Tim McDonald is a session pianist and organist in Nashville, Tn. He has recorded on thousands of tracks for independent and major artists in all styles.. Tim is currently tour keyboardist for rock legend and producer Rick Derringer. Tim has also toured and recorded with Blake Shelton, Olivia Newton John, Hank Jr. Pam Tillis, and Mark Chesnutt.
Tim is a former United States Army Veteran graduating with honors from the Armed Forces School of Music and later returning to teach piano and midi. While in the army he studied with and was mentored by legendary artists and North Texas professor of piano Dan Haerle, big band arranger Frank Mantooth, Curtis Fuller, Clyde Kerr, Todd Coolman, Dave Mancini, Byron Berline etc. He performed with many local and international acts as well as with the Virginia Symphony, The Harry James Big Band, Jae Sinnett Trio etc. Tim had the distinct opportunity to perform with the three tenors and to perform and record with Count Basie Big Band leader Douglas Miller. Tim also performed in two New York broadway musicals: Aida, and The Producers.
Tim is currently a Nashville session keyboardist and has recorded with independent and major artists alike. Tim can add keyboard tracks to your recorded song, build tracks, record karaoke style background tracks to be performed to or record solo piano tracks to your original song, arrange produce and whatever your song needs to make it pop. Reach out and let Tim know what you need to set your song apart from the rest of the field.
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check_circleVerifiedAnother tremendous project by Tim! The piano and B3 bring my songs to life like no other!
check_circleVerifiedTim is an awesome musician and awesome to work with. I trust him fully to make the song better each time I send one to him!
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Tremendous work on both Piano and B3! A+++
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Tim's musical instincts and excellence on the keys are unrivaled. I love working with him and will continue to do so. Thanks for another great project, Tim!
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It is such a pleasure to work with Tim, who brings a wonderful blend of musicality, creativity and kindness to each gig. I’ll be the first to admit that “I don’t know what I don’t know”…and the good news for me is that Tim DOES know! He always finds a way to give me something better than what I ask for. Thank you, Tim!
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Tim always goes above and beyond to provide you with the best! He’s also been an invaluable voice for me when he puts on his “producer hat” and tells me what he’s hearing. Thank you, Tim!
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I'm always thrilled to get to work with Tim and then to tell you fine internet people to work with him also. Hire the guy! He's a first class musician and human being and I recommend him for all of your keys needs!
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I love working with Tim. Great musical sense and talent. He makes the music come alive in ways that I couldn’t have imagined myself!
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Tim is a legend! I work with him every time I need keys of any kind, and you should too. He is a first rate musician and human being. Thanks Tim!
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Tim is wonderful to work with. Professional, prompt, creative, downright excellent. I’ll be back again and again!
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It is a great honor to be Tim's inaugural customer on this platform. I discovered what others on this site will soon know too - Tim is an OUTSTANDING professional. Piano, Organ, Synth...you name it. Tim is a virtuoso-level talent with a discerning musical ear to remain attentive to what the song needs. I could not recommend him more highly. I will be back!
- Keyboards - SynthAverage price - $150 per song
- Full instrumental productionAverage price - $500 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $1000 per song
- PianoAverage price - $150 per song
- Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $200 per song
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $200 per song
Turnarounds are within 72 hours. 1 alteration is allowed if needed. I send midi for keyboards ie piano, whirly, rhodes, synths. Hammond B3 is real so I'll send 3 mic placements and a ruff mix!
- Tim is a Yamaha artist and uses Yamaha keyboards
- pianos
- Roland and Hammond B-3 organs.
