Matt Cairns on SoundBetter

Professional co-writer, specializing in bringing your song ideas to life!

I'm passionate about songwriting and love taking some lyrics, an idea or a melody and unlocking the song trapped inside!

I can help you if:
- You've taken your song as far as you can but now you need a little help getting it over the finish line.
- You want to write a song from scratch but don't know where to begin.

Sessions with me are extremely efficient but also relaxed. I'll be able to quickly identify key areas where your song needs improvement and work with you on how to fix them. The goal is to finish the song the way YOU want it, if you don't like a change then we keep working until we find the one that works.

Sessions are held over Skype or your preferred online platform, feel free to message with any questions.
1 hour - $50
90 mins - $70
2 hours - $90

Let's bring your song ideas to life!
Matt

Credentials:
- Professional musician for over fifteen years
- Bachelors Degree in Music Performance
- Masters Degree in Music Management
- NSAI Ones to Watch

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

Languages

English

5 Reviews

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by Anton K.
Verified
Matt is an incredible person to bounce ideas off of, and is incredible at helping you make your project the best it can be. Hire this dude, he's so good!
by Carlos S.
Verified
It was really fun and productive working with Matt, really open to suggestions and a creative writer.
by Derek s.
Verified
He helped me improve my song writing skills, he is very good.
by Jared P.
Loved working with Matt. He helped me lay out my idea and structure my song in an organized manner.
by Santiago Sposto
I have worked with Matt numerous times in the last few years, and he always delivers superb quality of work, whether it is melodies, lyrics, arranging or as a performer. He always goes the extra mile, with a great work ethic. Would recommend anyone to experiencie the joy of working with Matt.

Interview with Matt Cairns

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Santiago Sposto is a fantastic producer and writer. If any of my clients want to take the step of turning their songs into tracks I always send them his way first.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: As cliche as it sounds this is a safe space. It can be daunting to show your work to another person, especially a stranger but there is ZERO judgement in our sessions guaranteed.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love the moment when we make a breakthrough in a song, even better if the client is the one who makes it! It never gets old!
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: If you are thinking about hiring a co-writer chances are you have hit a roadblock and need some help to get around it. Don't waste time spinning your wheels!
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Very simple, clients schedule a time that is convenient to them, we jump online usually over Skype or Zoom and work on whatever they want. If they're not sure what's holding them up I'll figure it out and provide some direction.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Clients come to me with a wide variety of issues but they can usually be boiled down to "what am I trying to say?" If I can help them answer that question then the rest is easy!
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: My latest project "Right On Time" was a songwriting joy from start to finish. Co-written by myself and Santiago Sposto and featuring a host of amazing musicians, it really encapsulated everything I love about songwriting. My goal is to help others have that feeling as well.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What goals do you want to achieve with this session?
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Guitar, microphone, laptop, headphones ..... internet router?!
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been writing songs for almost twenty years now, I attended the London College of Music and graduated with a Bachelors in Popular Music Performance and a Masters Degree in Music Management. I then spent eight years performing all over the world with my headline show on cruise ships.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Don't let your main vocals (on instrument) get buried in the mix.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Everything from country to pop to singer-songwriter, every genre of music has the same essential ingredients and I believe I can help anyone with any genre.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Hearing what is missing from a song and filling in the gaps.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I try to bring focus, clarity and a little magic!
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Just the basics, GIK sound treated home studio where I can get away and focus on the music.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Shane McAnally & Josh Osbourne at SMACK songs are so dominant in everything they do, very inspirational.