I felt very seen when Andrew Marlin, mandolinist from Watchouse, said, fingers and voice trembling as he held his mandolin: "the world is more than bluegrass." I used to practice playing faster and faster ... and I felt completely empty. So I am exactly the wrong guy if you are seeking lightning fast licks, etc. My approach is different.
I found SoundBetter working on my own music, and have found such success here that I decided to try and live on both sides of the ledger. I play a variety of stringed instruments, but I think that the most differentiated offering I have is my mandolin playing. I play primarily indie folk music. I have fun processing with effects to create unusual sounds, or playing clean. I generally am happiest layering simple concepts. If you think that could add something to your vision, I'd love to chat about what you have in mind.
You can hear a few of my songs here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4USm06PbgyKf4KyS9kt6Sy?si=Xmx_wMipQSqOk6vINoKaiQ
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check_circleVerified (Client)TJ was very communicative and imaginative. I'm glad I got to be a part of bringing his vision to life. When my delivery didn't match the style he was going for on the first take, he gave clear references for the second. Appreciate his upfront and kind approach.
check_circleVerifiedTJ crafted a stellar mandolin arrangement for my track. He put a lot of time and attention to detail into the piece and it shows!
check_circleVerified (Client)TJ was so wonderful to work with from the start, he was super empathetic throughout and communicated clearly with a rare kindness. You can tell that he exudes passion for the craft of music making and composition, and also for collaboration. I was really delighted that he allowed me full creative freedom, and trusted me with the project we worked on. I am beyond happy with the results and am so excited to hear the full project finished. Thank you so much ✨
check_circleVerified (Client)Always a dream working with TJ!
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I've been lucky enough to work with TJ on 3 songs so far. It has been a breeze and I can't wait to see what TJ creates next!
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TJ is great to work with! He is a great musician and songwriter who is very clear in their vision. Working with TJ has been nothing but a pleasure.
check_circleVerifiedIt was wonderful working with TJ! He went above and beyond on my track and gave me multiple options to work with besides my original reference. He possesses a great attention to detail and is a very clear communicator. I would absolutely work with him again!
check_circleVerified (Client)TJ was super communicative and easy to work with. The guidelines and expectations for the project were clear and well outlined.
check_circleVerified (Client)TJ was really great to work with. Looking forward to our future collaborations
check_circleVerified (Client)TJ was a pleasure to work with. He overcommunicated and was clear about what he wanted and what he was looking for.
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