Mike Sorrentino on SoundBetter

Vision comes first - I like to work with artists who know what they want and are determined to bring their vision to the world without compromises. I've developed several underground artists in my local area and landed 2 of them deal offers from 2 different indie labels, so I know I can deliver quality results that leave a mark on the listener.

I am uncompromising in my work. I do not rest until each note is in the desired place, every sound is contributing to the vision, every melody is captivating.

As a Billboard 500 member, I am also lucky to be surrounded by a good number of other excellent professionals, which prompts me to stay up to date with my sound, allows me to receive high quality professional feedback on songwriting, production, and artistry.

I am a musician first and foremost: I know theory very well, I'm a very good electric bass player, a fairly good guitarist, I can put together chords and simple melodies on a piano (with the help of MIDI rolls for more complex stuff).

Working with artists I often hear that one of the main struggles they are faced with when hiring producers is the lack of listening from these latter, which is very unpleasant and can make for a terrible experience.
The opposite can also happen, where a producer is not contributing their ideas to the project, and not really helping develop the sound and elevate it.

As a producer I try to strike a balance between these attitudes: I will always present what I feel is the strongest idea in any case, but will also be ready to have it beat by something better, regardless of who came up with it, because the SONG IS QUEEN (or king?).
And ultimately the artist, as the one with a vision for her/his music, has the last word.

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