I've worked w/ many artists from Warner, Columbia, Sony, Universal etc. Bands w/ members of Dashboard Confessional, Avett Bros, Nappy Roots. Guitar is my passion. It is my personal goal to serve your project by using great tone, experience, creativity, and state of the art equipment. I can’t wait to make music with you
I am a Nashville based producer, and session guitarist. I play lead guitar on tour with Chase Rice (Sony, Broken Bow). I am also a songwriter with Treevibez Music (w Flordia Georgia Line) I have been producing major label artists, and making killer tracks for tons of awesome indie artists as well
I produce pop, rock, country, and most top 40 genres. I play electric/acoustic/baritone guitar, bass, synth, keys, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, lap steel, dobro, and program drums. For real drums I have access to the top drummers in Nashville. I can mix, and master as well. I basically live in my studio!
My goal here is to translate your ideas and vision to tracks. I play for the song, and will strive to give you the absolute best performances, tones, and vibes for your music.
For instrumental tracking: I create all parts/riffs from scratch depending on how specific, or broad your vision is for the song. You can send me rough clips singing a hook idea, and I can take and make it a signature lick for the song etc. My studio has 30+ guitars, many vintage amps/pedals.
If you would like me to travel to record on an album or project in person, I'd love to discuss the details with you. I'm here to be an asset to your music. Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Thank you for your time!
Chris
www.chrisloocke.com
Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.
Credits
- Chase Rice
- Josh Gracin
- Jana Kramer
- Love & Theft
- The Nappy Roots
- Mike Marsh of Dashboard Confessional/Avett Brothers
- Kristy Lee Cook American Idol
- kalie shorr
- Sam Riggs
- The Cab
- Runaway June
- Chris Bandi
- Levi Hummon
- Cale dodds
- Sam Grow
- Tim McGraw
- Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line
- Brantley Gilbert
- Brian Kelly of Florida Georgia Line
- Eric Paslay
- Chase Bryant
- RaeLynn
- Travis Denning
56 Reviews - 10 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedChris is INCREDIBLE! Seriously, he understood exactly what I wanted in my project and delivered truly beautiful guitar parts that just changed the entirety of my song for the better! I am definitely going to use him again in the future, and I would 100% recommend him to anybody and for any project!
check_circleVerifiedChris always brings his skills to the session. I’ve always received top notch tracks that fit our song stylistically. I always look forward to working on music with Chris. Total pro and a great guy too.
check_circleVerifiedGreat musician and a guitarist, reccomended
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Great stuff. Total pro! Looking forward to working with Chris again!
check_circleVerifiedThanks for everything, buddy! Great work!
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Chris was super fast to respond and knocked the project out quickly. He provided me with a few different takes and in different playing styles. This is what I was looking for!!! I will call hill for my next project.
check_circleVerifiedI have worked with Chris on two projects now, and he has delivered exactly what I wanted with ease. Super easy to work with, and has a great ear.
check_circleVerifiedChris is is best! Incredibly talented and creative guitar player!
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Chris is a fantastic guitarist, and he has a real talent for finding the perfect part to compliment the song as a whole. I've worked with him several times. Can't wait for the next song!
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Chris is insanely talented, a total pro and a great guy. I've worked with him several times and can't wait for the next project.
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It was great to work with Chris, he was able to produce this track for me just like how I wanted it to sound.
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Chris was a pleasure to work with...very talented guitarist and great guy! He delivered exactly what I asked for and it sounds incredible. I look forward to working with him again!
check_circleVerifiedChris has been great! Not only is he very talented and tailored the track to my desires, but he also was super down to earth, kind, and communicative.
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A total pro. Chris is an insanely talented guitarist, and a great guy. I’ve worked with him on 3 songs so far, and plan on working with him again on my next project.
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Second song with Chris, and I am consistently blown away by his incredible guitar work. It added a whole new dimension and complimented the song perfectly! He sent extra tracks so I had different interpretations to choose from. The best!
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Fantastic guitarist! He gave my song the burst of energy it needed, and far exceeded my expectations. Chris is very easy to work with I look forward to the next one!
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Fantastic guy!!!, a great talent! very very happy!! fast turn around also. Thanks mate!!!!!
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great working with chris - will certainly be back!
check_circleVerifiedChris did exactly what i was hoping for! Really happy with the results! I will definitely work with Chris again in the future :)
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Super glad I worked with Chris and i highly recommend to anyone that needs a killer guitarist for their project!
Interview with Chris Loocke
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My studio is constantly evolving. I have Neve, API, and Focusrite, and wa76 compressor. My room is professionally treated. I have 20+ guitars, bass, ukulele, banjo etc. I have midi keyboards, maschine and more. I have enough effects pedals to open a guitar shop! I use Logic Pro X to track and mix records. Yamaha and Auratone 5c monitors. Focusrite Clarett 8pre x interface with great conversion. I am always buying new amps - I have vintage Fender/Marshall/Alamo amps to choose from, as well as modern amps from Morgan and PRS as well as a Kemper Profiling amp. With this setup, I am confident that I can get pretty much any tone needed!
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Mainly Pop/Rock, Country, Rock, R&B, Singer-Songwriter. Though I've played on many things that are in between.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest skill with recording guitar is that I play for the song, and not to show off. It takes guitar players years to leave their "egos" at the door. I play what fits in the grand scheme of the production.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I have a lot of touring, songwriting, and recording experience. I have developed my ears through listening, and learning from all of these situations. I often hear immediately what I should do when it comes to making a part for your track. I am a great communicator - I strive to understand your vision, and want what I contribute to be the absolute best.
I was the Guitarist, songwriter, programmer in this production
- Brantley Gilbert Tyler Hubbard Rubber Meets the Road
- Chris Loocke featuring Shawn Clover vocals
- Hunter Phelps (Warner Records) You Shouldn't Have
- Sam Riggs Until My Heart Stops Beating
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $300 per song
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $250 per song
- ProducerContact for pricing
- Bass ElectricAverage price - $250 per song
- UkuleleContact for pricing
- Full instrumental productionContact for pricing
- Vocal TuningContact for pricing
For production 50% Deposit to book and hold dates. 50% Balance due before delivery of Mix. Deposits are non-refundable. For guitar etc one round of revisions included, additional session revisions $50
- 73' Marshall Jmp
- 68' Princeton Reverb
- Neumann km194
- 68' Vibro Champ
- 64' Bassman
- Neve/API pres
- ShureSM7b
- Royer 101
- Many pedals
- 3 Gibson LPs
- 2 Fender Teles
- 4 PRS
- 2 Musicman
- Duesenberg
- Heritage 335
- McPherson Acoustic
- PRS Amps
- More!
Special rate for people who book me on multiple songs
