I'm driven by a passion for empowering artists through confident, collaborative mixing. Together, we uncover hidden gems and shape your musical narrative into a resonant masterpiece. Beyond knobs and sliders, I nurture your confidence, enhancing not just sound but also your belief in your craft. I'm dedicated to elevating your music.
My love for mixing comes from a passion for giving artist confidence in their music, translating your musical vision into a resonant sonic masterpiece. Collaboration defines my approach – together, we unearth hidden gems, shaping your narrative through music.
It's beyond knobs and sliders; it's about nurturing your confidence. Sharing your art is vulnerable, but I'm here to empower you. With each mix, I don't just enhance sound; I bolster your belief in your craft.
Your music deserves recognition and I'm here to elevate both your music and your journey as an artist. Witness your music's transformation with the confidence you deserve.
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Interview with JamesDeanMixes
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Have been working with Artists, and mixing for a sync music company
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love peoples reactions when they hear the mix and love their songs more
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Had a great first year in Los Angeles, and have many upcoming projects that are very exciting
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Intimate, Great Vocals, Kick and Snare that you can feel. Everything sounds like you are there
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Make sure to create an environment where everyone in the room is comfortable and knows their opinion is valued
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I have a love for all kinds of music, and the excitement of working on something new and different
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Communication and Organization
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Confidence! One of the most common compliments I get is that I helped artists feel more confident about their song when I send the mix over
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Clear communication, and respecting the what the artist and producer have recorded, and elevating what the beauty of their music
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Worked with acoustic specialists to maximize my mixing space and help me hear all the fine details to elevate my mixing.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Honestly no preference. I mix in the box.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Most people don't fully understand what mixing is, I try to help people better understand what it is so they could understand what it is they do and/or don't love with the mix, and give useful feedback.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Remember that it is YOUR song, not mine, so feel free to give any mix feedback needed
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Frank Ocean, Damian Rice, Travis Barker, Kendrick Lamar
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Through Mixing, helping music reach its full potential
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Royal by Samuel Charles Band. It is just a very beautiful song that I loved since I first heard it, and when they finally recorded it I was honored to be a part of mixing and mastering the project.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Not yet
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise to work hard to make their vision happen, and to not cut corners.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Are revisions okay? Yes! I welcome them! we are working together and I want mixes to be what the artists want!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What's a playlist you would want to hear your music in?
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: -Guitar -Synth -Mic -Phone to record music into -Zaxby's Kickin Chicken
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I want to work with artists who are passionate with their music, and has a strong desire to make the best f^$%ing music ever!
I was the Mixing Engineer in this production
- Frank Ocean
- Charlie Puth
- Damien Rice
