I'm a Guitarst/Producer based in Nashville, TN. I currently tour with country artist, Frank Foster. He and I co-produced his last album, which had a top ten debut on the Billboard Country charts. I have plenty of experience playing all styles of guitar (rock, funk. soul, r&b, country, bluegrass, punk, surf, reggae, experimental, jazz etc...).
I'm a professional guitarist/producer based in Nashville, TN with many years of experience playing all sort of styles. Before moving to Nashville, I was a guitar student at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. I'm confident I can provide whatever you're looking for, from subtle textures to soaring leads and everything in between. I'm fluent in all sorts of styles (rock, funk, blues, country, soul, r&b, disco, jam, punk, americana, experimental, surf, etc...), and am at home in almost any situation. Playing for the song is what's most important.
I have a wide array of gear that allows me to tailor my sound to fit your song. For guitars, I have three vintage Fenders (a strat, a tele, and a jazz master), a Gibson SG, a Heritage Prospect (essentially a gibson 335 clone), and a 60s Harmony Bobkat. I also have a Larivee D-03 acoustic.
For amps, I have a 1966 Fender Vibrolux Reverb, a Marshall JCM800, and a Valvetrain Bennington Reverb (a deluxe reverb clone). I also have a substantial array of pedals to get any sort of tone you would ever need (from super weird moogerfoogers to straight forward tube screamers).
As a producer myself, I know what it's like to have a specific vision for your track and I will work with you until we get there! I love working on projects, and am psyched to work with you!
I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.
Endorse Rob O'Block4 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client
check_circleVerifiedIt is a real pleasure working with Rob.His sense of melody and technique are superlative. Quick turn-around and very professional results.
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Wow! Working with Rob was a true pleasure. His ability to transform an idea to a finished product was perfect. Rob has a musical insight for finding the right melody and rhythm that helped move the project forward when I found myself stuck. He was able to deliver an extraordinary guitar track that propelled my project to a new level. Very quick turnaround as well.
check_circleVerifiedRob provided some really top of the line guitar tracks with a very fast turnaround. Easy to work with and got exactly what I needed. Will definitely return with more work.
Rob is a monster player who effortlessly dials into whatever the song needs with poise, knowledge, and passion. He's a breeze to work with, plays beautifully, and would add an extraordinarily musical element to any recording scenario.
Interview with Rob O'Block
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My vintage Fender Telecaster, my Jazzmaster, my Vibrolux Reverb, my Strymon el Capistan, and my Analogman Sunlion (presumably cables don't count).
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I work on all sorts of stuff. For example, right now I'm working on producing a new country record, a rock n' roll album, a dance album, an instrumental prog guitar album, and an alternative/dance/funk album. I like working on different stuff. It keeps me on my toes and keeps things interesting.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I tend to prefer the sound of analog, but that's just my personal preference. There are certainly a lot of benefits to digital, and sometimes the sound of digital is what the project calls for. It's nice that we live in an age where we can choose.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I get to do what I love every day and travel all over the place meeting interesting people and seeing interesting things.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I'v been playing guitar professionally since I was 18 (I'm 29 now). I started out playing locally in Boston, MA (where I'm originally from) and teaching in a local music store. After I finished studying at Berklee College of Music I went on the road full-time with a national reggae/jam/fusion act for two years and then moved to Nashville. I now tour full time with a country act full time. I also play locally live and in studio, and produce records.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: My dream gig was Prince, may he rest in peace. He always seemed like he had such a strong command of his vision and what he wanted out of everyone in the band. He was a true musical genius and I would have loved to have been able to see him work up close.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: LISTEN! It sounds cliche but I always think the most important thing is to listen really attentively to both the music and the other people working on it.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a home setup where I use a UAD Apollo Twin and run it into Logic Pro X. I have a Sennheiser e609 and M-441U that I use to mic guitars. I've found that this is a simple but very effective set up to record guitars at home.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: The list could go on forever but Prince, Frank Zappa, Daft Punk, Quincy Jones, Daniel Lanois, James Murphy, and Brian Eno to name a few (but seriously the list could go one forever).
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I mostly do studio and live guitar work, but I also work on the production/arranging side of things as well. This past year I actually started to produce more and was fortunate enough to have two of my projects debut on the Billboard Country charts.
I was the Guitarist/Producer in this production
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $125 per song
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $125 per song
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The price covers as many tracks as you need for your tune. I allow 3 revisions once we get in the ballpark, but I won't be satisfied until we totally get it right. 72 hour average turnaround.
- Strat
- Tele
- Jazzmaster
- SG
- 335
- Vibrolux
- Harmony Bobkat
- UAD Apollo Twin
- Sennheiser 441 and e609
