Daniel Helfman on SoundBetter

I'm a working musician, making a living as a touring and session guitarist.

For me, when it comes to recording guitars, it's all about what serves the song best. I'll choose the right gear and build the guitar parts based on the genre and according to your guidelines/references. I'm very influenced by blues and rocknroll guitar players but play many genres from r&b, soul and funk to country, reggae etc. I also love playing slide guitar.

I record all tracks in my own home studio with high quality gear.

I use different guitars in my recordings, including:

Fender strat
Semi-hallow Gretsch electric guitar
PRS DGT
Martin OM28 acoustic guitar
National resonator guitar(great for traditional blues and country)
Classical nylon strings guitar
I record electric guitar tracks through a combo Marshall amp or a Fender custom deluxe reverb. Can also use amp simulation and provide D.I signal

*Workflow described in the FAQ section.

Ultimately I'll do what ever is necessary to make your song sound as best as i can.

so in order for that to happen,

please contact me before ordering so we can discuss exactly what you're after.

Let's make some MUSIC !

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

35 Reviews - 6 Repeat Clients

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by Lisa Y.
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top notch work! Incredibly intuitive and always delivers what I need no matter the genre.
by Andre Xavier
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Daniel is a guitar genius, he takes direction clearly but also follows his intuition and goes beyond that to make sure your track shines. One of the best instrumentalists I’ve worked with (awesome bass player too).
by Lisa Y.
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Daniel is one of the finest guitar players I have ever worked with. He always delivers on the first try. He is intuitive to what the song needs and always gets it right. He is my "go to" guitarist!
by CoCo Carmel
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Daniel always puts out his best effort and gives more than you possibly need.
Another great job.
by David M.
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I can't say enough about Daniel's professional and intuitive guitar playing. Both his technique and guitar tones are as good as it gets. I look forward to working with him in the future.
by CoCo Carmel
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Daniel is just freaking awesome.
He always delivers the goods and then some.
I don't use anybody else.. when you got it you got it.
by Lisa Y.
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Best!
by CoCo Carmel
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Super player, professional in every way.
Takes time to make things right.
I like that very much.
Daniel is a super talent.
by Lisa Y.
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Daniel is our go to guitarist for all things- he is so versatile and nails it every time!
by Stuart R.
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Another solid guitar track from Daniel. Is excellent value, responds quickly and upfront about timeframes. Thanks Daniel.
by Stuart R.
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Daniel produced some great guitar, exactly as I’d asked.
by Lisa Y.
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Daniel is one of the most talented musicians I have ever worked with! He is so intuitive to every style of music that I request and always goes above and beyond to provide the best guitar parts in a very timely manner!
by CoCo Carmel
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Daniel aims to please, and boy does he please.
I love how Daniel takes his time and really delivers the goods.
Excellent and professional, very obliging.
by CoCo Carmel
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Unbelievable guitar player.
He did exactly as I'd hoped. I've heard so many guitar players and most always have been let down by their lack of Imagination and just going through the motions.
Daniel is tops in my book.
Professional, took his time to create a memorable piece.
Great communicator, aims to please.
by Lisa Y.
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Daniel is one of the most soulful and intuitive guitar players I have worked with.
by Lisa Y.
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Once again, Daniel delivers everything I needed in the first pass. He instinctively knows what works for the song and does it. Fabulous work!
Daniel is consistently the best guitarist I have worked with!
by Andre Xavier
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Again, brilliant work by Daniel on a dub-inspired record I'm working on. Spot on sound and performance on first delivery. Daniel's intuition and musicality is always on target!
by Lisa Y.
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Another stellar performance !
by Lisa Y.
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Stellar work. Daniel plays in any style and makes every song sound even better. Top notch musician and a pleasure to work with!
by Andre Xavier
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Daniel is a master in his craft. He performed a last minute rhythm guitar session for my song and it fit perfectly on one take. Thank you!
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Interview with Daniel Helfman

Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Listening. I listen to the song and what it needs before I think of any guitar sound or technique.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring to the song whatever's necessary to make it more exciting. It can be a simple hook line, a strong rhythm part to drive the song or a full guitar arrangement.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Client sends me their song, professional recording or a demo. We discuss the guidelines regarding the guitars. I record the guitar tracks and send them back in 5 days maximum.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I use my humble collection of guitars - acoustics, electrics, 12 string, banjo, resonator, nylon string, ukulele. All recorded to pro tools through a UAD Apollo interface. I use a Neumann TLM103 for acoustics and amps for electrics recorded with an SM57, can also use amp simulation and provide D.I tracks if required.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: To me it's all about songs. I get inspired by good songs, doesn't matter what genre it is.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I record original guitar parts of any kind for my clients.