Danish songwriter, producer and mix-engineer based in Stavanger, Norway. Tonmeister by education, songwriter/producer by talent and Head of A&R by position. I'll help write, produce or mix your music. With me you do not only buy my service, but as an A&R I can help connect you further if the music fits my work as a publisher.
Educated at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music and Rhythmic Music Conservatory in Denmark, with a postgraduate masters degree in Music Production and Audio Engineering, I have a craftsman approach to making music. Simultaneously being an international songwriter and Head of A&R for Scandinavias fastest growing publishing company, Mantik Music Group (offices in LA, Copenhagen, Helsinki and Stavanger), I have a current and artistic approach to my work as well.
As a songwriter and A&R I can help write, edit, or comment your songs.
As a mix engineer I can make your productions pop and shine.
As a music producer I can produce you current organic/electronic tracks for your songs or YouTube covers.
I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.
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check_circleVerifiedJakob is very professional, talented and quick!. It was a real pleasure working with him and I highly recommend him.
check_circleVerifiedI just had a consultation with Jakob regarding vocal recording, comping and tuning on my project. As always Jakobs gives precise, concrete and very useful advice. Its good to consult someone who successfully have recorded and mixed themselves. Jakob is the real deal. This is definitely now the last time I consult him.
I've worked with Jakob for many years and he's a really talented guy who loves music.
He's an open person and passionate about others music.
Jakob helped me during my early stadies as a songwriter/producer and we made some great music and moments together.
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Jakob is simply an awesome artist whose creativity is like no other. He takes his times to tell the story whilst giving you vocal excellence. He is one to look out for in this melting of a music world.
Amazing job! Top Quality, great feedback and really good ears for details! 100 % Recomanding to work with this guy again!!
Easy choice. 5 stars are 5 too little!
I have work for several years with Jakob, and he is very talented, hard-working, and has an eye for the details!
I highly recommend Jakob Wredstrøm as a producer and vocal coach. His technical skills are at the highest level and his personal commitment, professionalism, and intuitive abilities make it an absolute pleasure working with him.
I have worked with Jakob on several projects, including one of my own album releases, and has always been very pleased with his knowledge of the craft and his eagerness to provide the best service.
Jakob is THE most talented songwriter I’ve had the honor of working with. His sense of melody is nothing less then outstanding.
It’s very important for me, to work with people who I find it natural and inspirational to be around. Jakob is definitely both of the above! I highly recommend working with him!
Jakob is very dedicated to his craft. When it comes to songwriting he excellently to capture the emotions in a song, as if he brings energy from the ethereal plane. He is highly collaborative and I can guarantee he will challenge you to excel on a personal and creative level.
I’ve been working with Jakob for almost a year now. I’ve learned from this man so much about every aspect of music. I recommend to contact him whatever the project might be. You won’t regret it. Jakob is a warm person who listen what you want from your music and he will take it to another level.
Jakob is one of the best producers I know. Multi-talented, with heart and passion for music. A true creative soul, with authentic sound and original approach for mixing.
Jakob is a highly skilled musician and producer, and he is very well-rounded in all areas and aspects of music making from songwriting to producing. He gave me excellent and very useful feedback on my last project, and I will definitely work with him again on my following projects.
Jakob is a straight up professional, who will 100% make your stuff sound great. Have had the great pleasure of working on so many different projects with this guy over the last 2,5 years, amazing dude with great energy
I have worked together with Jakob on many projects throughout the years. Both involved in mixing, matering, co-writing and producing, Jakob has always contributed with professionalism and a top-class result in the end.
This guy is the real deal! Been working with Jakob for years and have never had to doubt his hears and taste. Would only recommend him to anyone needing his services!
I have worked closely with Jakob for 2 years now. In addition to being a great person and a super skilled songwriter and producer - he also has communication skills, a work ethic and an integrity that are out of this world. Trust Jakob with your precious work and you will never be disappointed.
There is no one on this earthly real as hardworking and passionate as Jakob. A true force of Nature, he will make your tracks sounds 10time a bigger than when you started. A total delight to work with and a stand up dude !!
The best!
Interview with Jakob Wredstrøm
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Right now I'm working on a CCM project with a big Norwegian producer.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Fabio Campedelli. Amazing songwriter and producer.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: It feels purposeful to create.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That I just deliver a product. If possible, I would like to have a personal impact on the customer as well, helping them understand their vision and the path they must take to achieve it.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What are your references, and why are they your references? - with reference to that, what do you need this music to do?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Make sure you learn in the process of working with me. Ask questions and be curious. Hiring someone else to work on your material can be so insightful. Take advantage of that.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Computer, USB-microphone, speakers, cables and a power-generator.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Current and tastefull.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would love to work with Shy Martin. She seems like such a natural storyteller.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I usually work on commercial music. With commercial I mean anything that could be on Spotify top-40. But I have also done a lot of niche genres like jazz and metal.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: That really depends on the job. But I tend to set a goal for the product before I start working.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring a different perspective that can find qualities in your music that might have been hard to find yourself.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Collaboration is the basis of a successful career
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been full-time in the music industry since 2013. I started as a full-time studio-owner, turned international songwriter and publishing A&R.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I was recently the songwriter and producer for a large pop/rock symphony project spanning a musician crew of over 50 people and 1 hour of music.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Whatever does the trick
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Honesty, high quality and open for feedback.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest skill is my taste. As a publishing A&R I try to stay as updated and inspired by the newest trends in the music industry.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My studio is situated in Stavanger, Norway. I have a pair of Neumann speakers, a selection of Neumann and AKG microphones, high end outboard gear, and a large selection of high end instruments.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I love the productions of producers like Ian Kirkpatrick and Jon Bellion, and songwriters like Julia Michaels and Lauv
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I do a broad amount of work within commercial music. My speciality is songwriting and mixing pop-music and producing more organic pop and/or rock.
I was the Songwriter, producer or mixer in this production
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Average price - $125 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $350 per song
- Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $125 per song
- YouTube Cover RecordingAverage price - $800 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $800 per song
- Vocal TuningAverage price - $75 per track
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $80 per song
Several revisions are possible for productions, mix and writes.
Turn-around time are following (maximum):
Mix - 10 days.
Production - 2 weeks.
Master - 4 days.
Write - according to deadline.
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- Neumann Microphones
- Neve Outboard
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- Universal Audio Software and Hardware
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