Andrew Carillo on SoundBetter

New York based session and touring guitarist. Look forward to hearing and collaborating on your music.

I am a session and touring guitarist as well as a producer. I provide professional Electric and Acoustic guitar tracks for your Record, Film or TV project in many styles including Rock, Singer Songwriter, Pop, Blues Rock, Country. I use a wide variety of guitars, amps and effect pedals to bring the songs to life. I run Pro Tools with a UA Apollo 8xp

I have 25 plus years experience in the New York session and live music scene. I played guitar on the Grammy nominated Joan Osborne record "Bring It On Home", The "American Gangster Soundtrack" as well as numerous tours including opening for the Dixie Chicks "Top Of The World" tour.

Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.

Credits

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Joan Osborne
Joan Osborne
Joan Osborne
Joan Osborne
Chris Barron
Joan Osborne
Joan Osborne
Joan Osborne
Joan Osborne
Joan Osborne
Joan Osborne
Joan Osborne
Chris Barron
Chris Barron
Chris Barron
Chris Barron
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
Joan Osborne
Caroline Doctorow
Caroline Doctorow
Caroline Doctorow
Caroline Doctorow
Caroline Doctorow
Caroline Doctorow
Saul Zonana
Saul Zonana
Saul Zonana
Ben Jelen
Ben Jelen
Ben Jelen
Ben Jelen
Ben Jelen
Nicole McKenna
Nicole McKenna
Nicole McKenna
Nicole McKenna
Nicole McKenna
Nicole McKenna
LMNT
Jon Graboff
Jon Graboff
Jon Graboff
GIANTfingers
Saul Zonana
Joan Osborne
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
Shade
Shade
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
Paxton
Parlor James
Peanut Butter and Julie
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
ALX
ALX
Ben Jelen
Milton Madonia
Milton Madonia
Milton Madonia
Milton Madonia
Milton Madonia
Milton Madonia
Milton Madonia
Milton Madonia
Milton Madonia
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin
K.P. Devlin

5 Reviews

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by Ravi
I've worked with Andrew over the years on many high-stakes client-attended sessions for games, ads, etc. It's unique to find a guitarist that can read, listen, nail it, and sound completely natural nailing it. I'm a guitarist myself and I appreciate his ability to understand how improvise and comp tastefully, and his attention to tone.
by Michael Montes
One of the best guitar players out there. I've worked with Andrew many times over the years and he brings positive energy, fresh ideas and true virtuosity to every session. He's a good listener and collaborator who can look into a track and quickly bring out the best of what's needed. He is versatile and can play across a wide range of styles and attitudes. But what truly sets him apart is his ability to consistently play from the heart, adding authenticity to every song. The real deal!
by Chris Barron
Andrew has played on two of my records. He’s incredibly versatile. He can get the sound that’s right for the track. He’s fast. He’s a great player, a great guy, and he’s a delight to work with.
by KP Devlin
I've worked with Andrew for years, both in the studio and on stage. In the studio, his ability to come up with multiple layers of guitar parts that work beautfully together - and suit the song - is impressive to say the least. Onstage I was only sorry I didn't have a few Andrew clones to play the other parts he'd come up with for each song.

He is creative, thoughtful and sensitive to the material. He'll happily explore and try different approaches, but I found that the best results came from just letting him do his thing. A pleasure to work with and a consummate professional.
by Saul Zonana
I consider Andrew Carillo the perfect session guitar player. The conversations are rarely about music because they don’t have to be. Andrew quickly knows exactly what’s right for the vibe of the song and he’s so quick to place that perfect guitar part in there that much conversation is really not needed. This leaves time for much better conversation about solving the problems of the world and wine.

Interview with Andrew Carillo

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I played the electric guitars on the Chris Barron solo record "Angels and One Armed Jugglers. Great songs and production. We really spent time getting all the parts and sounds just right. Great record.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Recording sessions, original material for licensing and song writing, touring, playing live in NYC
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What are you hearing guitar wise? Do you have ideas or is it wide open.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: I would say having a open communication about what you want in the tracks
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been recording and playing music professionally for over 30 years.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Playing for the song and supporting singers
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: After listening down to the song I may make a chord and I usually like to start with parts the chorus. This helps to set up what happens in the verses.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I use API and BAE mic pres into Pro Tools with a UA apollo x8 recording with Neumann, Royer, Shure and Audio Technica microphones.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: So many from Jimmy Page to BB King, Daniel Lanois,
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My 62 Fender Esquire, 53 Gibson J50, 64 Strat, Gibson Skylark amp, 62 Vox AC30
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Blues based rock guitar with elements of Country, Atmospherics, Acoustic playing.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Less is usually more.......
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop rock, Singer Songwriter, Rock, Blues Rock,Americana
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I provide Electric and Acoustic guitar tracks for records, TV, Film. I also co-write and produce.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To help you realize your track and bring the best out of your song.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Creative Parts and layers. Hooks and Themes
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both for different reasons. Analog as far as guitar amps and tones, digital for remote recording.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Creativity and working with different artists.

I was the Electric guitar player on this great tune in this production

Electric GuitarAverage price - $150 per song
Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $125 per song

My typical turn around time is twenty four hours.I can provide up to two revisions. Electric tracks are recorded with both a Shure SM57 and a Royer 121. Acoustic guitars with Neumann U87 or AT mics.