Full time Nashville session player - recently recorded for Grammy winning producer Brandi Carlile. Original member of the indie folk band Birdtalker with over 230 million streams. Toured with country music legend Tanya Tucker (2015-2024).
My goal is to find the emotional center of each song and capture it through my instrumental contributions. I use the electric guitar to explore vast sonic possibilities through a variety of tonal and spacial effects. Additional acoustic instruments can be added to ground it back down to earth for an authentic emotional experience.
I can work with just an mp3 of your song, and layer my instruments over top. Each individual track is made available as well as a rough mp3 bounce of your song. A typical song may have 1 or 2 acoustics, 3 to 5 electrics, and a few additional bluegrass instruments as needed.
Instruments - Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar (standard, 12 string, high strung), Mandolin, Banjo, Dobro, Pedal Steel, Ukulele, Bass Guitar, Piano, B3, Rhodes.
With a focus on Americana music, I am confident and proficient in Country, Rock, Indie Folk, Jazz, and Blues as well.
I am a full time Nashville session player with a vast touring resume, including appearances on Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, Ellen, Grand Ole Opry, Ryman, Stage Coach, and Farm-Aid. Artists include Brandi Carlile, Billy Ray Cyrus, Lee Ann Womack, Shooter Jennings, Jamey Johnson, Denis Quad and more!
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48 Reviews - 11 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedAnother tremendous project with Brian. He's incredibly versatile, and is open to different ways to approach a song. I'm sure we'll work together again.
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Brian is a professional. Prompt, responsive, and excellent player, who provides way more than even requested.
check_circleVerifiedBrian is terrific to work with and really brings an incredible feel to the songs we work on together.
check_circleVerifiedThis is the second time I’ve worked with Brian, and once again he delivered an outstanding performance. His guitar work brought so much depth and emotion to the track. Super professional, creative, and it cant be easier to work with. Highly recommended!
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Brian always delivers exactly what you're looking for and more! If you're reading this, it's because you haven't found your 'go-to' guy. Well, congratulations, because now you have!
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Brian is an amazing guitarist and has an ear for production that's very on point when it comes to matching an artist's vision. His playing is emotional and intimate, which helped a ton for the acoustic guitars we recorded.
Files were clean, well-labeled, and very professional.
Amazing communications.
10/10 would recommend.
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There are not enough superlatives to write a proper review! Incredible talent. From start to finish he makes the process super easy. The finished product will blow you away!
check_circleVerifiedAwesome guitar and banjo playing, Brian has great ideas to really bring the song together with a lotta soul, funk and positive vibes!
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After trying with several guitarists without getting the result I had in mind, I finally came across Brian — and he absolutely nailed it. His work was flawless from start to finish. He understood exactly what the song needed, captured the vibe perfectly, and delivered with taste, precision, and professionalism. It honestly felt like he read my mind. I couldn’t be happier with the result. Highly recommended!
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Brian is an awesome producer, and I highly recommend him. He knew exactly what was needed to bring my song to life, is easy to work with, is an excellent communicator, and he sure does deliver!
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Brian's playing and enthusiasm elevated my songs. He gets in the song's headspace effortlessly, and always provides more than I ask. I look forward to future projects with him. A wonderful musician!
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Stop searching - you’ve found your go to guy for all things guitar. Acoustic, electric, dobro, etc. Anybody can practice and learn to play guitar but to do what Brian does - that’s a God-given talent! His attention to detail is impeccable!
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Brian is an exceptional artist and a pleasure to work with. He is a communicative and enthusiastic collaborator. He works quickly but somehow still is generous with his contributions. I look forward to working with him again.
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Brian is always super inspired, fast and generous in his collaboration. Looking for<ard t the next one!
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Brian is fantastic, but I am not surprised and nor should you be if you work with him. He really captures the vibe of a song even from a work tape and can bring it out in ways you will be thrilled to hear! He has a heck of an ear.
check_circleVerifiedAwesome!! Final guitar pieces came out amazing, and is very easy to work with :)!!
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Working with Brian is always fantastic. Top notch musician and super inspired.
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Working with Brian is always fantastic. Top notch musician and super inspired.
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Fantastic as always!
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Brian is always amazing to work with. He has put so much care and attention into every song of mine that he has worked on. Thanks again!
Interview with Brian Seligman
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I will always be especially proud of my work as a founding member, guitar/mandolin player in the folk rock band Birdtalker!
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I’ve been lucky to have a steady stream of client songs to work on. Outside of that I’m pursuing the challenging world of bluegrass and fiddle tunes!
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Yes I have a few friends I work with regularly!
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both are great for different reasons! I happily use both!
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will always go the extra mile to make sure my clients are happy!!
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love everything about my role in making music!
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: They usually ask me if I have any ideas on what instruments I play could work on their song and I always answers with a few of my first instincts based on the style of the song!
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: I think some (very few) people still get caught up in the idea it’s really quick and easy to record music. It’s a deeply detailed and involved process from preparing each session, recording, and delivery clean professional files every time!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: It helps to hear the song and know what instruments they envision on their song!
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: The song is the most important part of the process! It also helps to have a few well known artists to reference as well!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Right now it would probably be my Fender American Pro 2 Jazzmaster in sonic grey!
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I’ve been a professional full time musician since around 2010!
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I’m trained in jazz, but am professionally comfortable in country, Americana, rock, and jazz!
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I’ve been lucky to work with some amazing and even Grammy winning artists, someday I hope to work with Chris Stapleton, or Kings of Leon!
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: I think having a great song is the most important starting point of any production, the song will help inform the many production decisions ahead!
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: My core work is in Americana, roots, country, and pop! I enjoy working in all genres and styles!
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I’m quick to understand the theoretical, technical, and emotional aspects of any song in virtually any genre!
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I try and bring a strong emotional expression to every song using guitars to help convey the deepest meaning of the song itself!
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: My clients usually send me an Mp3 of their song and I record my guitars and such over that. I always send my individual tracks in broadcast wav format at the bit and sample matching their original files or session.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My studio is a dedicated private room in my home full of well over 30 guitars and bluegrass instruments!
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I enjoy working with all genres and style of production, but I would love to work with Dave Cobb and T Bone Burnett someday!
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Most of my clients have me record acoustic and electric guitars for their songs! I will often add a bluegrass instrument (Mandolin, Banjo, Dobro, Pedal Steel) when appropriate for the song as well!
I was the Producer, Performer, Recording Engineer, Mix Engineer, All Instruments except drums performed by me in this production
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $200 per song
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $200 per song
- MandolinAverage price - $200 per song
- BanjoAverage price - $200 per song
- DobroAverage price - $200 per song
- Programmed drumAverage price - $200 per song
- Vocal TuningAverage price - $200 per track
$300 for my full service - includes all instruments appropriate to the song. Three edits/revisions included, not permitting key or tempo changes from the artist.
- Brandi Carlile
- Birdtalker
- Mumford & Sons
- Pro Tools
- Logic Pro X
- Universal Audio
- Fender Guitars & Amps
- Gibson Guitars
- Strymon Pedals
