Riley Bria

session guitarist, demo singer

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Gigging and recording in Nashville, TN for the last 10 years as a guitarist and singer. I've played with various Country artists such as Dustin Lynch, Zac Brown Band member Caroline Jones, Temecula Road, Drake Milligan, Riley Roth, and Sean Stemaly to name a few.

Session vocalist, instrumentalist and producer in Nashville, TN. Available for hire to record guitar tracks as well as lead vocals and/or harmonies. I do Full-band and acoustic production, mainly guitar-based music. I was part of the Top 24 of American Idol Season XIV. Played guitar alongside country music legend Keith Urban at the American Country Awards on FOX. Currently touring and booking sessions.
I've worked alongside great session players and MD's in Nashville and LA, learning the best of both worlds.

Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.

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  • English

10 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client

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  1. Review by Robert D.
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    Riley did an amazing job on my project, very professional and easy to work with. I am very happy with the results and look forward to working with him again....

  2. Review by Manti Anthimos
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  3. Review by Peter L.
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    Riley is a great singer who really communicates. I would recommend working with him as he will give 100% to your track.

  4. Review by SA Central
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    Riley is a very professional singer who delivered a great product on the first attempt. He has a talented ear for harmonies and was able to complete a full song within the agreed upon time. With some dedication he could have a very successful lifelong career in music! Pleasure working with him

  5. Review by amy a.
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    Riley has a great voice, he can be country or pop either way.I enjoyed working with him.

  6. Review by suzanne carroll
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    Great vocal by Riley,,,,on the button,,,very professional and great communication, would definitely work with him again and would highly recommend.

  7. Review by Ruggiero D.
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    amazing sound and feeling, the right choise for my rock-pop song

  8. Review by Adam Baha
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    If you want a great voice and professional vocals, use Riley. Highly recommend and hope to work with him again.

  9. Review by DC
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    Amazing guy great voice did all the work no questions asked will definetly work with him again thanks Riley

  10. Review by Stacia
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    Riley is an extremely talented and amazing artist. I have had the absolute pleasure of working with him on 13 projects (and counting). I highly recommend him to anyone in need of a great quality demo. He will more than deliver. As a result of his vocal strength, knowledge of music, signature sound, ability to connect with a song, and absolute outstanding attitude, I have looked no further.

Interview with Riley Bria

  1. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  2. A: Duesenburg Starplayer, Friedman Dirty Shirley Amp, CAL Holy Fire, Collings OM-1, and a tuner haha.

  3. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  4. A: I plan on being an artist as well as a player's player for guitarists. I've had some chances to do some really cool things in the time I've been on this path. When I was 16 I played guitar with Keith Urban at the American Country Awards in Las Vegas. When I was 18 I was on American Idol and Made it to the Top 24 of Season 14. I've had the chance to open some GRAMMY events, and have just been working on cool projects all along the way.

  5. Q: How would you describe your style?

  6. A: Modern country-pop with a rock edge. I grew up on a lot of rock music and still listen to much of it. But, I also love modern country and stuff like Allison Krauss and quirky stuff like the "O' Brother, Where Art Thou" soundtrack. I like to marry those styles when I can.

  7. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  8. A: I have a studio with an Apogee Apollo Twin running through a MacMini and into Logic ProX. High quality mic's and amps, as well as an isolation cab so I can get true cranked guitar tones.

  9. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  10. A: The most common work I do are vocal and guitar jobs, and those are some of my favorites! I also produce full tracks and write, mostly away from Soudbetter. People are looking for a good performance for their demo or commercial release, and I love collaborating with creators on their projects.

  11. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  12. A: At the moment, a lot of my stuff is digital. Of course we all want the analog stuff and wish to spend thousands on that kind of gear. But for the working man, the new software of today is holding up really nicely and it's a huge bang for your buck. Lots of digital is being used in hit records nowadays.

  13. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  14. A: I typically like to ask what sort of vibe they're looking for. Obviously I have my own thoughts on the song as well, but it's my priority to get into the headspace of the creator to make sure their ideas are realized.

  15. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  16. A: I've loved getting to work on my solo stuff. I've played a lot of lead and rhythm guitars and sang all the vocals. I've been working with some very talented producers and mentors and watching them work is so edifying. It's hard not to learn.

  17. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  18. A: Working on a solo project song as well as a song for a client I've had for about 3 years now. Both are larger productions.

  19. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  20. A: I will do my absolute best to make your song the way you want to the best of my abilities and knowledge.

  21. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  22. A: I love working on new songs and getting to help create the sounds that surround the lyrics and melodies.

  23. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  24. A: Pick me if you think I am right for your song or you like my sound. I have worked with amazing producers and have seen some cool tricks of the trade and new processes in recording. I suppose you just need to find the right people with the right vibe to get the correct emotions of a song across. But first and foremost: The song comes first. And if you have a good song with a music direction you believe in, you will be glad you found the right people to trust with your tune.

  25. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  26. A: I'm largely inspired by a lot of 70's and 80's classic rock as well as modern country artists like Keith Urban and Rascal Flatts. My pop ear comes from the world of The 1975.

  27. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  28. A: I'd love to work with someone like Keith Urban or John Mayer one day. People like that have such an experience in the studio and being a guitarist and singer myself, I really look up to guys like that.

  29. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  30. A: I primarily work on pop, rock, and country music.

  31. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  32. A: When it comes to background vocals you really have to pick your spots. Sometimes less is more, and sometimes more is more. It all depends on the song and what it calls for.

  33. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  34. A: Taking a song and making it what the client wants while being able to give suggestions for cool arrangement ideas.

  35. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  36. A: I tend to being a pretty modern feel to a lot of songs. I can play a lot of instruments proficiently so I have a good understanding of how those things can come together and make a song really shine at its best.

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