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"I have worked on both sides of the glass in recording studios. I love music and I am very passionate about it, every project I take on I treat with as much care as if it is my own."

Johnny Simmen is a Warner/Chappell producer, songwriter, mixer, and multi-instrumentalist. With more than a decade of experience on both sides of the glass as a producer as well as an artist, Johnny Simmen brings a diverse skill set to any project. In the studio Simmen’s focus is on achieving the artist’s goals and bringing their vision to life. And in the event that an artist is still trying to find their vision/sound, Simmen prides himself in having the musical instincts to guide the artist where he thinks they want to go.

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8 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client

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by Bryant L.
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This is the second song that Johnny has produced for me and they've both been killer. Also props for what has to be a record in turn around time for a change. Maybe it took 5 minutes for him to resend with the new second version. Highly recommend!
by Bryant L.
Verified
All I can say is wow! Johnny killed it. Great communication, great turnaround time and most importantly amazing production.
by Marcus Schwan
Johnny is an incredibly talented producer and a pleasure to work with in the studio. I have worked with Johnny on three separate occasions over the past 5 years, each one as valuable as the first. He is so accommodating and has always made myself and my bandmates feel comfortable. I would highly recommend Johnny and his expertise to any musician.
by Allan Crooc
Johnny Simmen has this energy about him that will naturally break your walls down. He’s someone who will take the time to sit down with you to truly understand the vision you have as a creative artist.
Working with him was an incredible experience. His extensive knowledge in crafting the best piece of music has you sitting there, jaw dropped.
by Jessica Verner
Johnny is the type of producer that transforms an idea into a reality. His exceptional ear for mixing and musical approach combined with his passion for holding the highest level of excellence over his work, makes him irreplaceable. I cannot thank him enough for all he has done in order to bring my project to life
by Birds Of Bellwoods
Johnny Simmen showed us the full potential of our music. In every role he played, he brought our songs further than we could have anticipated. As a producer and mixer he is efficient, creative, and obsessive (in all the right ways), not afraid to explore but always in service of the artist's goal. Johnny delivered a product we are proud to share.
by Dan Sadowski
Johnny Simmen wants the best of you, and he will get it, I promise. He is a musician first - a creative mastermind - and an incredibly attentive, learned, well-versed producer and engineer. He hears things in your music that you don't even know are there, and he will breathe life into any track, any melody, any rhythm. He is my secret weapon.
by Maddy Rodriguez
Johnny is one of the smartest, most talented, most intuitive musicians I have ever met. Johnny plays a ton of instruments, and is also an incredibly skilled producer / mixer. He can do it all. But my favourite part about working with Johnny is that he treats every project like it's his baby. He always puts his heart and soul into his work.

Interview with Johnny Simmen

Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Ask a lot of questions and get to know the person you are going to be working with.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Stay out of the way of the artists vision. We are in a service industry and too many "Producers" do what they want to hear, and not necessarily what the artist would want to hear.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop, RnB, Pop Country, Country, Folk, IndieRock, Indie
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: 100% satisfaction guaranteed. I work until whoever I am working with is happy with the result
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love when people are happy with my work. Music is a delicate and personal thing and when you can accomplish someone's goals and they realize they couldn't have gotten there without you, it's very rewarding.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring professional quality and originality to the songs I work on.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I like the hybrid approach, I print most of the outboard stuff I do for the flexibility with recalls.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest skill is working with people, I am a people person.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I like to get to know as much as I can about the artist I am going to work with. I have been in many bands and have always appreciated when producers took the time to understand my vision, so I do the same. From then on I try and live in the moment and get inspired while working so the process can be creative and original.