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Work with a talented songwriter and producer who has a passion for making good music and exploring creative ways to translate ideas to results. Seeking opportunities for collaboration, session work, or recording. I'm in the process of recording my entire catalogue as an independent.

Hello and thank you for visiting my profile. I'm an independent songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Virginia, USA. I attempt to create an atmosphere inviting listeners on a journey reflecting inspirations from the likes of 70s acts such as Zeppelin, Skynyrd, Pink Floyd, to 90s hard rock to Hank Williams. My goal is to provide an audience authenticity blended with the perception of reality.

I offer a passion and dedication to make music with no ego. Seeking opportunities for collaboration, session work, and/or recording. I specialize in blending genres while adding elements of a groove. My motto is, "let the music breath." Known for highlighting bass and and kick to cut through the mix.

Genres I specialize in:
Rock / Blues / R&B / Soul / Cinematic / Ballads

I offer:
- Lyrics that reflect reality and are not pretentious (Toplines, melody, hooks)
- Dedicated session work (Guitar, Bass, Keys)
- Collaboration (lyrics, composition)
- Production mixing/mastering
- Full-track production available upon request
-100% dedication and passion

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Interview with Jarrod Lee

Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: There is no right or wrong way to play music - experiment and let the individual artists contribute their unique flavor.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Rock and blues
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Listening to the band members and knowing when to lay off or jump in.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Understanding my role in a song, in other words letting the song breath. Not every song needs every instrument playing at the same time.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Ideas for my songs vary. But once the idea or arrangement begins to take shape, I typically find a tempo that I can riff over comfortably. I typically hum the words over the riff to create the arrangement. Once the arrangement is set, I go back and refine the main rhythm parts, bass, drums, and add anything missing or even take away something. Lastly, I will record the vocals.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Hasn't happened yet
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Personal project to record and distribute my personal catalogue
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: No preference. Both have pros and cons.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Commitment and artist freedom. I feel the artist should have creative freedom and final say in the entire production.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Know what you want and go after it. Don't compromise yourself but be open to other perspectives.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My J45 is all I would need and maybe a backup, a harmonica, and a violin.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: bluesy, gritty, non conforming, play when needed but not over do it
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Frank Hannon & Buddy Guy. Buddy guy because he is the last hero I had as a kid still alive. Frank because I feel like our styles are very similar yet distant. I really like acoustic tracks and hard rock riffs and you can hear his flavor of both all over Tesla and his solo work. Also, I think we have similar influences.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Frank Hannon, Gary Rossington, Greg Allman, Buddy Guy, Izzy Stradlin,
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Guitar, Bass, Keys, Recording, Mixing