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Imagine having a dedicated partner who’s as passionate about your music as you are. That’s me! I’m a music producer and multi-instrumentalist based in Black Mountain, NC, with 20+ years of experience in music and audio production. I specialize in Pop, Funk, Rock, Electronic, Alternative, and Cinematic music. Let’s bring your vision to life!

I am a seasoned live sound engineer, recording engineer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist with over 20 years of experience in the music and audio production industry. Since 2002, I’ve collaborated as a session musician on numerous singles and albums, contributing to various live productions. My freelance work has taken me across the USA and Western North Carolina, serving recording studios, houses of worship, and event centers.

In 2011, I began teaching contemporary drumming at Montreat College in Montreat, NC. My passion for both music and innovation led me to launch a successful social marketing agency in 2013 while continuing my career as a sought-after audio engineer and music professional.

From 2015 to 2024, I served as Chief Audio Engineer at LifeWay's Ridgecrest Conference Center in Ridgecrest, NC. I earned multiple awards for exceptional service, led major audio system upgrades, and modernized campus-wide networks. In 2019, I composed the inaugural awards ceremony theme for LifeWay's Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference.

I continue creating original music for film, TV, gaming, and creative media. My compositions are known for their unique blend of instrumentation and immersive sound textures, reflecting my dedication to pushing artistic boundaries.

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

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5 Reviews

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by Josh
Peter’s grasp of music and production are top-notch. An artistic composer with a beautiful aesthetic. He’s also a brilliant instructor; kind enough to work with our teenage drummer and effectively impart his knowledge and skill. Peter does everything, absolutely everything, thoroughly. He is a real pleasure to know and have our kids know.
by Gray Wilson - Asheville Christian Academy
Peter was instrumental in making helping us prepare for our Spring Musical last year. We were having problems with our PA, had recently gotten a new audio console that he helped us get integrated into the system, and then helped us polish and tweak orchestra and actor EQ's and gain structure to set our students up for success. He is very easy to work with, really knows his stuff, and willing to teach what he knows. We're looking forward to working with Peter again this year for our 2023 Spring Musical.
by David Taylor
Peter was the reason my wife was able to actualize the dream of recording an EP. He not only opened the door, he made the right connections with other professionals, shepherded us through the myriad details of production, brought his sound engineering to the recording/mixing process, and even performed on the album. We could not have done it without him!
by Christian Howes
Total expertise in relation to audio and music. Great professionalism and warmth. Tremendous service. Goes above and beyond! Highly recommended.
by Daniel Hey
Peter is the consummate professional, easy to work with and idealistic. I was thrilled with the podcast work that we did together.

Interview with PC PRODUCTIONS

Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Hanz Zimmer, John Powell, John Barry, Gavin Harrison, Dave Weckl, Snarky Puppy, Porcupine Tree, The Pineapple Thief, Peter Gabriel, Jacob Collier, and so... so many others.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Matt Langston is a killer musician, producer, and mixing engineer. Landslide Studio is one of the best studios in WNC with one of the best live rooms I've ever had the pleasure working in.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise to deliver excellent, uncompromising quality of musical craftsmanship that puts a massive smile on your face and on the face of those who get to enjoy listening to the music we create together.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I absolutely love creating beautiful and moving works of musical art with others.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: "How much is this going to cost?" My answer usually is, "It depends on what you can afford to compromise on!"
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What's the overall scope of your project? What are the three primary goals of this project? What's your budget? What's your timeline? How much can you tell me about this project (leave nothing to assumption)?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Know your value, set reasonable expectations, know what you are/what you're not willing to compromise on, and have a working budget.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been doing this since I was a young teenager and have pretty much been involved in every single aspect of the music and audio production industry. I hope to just keep creating and performing music until I can't do it anymore.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Cross-genre... I love mixing sounds, styles, genres, and sound textures in a unique and interesting way.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Let me handle that. 😎
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: All.. types... of music.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Listening!
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Everything I can possibly muster in experience, attitude, emotion, and intentionality.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: If I have the opportunity to write original music for your project, I’ll book a discovery session with you and/or your team to discuss timeline, details, workflow and delivery structure. I value a remarkable and moving story, and I strive to go above and beyond expectations. The more you share with me about your project, brand story, or creative process, the more phenomenal, unique, and outstanding the music will be.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Live sound, drum tracks, piano/keys tracks, mixing/mastering, and music meant for TV/film.

Peter Councell￨RAIDER

I was the Composer/Mixing/Mastering Engineer in this production

Mixing EngineerAverage price - $100 per song
Mastering EngineerAverage price - $50 per song
Live drum trackAverage price - $100 per song
Keyboards - SynthAverage price - $70 per song
Live SoundAverage price - $450 per concert
Film ComposerAverage price - $50 per minute
Full instrumental productionContact for pricing

Discovery session to discuss your project/goals, 1-3 revisions depending on project/budget, 5-14 days turnaround, $65/hour for additional sweetening, mixing, mastering, etc. Rates are negotiable!