Radio-ready writing and production sensibilities, paired with underground and DIY roots for an unmistakable edge. Working remotely and specializing in alternative, rock, indie, pop punk, emo, etc.
Hey everyone, tax here! I'm a songwriter, producer, and guitar player in Madison, WI. I've worked with a variety of major and underground rock and alternative acts, and am offering up my full skill set as a writer, producer, mix engineer, and multi-instrumentalist.
As a musician, I cut my teeth in the underground + DIY scenes of midwest prior to touring with KennyHoopla and playing some of the biggest festivals and venues in the US and Europe. With this background, I'm confident that I can bring a unique edge and sensibility to any rock or alternative track you bring my way!
Services Offered:
-Full Track Production (For this, I build you, the artist(s), a full instrumental track from the ground up, based on your specifications. You, the artist, then can writ/record a vocal part, after which I will continue to produce the track for you.)
-Instrumentals & Backing Tracks
-Guitar and Bass Writing and Recording
-Mixing
Send me a note through the contact button above.
Languages
- English
Interview with taxpurposes Productions
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Currently, I am focused on writing and producing the upcoming projects of two of my main collaborators. I'm also looking forward to the summer festival line-up and all the festivals w will be playing!
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I do most of my work at home in the box, with my MacBook, interface, and a few guitars, basses, microphones, and synths. I have access to a quality studio (right down the block) that I can use as needed.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Typically, I provide full instrumental tracks (no lyrics or top line) for artists. This usually involves a conversation with the artist about what they are looking to get out of the track. If given references, I can hone in on a style, sound, or vibe and provide a new original work inspired by those references. Alternatively, I am happy to work off of more "loose" criteria - i.e. "make it like [insert band name] but faster and happier". Once that process is completed, I send clients a rough idea of the track to confirm it is in the direction they want, and to get any initial feedback (this does not count as a revision). Once a core concept has been identified and agreed upon, I complete the track. At this point, I am happy to take the artist's recorded vocals and continue mixing and producing the track with them. If they want to continue that process themselves or with another producer I am happy to work that way as well. Alternatively, artists will bring me existing tracks - anywhere from voice memos with an inkling of an idea, to full demos - and I will produce and engineer the track with them to bring it all the way home. For all production and songwriting clients I am happy to zoom/FaceTime to kick things off! I am also available for any guitar or bass work. I can play parts that have already been written, or add additional parts to your track.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Come with a clear sense of what you are looking to get out of working together so that I can serve you as best as possible! Knowing your vision for the song, not only sonically, but promotionally and career-wise will help me help you. Is this going to be a single you are going to promote for your first proper album as an independent artist? A more experimental track for your upcoming EP? Are you a new artist still working to find your sound? Are you looking to make an epic song to close out your live set? All of these sorts of questions can help us help you.
I was the Writer, Producer, Instrumentalist, and Mix Engineer in this production
- Full instrumental productionAverage price - $500 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $350 per song
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $100 per song
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $70 per song
- Bass ElectricAverage price - $70 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $150 per song
- Track minus top-lineAverage price - $500 per song
Production rate is total per track, including pre-production, recording, production, mixing. 3 revisions for beats and instrumentals, unlimited to small tweaks.
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