
I predominantly offer three things: 1. Acoustic Guitar 2. Mixing + Editing 3. Songwriting
My background is Guitar, Songwriting and Mixing Music.
My main specializations are:
1. Acoustic Guitar
2. Mixing + Editing
3. Song Writing
Additionally, I can be hired for the following:
4. Vocals and Harmonies
5. Electric Guitar
6. Banjo
7. Ukulele
Hey my name's Michael Day, I'm a Songwriter/Guitarist/Mix Engineer.
You can find my work on Spotify and Sound Cloud.
I'm available here for you to hire as a session musician, Mix Engineer and Songwriter. Currently, any tracks I record for you belong to you, I don't take any ownership of the tracks, they are yours to do as you please. (Exemptions apply if I am commissioned to write a complete song)
Acoustic Guitar:
L+R Stems, stereo or mono acoustic guitar recording to be used in your own compositions.
Create a guitar part for your song.
Mixing + Editing:
A complete mix of your tracks. (EQ, Compression, Distortions/Saturations, Reverbs, Delays, and other audio effects)
Tune vocals.
Edit tracks in time.
Mix stems from your home recordings.
Songwriting:
Write parts for your songs. (Acoustic Guitar, Electric, Banjo, Ukulele, Vocals)
Compose melody/harmonies, chord progressions and top lines.
Play acoustic guitar.
Sing vocals/harmonies.
Write entire songs.
You can find my songwriting/Guitar work here:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/47SNU2TeTDVbKBpsjCY1rE
Send me a note through the contact button above.
Credits
Languages
- English
9 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client
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It was nice working with Michael he understood what I was going for and delivered.
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Michael is such an approachable and amicable collaborator, and provided so many options for me, truly everything I needed and more. I can confidently recommend his session guitar services. Thanks Michael!
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Michael always sends such high quality songs and values the instrument of the trumpet and our collaborations. I really appreciate him and his musicianship!
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It was my second time working with Michael. And as usual I had a great session with him. He is very fast and active. I would definitely recommend him. I'm going to start my third session with him in a few days.
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Michael sent me a really beautiful track that needed horns. He was clear on his direction and was a joy to work with. Wonderfully produced and spoke in music lingo which always helps! Hope to work with him again!!!
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I asked Michael to help me with an acoustic cover. He did an amazing job taking my ideas and creating a beautiful acoustic track I can build from. Highly recommend!
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Quick response and easy to work with. Nice warm guitar sound
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Great guitar player, very easy to work with!
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He is an excellent guitarist and a great human being. He patiently tries to understand what you actually need. I really loved working with him and ofcourse hoping for a future collaboration soon.
Interview with Michael Day
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I want you to be happy with the end result; If you're not, be honest with me. I will do my best to make your ideas become a reality.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I am predominantly a Folk/Indie/Roots Musician, however, can record acoustic guitar for any type of genre. Finger picking is my particular strength having studied classical guitar for over 8 years. A beautifully crafted fingerpicking melody or riff on an acoustic guitar is a favorite of mine.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I am a Mac and Ableton user, with a Clarret Interface. I currently have a range of mics available as well as multiple guitars. My mics include: Rode NT1, Shure SM7b, Shure Sm58 beta, Shure Sm 57, Behringer B1, AT2020, Guitars Include: Cole Clark fat Lady 3, Furch, Ibanez Artcore Hollow Body, Fender Strat, Esteve Classical Guitar and a Fender Jazz Bass. I also have a Ukulele and a Deering Banjo. Other: I use a Fender Princeton - silver face and a Yamaha CP73 Stage Piano.

- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $25 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $50 per song
- EditingAverage price - $10 per track
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $25 per song
- Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $25 per song
- Singer - MaleAverage price - $25 per song
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Average price - $25 per song
I allow a maximum of two revisions.
Current turn around time is 5 days. (Allow a week ideally for me, but happy to discuss if needed earlier).
Acoustic Guitar includes a L+R track if desired.
- Angus & Julia Stone
- The Paper Kites
- Mumford & Sons
- Clarret Interface
- Rode Nt1 Mic
- Sm7b Mic
- Ableton 11 DAW
- Fender Princeton silver face
- Cole Clark Fat Lady 3 Acoustic Guitar
- Ferch Acoustic Guitar
- Ibanez Artcort electric guitar
- Esteve Classical Guitar
- Melodyne
Happy to work out deals for multiple jobs.