Providing Quality, Custom Guitar Tracks to the highest standard! I’m also an experienced producer working for several top end libraries and can help you craft the perfect, licensable music track. Mixing services also available!
London based Guitarist, Producer and Composer. I have a wide range of experience and I'm proficient in a vast variety of styles. I have a proven track record of experience including custom guitar tracks for high end clients including shell, sports documentaries and corporate purposes. I am also a regular contributor to exclusive, top end music libraries and have a proven record of guitar tracks that have been used for advertising and film purposes. I've performed professionally with some of the Uk's most respected session guitarists including Al Cherry (Guitarist for Cat Stevens, Lisa Stansfield and many more) and Gianluca Corona (Al Di Meola and others). I also regularly perform with some of the UKs top end jazz guitarists including Jim Mullen and Nigel Price.
If you hire me for your project, your tracks will be recorded with high quality, industry standard recording equipment. I am also extremely proficient in composing suitable guitar parts in addition to recording existing, ready written guitar tracks. I am also able to sight read to a professional standard - If you have a ready written chart of a track you would like recorded I am able to deliver this quickly and efficiently.
If you are looking for a reliable, professional and versatile session guitarist who can deliver high quality results tailored to your requirements, please feel free to contact me.
Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.
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26 Reviews - 4 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedDan did a brilliant job on my project. He delivered every chord and every note with superb intentionality, elevating the quality of the music to the highest standard. I certainly recommend Dan and will hire him for future projects. Thanks for the amazing work, Dan.
check_circleVerifiedDaniel Udall is a consummate professional and an absolute pleasure to work with. He delivered well above and beyond what I expected and was thoughtful and communicative throughout the entire process. People like Dan make my life easy! I would highly recommend Daniel to anyone in need of a top quality guitar player for their project.
check_circleVerifiedExcellent Job by Daniel! With very little notes, he somehow knew exactly what I wanted! Will definitely use again!
check_circleVerified (Client)Dan promptly delivered the part, tailored precisely to my requirements, with a quick turnaround.
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Dear Dan,
Just wanted to say a huge thank you for your exceptional work as the session guitarist. Your talent and dedication shone through in every note. Your ability to capture the style of Charlie Christian was truly impressive, and the guitar part you delivered exceeded my expectations. It was a pleasure working with you, and I highly recommend your services to others.
Thank you again for your outstanding contributions.
check_circleVerifiedReally smooth playing with a speedy turnaround time
check_circleVerifiedDan is a legend. I've worked with him twice now. He's not only an awesome country guitarist but he's a lovely person. He always goes the extra mile and cares to make sure he gets what you want. I would highly recommend him.
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Daniel did an awesome job providing a jazz guitar track for my jazz recordings. I gave him creative freedom and he added a perfect compliment to my track. Tastefully done! Will definitely use Daniel again!
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Daniel was a pleasure to work with. He gave easy to follow, simple instructions, while giving plenty of room for creative expression. His track was already great and it was an honor to be able to add to it. I enjoyed every moment!
check_circleVerified (Client)What a great producer and smokin’ guitar player! This song that Daniel sent me was absolutely awesome and highest quality in production.
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Dan is an awesome country guitarist (well guitarist in general, but particularly awesome with his country licks which is what I was after) he has brought so much enthusiasm and talent to this project - it's been an absolute pleasure to work with him. I've also learnt so much too. Having worked with other session guitarists, Dan has been in a league of his own. I would really recommend working with Dan, he's one in a million.
check_circleVerifiedDan always knocked it out of the park. Superb guitarist. Great feel and always serves the song..
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I have worked with Dan numerous times now and he always delivers a great part that sounds excellent and fits right into the mix. Highly recommend. Quick turnaround and easy to work with ..
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Dan is an unelievable musical talent, easy to work with and so fast not only with his excellent lead riffs but also his response to any request you may habe for your song. Looking forward to working with him again soon!
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Daniel is an extraordinary talent, and very easy to work with, very quick turnaround on every song. Looking forward to working with him.again soon!
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Daniel was reliable, professional and delivered Guitar samples tailored specifically to my requirements. A very quick turnaround and easy to work with. Highly recommended!
