I look to serve a song so that it becomes something beautiful and complete. Be it a part, a tone, or something out of left field, I want what I contribute to feel like its always belonged on your project.
I function predominately as a session guitar player. However, I have confidence and experience in tracking bass, writing parts with midi, writing lyrics and melody, arrangement, and compositional elements. If I hear something that could benefit a project, I feel comfortable putting out a few different ideas.
As a producer, I love the exploration in creating something unique that elevates your song and gives it a sound that sticks out. I offer three tiers of song production:
Tier 1 - Song Demo: $500
A full demo of your song, with parts ideas, sound ideas, and basic arrangement
Tier 2 - Mix Ready Production: $1000
A mix ready, completed song production. Parts are finalized, approved by artist, and the session (Logic) or tracks are ready for a mix engineer.
Tier 3 - Full Suite Production: $1500
All of the above, but with mix and master services included. These are outsourced to a trusted engineer.
As a film composer, my work is featured heavily on a Youtube page called Abiding Practice (and can be viewed in the Youtube link in this profile).
Having grown up playing music, I have a good sense of what a song needs and how to play a specific role in a mix. I'm good at communicating and can receive feedback and criticism. I have an equal love for classic, upfront guitar tones, and ambient, experimental, delay-soaked modern sounds.
Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.
Languages
- English
Endorse Brian McMaster8 Reviews - 2 Repeat Clients
check_circleVerifiedBrian's guitar parts were exactly the sound I was looking for on this song and the turnaround time was amazing and professional. Highly recommend!
check_circleVerifiedThis is the second time I've worked with Brian, he was wonderful!! He totally understood the vision I had for the guitars for my song and created parts that fit perfectly :) I would absolutely recommend him!!
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Brian was wonderful to work with!!! I gave him a demo and he created parts that gave my track a lot of energy--very thoughtful melody and great tone, he nailed it. Great communication and quick turnaround, I'd definitely work with him again!!!
check_circleVerifiedAmazing as always! Brian always knows how to create a beautiful sound!
check_circleVerifiedAlways easy and fast work, so amazing! Will definitely do more with him and would love to recommend him to anyone!
check_circleVerifiedBrian works fast and awesome, feel very happy working with him! Thanks for those amazing guitars!
I've worked with Brian on several projects. He is a tasteful risk-taking guitar player. You can always count on well-engineered guitar tracks with a unique, one-of-a-kind sound. An all-around fantastic guy as well! Book McMaster!
Brian is an absurdly tasteful guitar player and composer with a unique sonic identity. I definitely recommend you hit him up for some sessions!
Interview with Brian McMaster
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Humble attitude, quality productions, and the desire to see your project shine.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Know what you want and ask any questions you've got. Clarity is your friend in the long run.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Fender Princeton, Jazzmaster, my API Tranzformer pedal, the Ashville Music Tools ADG-1 delay, and a Chase Bliss Mood
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: I like to commit to an idea quickly. My friend and co-creator, Chandler Dixon, and I always try to print an idea. It forces us to commit to something without thinking an idea to death. Sometimes it doesn't work out, but it always pushes me to try things without overthinking it.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My setup is really simple. I mic an amp with an SM57 that I run through a Neve or API style preamp depending on what the song calls for. For scoring, I use Teletone Audio VSTs a ton. They have epic sounding instruments that serve a variety of needs. The Spitfire Audio Labs stuff is incredible as well, and I love using their stuff.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Analog, as often as possible.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Yes! Daniel Griffo and Chandler Dixon. Both guys are incredible drummers, but their ears and production sensibilities are outstanding. Both are creatively minded, and have the know how to support and bring out the best in their projects.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: As far as guitarists go, I love Drew Shirley and Mike Campbell for vintage sounding rock tones and playing, and then I really dig Johnny Buckland and Ed O'Brien for inspirations with textures and tasty parts aided by effects.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I usually lay down the essential tracks: rhythm guitars, a lead line or hook. From there I like to layer parts, and find textures, be it doubling parts, or searching for sounds to create ambience or give a feeling.
I was the Guitars, Singer, Bass, Keys, Producer in this production
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $250 per song
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $250 per song
- Bass ElectricAverage price - $250 per song
- Film ComposerAverage price - $350 per minute
- ProducerAverage price - $1000 per song
For guitar tracking, I'm open to 2 rounds of revision. Afterwards, it will cost $150 per revision request. For producing, ranges from $500-$1500. For film scores, $350/minute.
- Pultec
- Neve
- API
- Fender amps
- Belle & Howell amp
- Baritone and High-tuned guitars
- Jazzmaster
- Telecaster
- Fender Jazz Bass
- Yamaha and Taylor acoustics
- Nylon and Muted acoustics
