Rock/Neosoul/Jazz Guitarist on SoundBetter

I provide Studio-Grade, high quality guitar recordings and specialize in Jazz, Rock, Neosoul, and Pop with over 10 years of experience as a session musician.

My name is Jack Waugh and I'd love to work with you on your project! As a session guitarist, I'm all about helping you bring your vision to life and playing based on your goals for the song to help you achieve that. I usually have a quick turnaround time. I have years of experience playing all styles as well as a degree in Jazz Studies from The New School in NYC.

The process:
-You contact me, tell me your ideas, I give you my thoughts based on those
-I record parts with a quick turnaround time
-I'll send fully edited, clear final stems of both the full guitar sound and a DI guitar track. Often times I'll also add an alternate takes and ideas and send those in addition to the version we discussed
-and then we're good to go! or you can tell me your thoughts and I'll do up to 2 revisions

Credits:
I have had the pleasure of recording and performing with lots of great musicians and artists including:
-Armen Paul
-Josh Gracin
-Delfeayo Marsalis
-Brian Lynch
-John Ellis
-Bianca Muniz

Send me a note through the contact button above.

Credits

10 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client

Endorse Rock/Neosoul/Jazz Guitarist

by Jovane Blagrove
Verified
A GENIUS. I had a thought (trust me only a thought), and he was able to turn it into a groove I could rock with. Also, I appreciated his turnaround time he produced quicker than he originally shared.

We'll definitely be working together again.
by Dan Millice Mastering, NYC
Verified (Client)
Jack is a great musician and was really easy and fun to work with - communicative and super professional and chill. Would recommend.
by Nathan H.
Verified
Jack is a guitarist I've hired time and time again, his level of expertise, flexibility and adaptability are perfect for several genres from Jazz, Rock, I've even hired him for Metal along with a mixture of genres such as Period music and Symphonic guitar work! I 100% recommend.
by tommy m.
Verified
was very and attentive and responsive from start to finish. a true professional.
by Dave Schiffman
Verified (Client)
Great communicator! Knew what he wanted and was focused. Really great singer and interesting production approach.
by legatomastering.pl
Verified (Client)
It was a pleasure to work with Jack, great song, decent mix. Highly recommended !
by Callum Barter Mix Engineer
Verified (Client)
Jack was great to work with. Very clear on what he wanted in his song, and helpful detailed notes on where he wanted any changes & adjustments. Great vocals & song. A pleasure to work with.
by Maria
It was so great working with you Jack! He was really responsive and had great ideas, while still following my vision for the song
by Anna
Jack did an awesome job on my song. Seriously incredible work, will definitely be recomending him and working with him again
by Ben W
SO GOOD man. Thanks again

Interview with Rock/Neosoul/Jazz Guitarist

Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I enjoy getting to bring songs to life and help bring the emotion out in the music
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: The 2 most important things I bring to a song: 1) Playing with strong emotional resonance 2) Listening carefully to the goals of the client to help them achieve what they're looking for and bring their song to life
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I've done studio work as a guitarist for just about every genre that exists in Western music- I would say that I specialize in my experience recording Jazz which is something that a) is not a common thing to find when you hire someone online b) (clients tell me) it translates to richer and emotionally powerful guitar parts That said I frequently play and record: Rock, blues, funk, rnb, pop, neosoul, bluegrass, country, indie, americana, and folk
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Really enjoyed working with Bianca Muniz on her debut EP- really great example of how jazz and pop can crossover.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Currently in D.C.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Cal Barter- he dead a GREAT job mixing my debut single "Autobiography"
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Usually ask for reference tracks and their thoughts on what they want first
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Gibson Les paul, line 6 pod go, speakers, solar powered laptop, focusrite scarlett
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Musicians almost my whole life, Guitarist for 16 years, Session musician for 10 years
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Jazz meets Rock meets Pop
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Brian Blade and Brad Mehldau. Two of my favorite musicians of all time. Brad's show changed my life. In the pop world, would love to work with Hailey Knox
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: A cool production tip on a lot of Punk Rock Revival songs coming out now- double the electrics with a thin trebly acoustic
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Improvisation and a really strong ear and knowledge of theory
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: The process: -You contact me, tell me your ideas, I give you my thoughts based on those -I record parts with a quick turnaround time -I'll send fully edited, clear final stems of both the full guitar sound and a DI guitar track. Often times I'll also add an alternate takes and ideas and send those in addition to the version we discussed -and then we're good to go! or you can tell me your thoughts and I'll do up to 2 revisions
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Gear: Gibson Les Paul, Vintage Gibson ES-335 (1974), Fender Stratocaster, Taylor 514 CE, Reverend Descent Baritone, Yamaha Revstar with p90s, Vintage Kalamazoo Acoustic, Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, Logic Pro X, Line 6 Helix, Guitar Rig 5
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Influences include: Kurt Rosenwinkel, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, The Vaccines, The Strokes, Slash, George Benson, Phoebe Bridgers, and many others!