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I create intimate indie folk and dream pop under the name Straight White Teeth. In 2018, my single "Lifetime" charted up at #6 on KCRW in LA, and I'm currently a hired songwriter for Artlist. You might not recognize my name, but my music has been featured in countless YouTube vlogs made by creators from around he world.

My name is Patrick McGuire. I write, record, and produce intimate folk and alternative music packed with insightful, poetic lyrics, haunting melodies, and lush vocal harmonies. I currently freelance as a songwriter, performer, and producer for Artlist, and my songs have been featured in countless vlogs, podcasts, and social media posts. I'm offering up my songwriting and production services. If you're looking for accessible original music for your next project that doesn't sound like everything else, then let's talk. Songwriting and production in my unique style are the services I'm here to offer.

Recommended songs: Flowering, Tell it in a Letter, Gave it All to You, Lifetime, The Night Washes Its Face

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by Dustin
Patrick is a great collaborator, multi-talented, and a joy to work with. He brings a fresh perspective and an impressive amount of knowledge to the table.

I’ve had the chance to work with him on several occasions, he always delivers. Whether it’s something small or a larger project, he brings great ideas and an open-mind to each and every one—willingly accepting feedback and providing it when needed.

I wouldn’t hesitate to bring him on for any of my projects!

Interview with Straight White Teeth

Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Strive to get great takes from the get go, because fixing mistakes is an awful way to spend your time as a producer.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Indie folk mainly at the moment, but I'm expanding into all sorts of different alternative music styles. I'm never going to stick to doing just one thing.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Tenacity. Without it, I would've given up music in my early twenties.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I try to bring the most honest version of myself that I can while remembering that other people are (hopefully) going to hear this thing. It's not entirely for me, and it's not entirely for anyone else either. It's a weird balance. I try to make the sort of music that would catch me off guard no matter what I was doing; stuff I couldn't ignore whether it's a brutally honest lyric or melody you want to hear again and again.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I know I can't sound perfect, so I try to sound distinct instead. I typically begin on the piano or with my acoustic guitar and typically build tracks in Logic as I write. So, I essentially produce as I go from the very beginning. I match lyrical ideas and phrasing to the music I'm working on, and more often than not a song emerges.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I work pretty minimally. I have a Sure SM7B vocal mic, a nice Taylor acoustic guitar I've been writing and recording with since I was 18, and Logic for my DAW. I recently started adding live bass and drums into my songs, so that's been fun and challenging. I also write and record with an upright piano.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I love singers who can't sing very well but write such impactful music that their flaws get flipped and turn into strengths: Lou Reed, Daniel Johnston, etc.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I'm really lucky in the fact that clients mostly hire me to create original music for them. It's the thing in life I most love doing. I'm typically hired to do everything up until a song is mastered: writing, performing, recording, and producing.