My work is featured in films and online promotions, with over 100 songs of XP and counting! I started playing guitar at age 13 and graduated from Barbara Ingram School for the Arts in 2012. Since then, I developed a start-to-finish understanding of music production and I specialize in arranging pop backing tracks.
I produce backing tracks (the instrumental) for clients in the pop genre! In your beat or backing track, I can write all the parts and play all the instruments if needed. I'm a huge fan of adding authenticity to a track by incorporating real samples—and making sure dynamics and timing are not overcorrected.
As a producer who's worked in several genres over the last decade, I put great attention on helping you "find your sound." This is often overlooked—connecting with the right fans is just as important as making great music.
Using my past experience as a digital marketer at Guitar Center, I can also help you think about your song productions through a marketing lens. With my strategies, I broke 200k views on my own music YouTube Channel in 2020. I also was a runner-up for "Baltimore Loves Talent".
Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
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25 Reviews - 3 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedAmazing job as always, very patient and professional!
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Will is patient and focused on delivering quality music.Maintains good communication and responds swiftly.He did an excellent job on this track.He understood what I wanted and he delivered!
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Will did a fabulous job! Very excited to work with him in the future. Super talented and professional.
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Excellent!Will is very creative ,a good listener and maintains good communication throughout the project.He really delivered on this one!
check_circleVerifiedWill harken is amazing! He did a beautiful job on my song, he really knew what I was talking about, and captured my vision. He was so nice, and made sure it was what I wanted! I am so happy I got to work with him! If you’re unsure who to pick to help produce your song, or anything else, CHOOSE WILL!!!
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very kind, patience, and honest
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Great as usual.Patient and focused on the goal....to produce good music!
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Will is artistic, detail-oriented, and fun. He has really great ideas and a lot of patience. I really feel like he put in the extra mile and cared about my song! Looking forward to the next time we can work together.
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Will was absolutely amazing.He was very responsive and went above and beyond to make my project a success, giving suggestions and guidance throughout.I highly recommend him.
Will actually valued my ideas, unlike other producers I've worked with. He needed little input to understand what I wanted, and was able to fill in the blanks that I struggled with. I wanted to produce something similar to Blackmill, but as a pianist, it felt mind-boggling. Will captured the feelings of the music and asked a thought-provoking question, "What's going on in your life right now?" Fantasizing of base jumping to run away from a broken heart. Hence the title, "Jump Low". He collaborated with me to make the song I was dreaming of a reality! =D
Will Harken is wonderful to work with. His nearly obsessive work ethic and attention to detail means that he works fast and thoroughly. We worked on a few songs together, one in particular stood out called White Vans off of my Naive EP from 2018. He has a unique balance of creative vision, knowledge of what makes a song successful, and listening ability. It was an absolute pleasure working with him and he has been a very significant part of my music career thus far. Will is a talented musician, producer, and a worthwhile investment.
Will Harken is an incredibly knowledgeable and creative musician. He and I collaborated on a song called "Is it Too Late to Die Young?" which was released on Illiterate Public's debut album in 2018. Since then, the song was picked up by an independent filmmaker and is being used in an upcoming film titled "Bad Witch."
Will was imperative to the song being a success.
If you are looking for a guru to take your music to the next level, look no further. Will Harken is the real deal, and I am sure you will enjoy the process of working with him.
I was the Writer, Performer, Producer in this production
- Full instrumental productionAverage price - $400 per song
- Pop-Rock ArrangerAverage price - $400 per song
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Average price - $250 per song
- Vocal TuningAverage price - $75 per track
- Vocal compingAverage price - $75 per track
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $70 per song
Each project is different so delivery times can vary. I am very flexible and will work with you regarding revisions, splits, and turnaround times.
- Maroon 5
- The Weeknd
- Ariana Grande
- Ableton Live 10
- Blue Kiwi
- Yamaha NS10s
- Pretty much every plugin imaginable
Discount for 5 or more songs
