production work was top-notch and she captured the vibe we were going after perfectly while also demonstrating a great sense of creativity and imagination that made the project shine. I'd love to work with her again on future projects and would recommend her to those looking for creative and hyper-detailed vocal production.
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Kate was great to work with, easy communication & fast turnaround times, will definitely be working with her again.
check_circleVerifiedExcellent work!! I will be back for more! Great communication and professionalism. Hope to work with her again.
check_circleVerifiedKate did a fantastic job comping this vocal for me with a quick turnaround. Really, really sped up my demo process and improved my results dramatically. Thank you!
Kate is awesome. I was on a super-tight deadline, plus I am very demanding, and Kate came came thru in the clutch. She produced and mixed a couple of tracks for me very quickly, and my client is very happy.
Interview with Kate L. Malone
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I write with country artists and produce songs for other country songwriters. In Nashville, your track has to sound just as good as what's already on the radio to prove that it can be successful at radio. People want to hear a track that competes at the highest level with what's already out.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: All my projects can be found at http://www.katemaloneaudio.com
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Always include a worktape so the producer can hear the starting point of your song. Don't worry about quality...we're trained to hear past that!
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been producing music for 10 years. I was able to "quit my day job" and produce music full time 3 years ago.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My style is essentially the "Wild Country" playlist on Spotify.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: The biggest misconception about what I do is that an automatic pitch correction tool can replace targeted pitch adjustment by a professional.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Never stop learning.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I work on country artists, pop artists, and singer/songwriter music.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I would say my strongest skill is understanding how to edit vocals from a singer's point of view. I am a vocalist myself, and that helps me to know the difference between what is a stylistic choice on a singer's part and what's just a weak note. Anyone can just lock everything to a pitch or time grid, but that would destroy a lot of what makes a performance unique. "Artistic Correction" is key.
I was the Producer, Arranger in this production
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- Fox and Lauria, Dear You
- ProducerAverage price - $600 per song
- Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $100 per song
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $100 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $350 per song
- Vocal compingAverage price - $75 per track
- Vocal TuningAverage price - $100 per track
- EditingAverage price - $100 per track
Typical turnaround time between 1-30 days dependent on current workload. No "test mixes." Service includes 2 revisions with additional revisions available for a fee.
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This month I have some open time — Demos are $500 each!
- Interview in nFocus MagazineJul 22, 2023
I was recently featured in nFocus Magazine for my work as the Music Director of "She Believed She Could," a theatre show in Nashville. Link to the article below!
https://www.nfocusmagazine.com/arts-culture/she-believed-she-could-honors-the-past-and-tees-up-the-future-of-female-country/article_4c378c4e-59ef-11ed-b683-db368b8de456.html
