Artist, Songwriter, Producer.
I am a Songwriter and Artist under name of Tom Rocks. For more info, and to see my work go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzCTaxQ1Yfk
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Languages
- English
Interview with Tom Rocks
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Making music
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am working on my own songs
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I don't know personally but I'd recommend Andrew Scheps.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital. Because it is compact and versatile.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: We work until we are happy
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What do they want.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Music is wild wild west - The Chorus might end up as a Verse.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: 1. Powerful Laptop with built in Audio Interface. 2. Electric Guitar with MIDI. 3. Solar Power Generator that can generate enough power to work on music all day every day without disturbances. 4. Compact Survival Toolkit. 5. Clothes that clean themselves and don't fall apart.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Rocky - Ended up homeless on an island, and instead of finding another day job I focused on making music.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: A mix between Brad Pitt and William Defoe.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Justin Bieber. I think this guy is a Rocker!
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Be consistent
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop/Rock
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Writing, Lyrics, Arrangement.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Melody, Hook, Lyrics and Arrangement.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Depends on the day, I call this - non linear.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I won't lie: My current setup is Dell Lattitude tablet with 8GB RAM i5 Processor, Cubase 12 Pro and FL Studio and a pair of cheap Samsung earbuds.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Recently it has been Lenny Kravitz, AC/DC, Led Zeppelin but also production level of some individual songs from other Artists here are few examples: "Hated" by YUNGBLUD "Dance The Night" by Dua Lipa "Without Me" by Eminem "Donna" by Venice Blue "Watermelon Sugar" by Harry Styles I think those songs have fenomenal arrangement and sound choices!
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I have written a few songs, work on arrangement and lyrics. I also mix, and produce.
I was the Songwriter, Producer in this production
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $70 per song
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Average price - $70 per song
- Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $70 per song
- Pop-Rock ArrangerAverage price - $70 per song
- EditingAverage price - $40 per track
- Time alignment - QuantizingAverage price - $40 per track
- ProducerAverage price - $400 per song