better_than_waffle_house on SoundBetter

We are a one-stop-shoppe Nashville-based songwriting and production duo. We can topline, create songs from scratch, and offer song-finishing services. We deliver a unique perspective on EDM, electro-pop, synth-pop, and future bass. We have international features that have been placed on Spotify editorial playlists. Let’s make 🔥

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by Ellisa Sun
These folks are super talented and I love working with them! They’re very receptive to feedback and always listen to what my creative needs are. Highly recommend.
by Lord Goldie
Been working with these 2 for a few years! They’re amazing at what they do and very attentive to all your creative needs!
by Haley
Love working with them! Super talented :)
by Morgan
Freakin awesome, so talented and skilled. For years, they always deliver. Great to work with!

Interview with better_than_waffle_house

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: We toplined a track by Spanish dj @ericovich_music. It was a blast.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: An EDM vocal and topline are currently being prepared for release by an international dj. Also, several independent projects in various stages of development, as well as writing and recording with Nick Wheeler of the All American Rejects.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Holden Potter, Drew Tyler, Jesse Lavigne, John Jaszcz
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Mostly digital. It’s 2023. But analog definitely has it’s purpose.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Ultra high quality radio-ready product.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Creativity and collaboration. The process forces us outside of our comfort zone, and that’s where the magic happens.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Can you write to this? Can you add ad libs? Yes.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: It’s more work than it looks like.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Are you registered with a PRO? What are the splits? Do you have a lyrical vibe?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Practice before you get to the studio. Studio time costs money.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Functional Apple laptop. Privia 61 key. Audio-Technica AT4040, Acoustic guitar, and a UAD interface (and cables…).
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Berklee and NYU educated. Over 7 million streams.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Catchy AF
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Joel Zimmerman
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Get the performance. The rest can be fixed.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: EDM, pop, synth-pop, electro-pop, Future Bass.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Toplining.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Unique artistic perspective. Universal appeal. Catchy AF.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Instrumental tracks are sent to us. We write lyrics and topline melodies. Once the topline is approved, we record and comp final vocals. Final vocals are often sent to the client within 24 hours.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Nashville, TN full studio
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Illenium, griffin, David Guetta
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Toplining and vocal engineering. We write lyrics and melodies.

ECSTASY, Emily Ronna

I was the topliner and vocal engineer in this production

Vocal compingAverage price - $40 per track
Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $70 per song
Vocal TuningAverage price - $40 per track
Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $70 per song
Top line writer (vocal melody)Average price - $70 per song
Singer - FemaleAverage price - $70 per song
Singer - MaleAverage price - $70 per song

3 lyrical and melodic revisions. Recording 3 tracks main vocal, 4 track BGV/harmony, 3 ad lib tracks. Usually delivered within 24 hours of recording and after topline approval.