John Lee Simpson

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Interview with John Lee Simpson

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

  2. A: I learned about 20 songs in a week for a live performance. I was proud because it was difficult.i played bass on that one.

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

  4. A: An Americana album Im recording upright, banjo, and bohran. And electric bass and singing on a psychedelic rock album

  5. Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

  6. A: No

  7. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  8. A: Depends on the situation

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

  10. A: I don't understand this question

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

  12. A: Free coffee.

  13. Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

  14. A: "When are you available?" I usually give them my availability.

  15. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  16. A: I don't know.

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

  18. A: I play it by ear.

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

  20. A: Do it.

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

  22. A: Knife, water filter, tent, lighter, guitar

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

  24. A: Which , I've had a few. About 30 years.

  25. Q: How would you describe your style?

  26. A: With words and/or examples.

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

  28. A: Suika T. She's awesome and I think it'd be fun to play cumbia.

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

  30. A: Yes

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

  32. A: It's a mix of types.

  33. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  34. A: Music

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

  36. A: It depends on what the song needs and what the writer wants.

  37. Q: What's your typical work process?

  38. A: Learn, practice, play

  39. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  40. A: It's a small home studio and I have access to professional recording studio.

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

  42. A: Other than whom?

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

  44. A: Most often I play electric or upright bass as a studio/recording musician and live performances.

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