MixedBySkool on SoundBetter

Audio Professional who's passionate and brings a vibe to every project I work on. I have 10+ years working in engineering, production, songwriting, vocal production, & vocals/demoing. I specialize in Pop, R&B, Jazz, Funk, Rap/HipHop, Gospel, Afrobeats, & Reggae/dancehall.

We will communicate closely as I work on your project. Please send me full details of what you are looking for in your project.

I offer 2 track mixing & Full stemmed mixing.

Please specify your recording chain and if you done any Processing to your stems. All mixes will include analog & digital processing.

If you have any references in mind for you mix you can send that as well.

Looking forward to working with you!

Links to my work are below:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/33zz7mPBjUh484ogActp7l?si=PK6TWMpcRXOX2SOUdshIjQ

Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.

Credits

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English

11 Reviews

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by Paige E.
Verified
Before Skool I had trouble finding someone who can get the higher quality mixes I wanted. Wasted money and time which is frustrating. Skool works with you to get what you want to the T
by C.Joleene
MixedbySkool is an awesome human being with even greater talents and work ethic. Highly recommend!
by Markia
This is my to go to person for mixes and his production is fire! Even when we record he helps me with BGVS! he is the truth!!!!!!
by The N.E.W.S.
If you are looking for quality mixes and top notch songwriting and production look no further than Skool. Awesome experience.
by Athena G.
Working with Skool was a great experience! He is super professional and talented at production, engineering and song-writing. Top-notch quality!

I highly recommend working with him on any project. You will not be disappointed :)
by Marcos Brooks Jr.
Skool is a great engineer! He's super efficient in his work and the results are always top quality. Whenever I work with Skool, I know things will turn out great. Whether it's mixing, producing, or songwriting, you'll definitely get your monies worth working with him.
by JawnWitDaGreenHair
Best Mixes Ive ever had! I will not hit up anyone else. Super fire thanks Skool!! Super easy and fast returns!!!
by Brandi Rose
Skool is one of the most talented producers and songwriters I have ever met. He has such an amazing ear for mixing as well! It has truly been a pleasure working with this amazing human!
by Britney Jayy
Thankful for connecting with this talented human.
He was soo patient with my 101 revisions and turned
it from something I was "just ok" with to something i LOVED ♥
by Bugatti203
He’s a phenomenal producer which helps him generate the right sound for each artist he engineer and mix for. He brings very high quality every masters he’s ever given me was industry ready. And his radio edits are dope the transition from the explicit and clean versions sound similar the record don’t loose the feeling it originally have. I’ve worked with a lot of engineers he’s one of the greats his ear for great music is elite.
by B.I.N
Easily one of the TOP Engineers on the West and East coast !!! His experience shows, His ear is phenomenal, he always knows what he’s doing and most of all he always makes me feel comfortable during our sessions !
Such a unique and creative individual that I strongly recommend for that professional sound you want .

Interview with MixedBySkool

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: The project I and proud of is A Skool House Valentines. I executively produced it and it was received very well. It was a great body of work and i'm not just saying that because its my project. Check it out for yourself.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Right now I am executively producing a few projects.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Mickey Shiloah & JawnWitDaGreenHair. Amazing artist, singers & songwriters!
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Analog! The sound says it all.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: If i can make them sound like a specific artist already out. As an engineer i can do things to mimic the sonics and effects an artist may have but I can't make you sound exactly like them because we are all unique. We don't have the same voice, frequencies, control, pitch, etc. if you want to sound a certain way half of the battle is the artist when they record.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Make sure you are fully ready and know what you want when you reach out to me or any other engineers. Be clear on details.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Macbook U87 Apollo Midi Keyboard Monitors/headphones
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started making music as a recording artist. I used to rap. Over the years I began to focus more on production and engineering. I have been at it professionally well over 10 years.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Music is subjective. Never be afraid to do whatever it is you want. Be creative, Stay true to your sound & work flow.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest skills are Mixing, Producing & Vocal Producing
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: As an engineer I bring the sonics that the artist is looking for and more. I'm a producer & engineer. So I like to get creative and innovative. I treat the song as if I am the artist. I don't look at it as i'm just the engineer.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I'll listen to the rough mix to get ideas. I then edit, correct timing, pitch, etc. After the editing process is where i begin the finally stages of the mix.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Most of my clients are for mixing & production on R&B, Urban Pop, Pop, & Hip Hop/Rap records.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That I just push buttons..😒
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What are your expectations on a project worked on by me.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise to treat your project as if it was mine and i was the artist. You can tell when a project is worked on with passion vs worked on for a quick buck. I will treat all projects with the same importance whether big, small, independent or major! You will have a great quality project!
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love to see the start and finish of a project. Being involved and being a major key in the creation process. As a Mixing Engineer I'm one of the most important elements in the process. Seeing the satisfaction from my clientele when we finish the project is a great feeling.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My style is different then most engineers. I think thats because of the passion and love i put in each project. I've played many roles in the music industry so when I mix i'm not just working as an engineer. I work for all parties involved in that artist.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: There are so many artist to choose from. JCole, Beyonce, Sevyn Streeter, Meek Mill, the list can go on. But I would say Kendrick Lamar. I've always been a fan of the west coast music scene and i feel he has evolved that sound. I love the old west coast sound as well would be cool if Dr. Dre was at that same session.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Typically I work on R&B & Hip Hop. Those artist normally come to me first but I can work with a wide range of genres.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I work out of a few studios, but my personal setup I have an 1173, LA-2A, 1176, Universal apollo, nuemann & TLM103.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Dr. Dre has been one of the most influential producer/engineer for me in the music industry.