Jeremy Marshall Blanton on SoundBetter

Professional multi-instrumentalist specializing in lead/rhythm guitar, bass, and lap-steel. I'm comfortable working across many genres including pop, rock, country, americana, folk, indie, lo-fi, and neo-soul.

I've been playing music for pretty much my entire life; My early years consisted of piano guilds and state-wide competitions starting at age 5. I played the saxophone in middle school band and then switched to tuba in high school mostly because marching with a sousaphone sounded fun. This built my theoretical and technical musical foundation, but I didn't discover my true musical passion until I picked up my dad's old acoustic and bass guitars in high school. I've now been playing stringed instruments for the past 20 years. (although I still enjoy playing the piano and picking up a horn here and there)

In addition to technical knowledge, I've been involved with making music on my own and with multiple bands for the past 15 years. It takes a developed and trained ear to hear what a track needs and I pride myself on finding the right parts that accentuate, but never detract from a song; I love a catchy hook in a turnaround, a guitar solo that tells a story, a complimentary guitar part that elevates a chorus, and a pocketed bass line that solidifies the groove. I'd work with you prior to recording to discuss the vibe, references and desires to be sure we hit the mark and take your track to the next level.

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Interview with Jeremy Marshall Blanton

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: My friend Jacob Hudson asked me to track an electric guitar solo on his song "To Get Away." He was immediately pumped when I sent him a voice memo with my general ideas and I just love that feeling of getting people amped on their songs in ways that they might not have initially envisioned.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Solo project, writing for my bands Strangerwolf and Dean Winter and The Heat.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital because I don't have enough space for analog!
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise to do all I can to make your track great and to make you a happy customer.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: That it doesn't feel like a job
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What's your desired timeline? Do you have any reference tracks, influences, or artists so I can get the vibe? Are you looking for parts throughout the entire song or just a solo, etc?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: We're in the customer service business so communication is key along with setting clear expectations and timelines.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: 3 acoustic guitars, a baby grand piano and a drum set for fun since I'm assuming there's no electricity.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I spent the better half of the last decade working a corporate job while working music projects on the side. After the pandemic I decided it was time to focus solely on making music for a living. I am in 3 bands here in Jacksonville, FL playing guitar and bass and am gigging 3-4 weekends a month. I write and record my own stuff from time to time and jump at any chance I get to do session work for local artists and am trying to build upon that here on this site.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Jacob Collier because of his out of this world musical knowledge, talent, versatility, and skill. He's a virtuoso.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Don't overdo it
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Americana, country, pop rock, indie rock
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: It takes a developed and trained ear to hear what a track needs and I pride myself on finding the right parts that accentuate, but never detract from a song; I love a catchy hook in a turnaround, the perfect guitar solo, a complimentary guitar part that elevates a chorus, and a pocketed bass line that solidifies the groove.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Versatile, soulful, rootsy
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I typically listen through the track a few times to catch the vibe and start toying with ideas whether it be on bass or guitar. Eventually I will hone in on a few ideas that pique my ear and will fine-tune those for application within the track.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: 2021 MacBook Pro, Universal Audio Apollo interface and OX cab simulator, Universal Audio LUNA DAW
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Phil Cook, Blake Mills, Jason Isbell
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Electric guitar and bass guitar tracks for clients' songs.