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Dan did a great job on this song. Nailed the genre and the tone and playing were excellent. Highly recommend.. A pleasure to deal with also.
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Dan is so very talented, easy to work with and very responsive to any request, can't wait to work with him again!
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Dan is so very talented, play awesome lead and is very easy to work with, quick turn around on all requests, looking forward to working with him on future projects.
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Dan is an amazing talent, and so easy to work with, and very professional. He has always been so helpful, always taking the song to the next level with his contributions, looking forward to working with him on future projects.
Interview with Daniel Udall
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I recently worked on a country project for a film company in London. I was especially proud to have worked on this as a session guitarist and country is one of my strongest styles which I really enjoy playing.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I'm currently working on a funk project for library music production which will be used to placement on commercials/advertising and video placements.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Frank Trainor. A brilliant musician/songwriter and excellent to work with. I've also worked with Dave Manington who is a very versatile bassist and delivers high quality with a quick turn around.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both have their placement depending on the style and tone the song requires.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will ensure my contribution is applied with the best of my ability and that the part will be played with feeling and passion whilst ensuring it's tailored to the clients requirements.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: No day is the same.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How long it'll take. My answer to which is by the time at which we initially agreed.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That I'm music gear obsessed!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: How can I contribute to this song and what are you requirements?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Be assured that you're work is in the hands of an experienced professional.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My Strat, my Gibson, Crafter Acoustic, SM57 and my laptop!
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been a session guitarist for 15 years. I initially started working for an independent record label as a session guitarist where I was then introduced to producers who further enhanced my session skills. From there I was introduced to composers and have been hired for sessions for commercials, advertising, live recording sessions and the list goes on.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Clean, accurate, precise and unique.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Albert Lee. Phenomenal Guitarist!
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Technical ability is equally as important as equipment.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Country, Jazz, Funk, Rock, Pop.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Being versatile and able to adapt and adjust quickly.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I provide the client with a variety of options, not just one. Each of which are unique and within the requirements of the client. I play the song with passion, feeling and ensure songs are played to the best standard.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: After communicating with the client I will assign a suitable sound and adjust the tone to suit the needs of the song by choosing a suitable amp, microphone and guitar set up. After establishing suitable ideas I will then proceed to record the part.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: A wide variety of guitars, amps and pedals including a Gibson 355, Telecaster, Fender Strat and Crafter Acoustic. Condenser microphones and SM57 available.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Albert Lee, Nile Rogers, Dick Dale, Mark Knopfler, Jim Hall to name a few and many others.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Session Guitarist, Lead Guitar
I was the Session Guitarist in this production
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $70 per song
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $70 per song
- UkuleleContact for pricing
- BanjoContact for pricing
- MandolinContact for pricing
A typical turn around within a week. Happy to provide two revisions for free. Any revisions thereafter are on a case by case basis.
- Albert Lee
- Nile Rodgers
- Dick Dale
- Strat
- Telecaster
- Gibson 335
- Crafter Acoustic
- Kemper Profiling Amp
- Fender Amps
- Marshall Amps
- Condenser Microphones
- SM57
If recommended to another client I will provide a fifty percent discount on the next track
- A Guitar Track for a Car Racing Series!Mar 12, 2022
I'm pleased to have recently been hired to create another custom guitar track for a car racing company. This was an upbeat and energetic country guitar track which enabled me to utilise my lead guitar skills using my telecaster and top of the range recording gear!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upYWhmVdps4&fbclid=IwAR16YLWlKM9fnurF7AZ5_NGLPCSPgcpgj9Dju6ZprpIl-Cc2mlMdmlwohW8
- Another Successful Job Completion on Soundbetter!Oct 17, 2021
I recently had the pleasure of working with songwriter Frank Trainor. I enjoy working with Frank as his songs are catchy, melodic and very nice to play over! Here is a link to a snippet of a guitar solo I played over one of Frank's songs Country Guitar Session
I'm now completing a country gospel session for an award winning producer!
- Successful Job Completion on Soundbetter.May 13, 2021
I have recently successfully completed a job on soundbetter with songwriter and musician Frank Trainor. An excellent musician who is on soundbetter and is great to work with. I featured on his song One more time adding in a Dick Dale style lead guitar part.
