Ghostwriting, Producing, Mixing and touring sideman with a diverse array of Artists. i.e. Coral Egan, Bet.e & Stef, Omi, Lydia & Sebastian.
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Interview with Jay Atwill
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I'm always the most proud of my current project, it's important to be where you are.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: At the moment I'm working on a short film soundtrack, featuring Maori sand Artists, I'm also finalizing my 2nd solo Album in Canada.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I'll need to get back on that one, as I see who's here.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both, because we can.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will help you find yourself in your music.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I get to wake up and create something fresh everyday, when I see people moved or inspired by our work.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: What do you charge? Describe you means and expectations?
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Just because we make it look easy doesn't mean it is.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: When do you want to start? When would you like to finish?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: So much depends on your inner fire.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Guitar, pencil, paper, portable recorder, mic.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started out as a singer songwriter and a session musician thirty years ago, I still do that and much more.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Fluid and dynamic
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Let the song decide.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Vocal rich music.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Depth and longevity.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: It changes depending on the project and is only relevant in terms of how it aids fluidity, creativity and a great end result.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Always ready.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Anyone who forges their own path without too much concern for what the next guy is doing.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I generally see projects from the writing and artist development phase right through to album release and the live show.
- Songwriter - LyricAverage price - $100 per song
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $100 per song
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $100 per song
- Bass ElectricAverage price - $100 per song
- PercussionAverage price - $100 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $300 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $700 per song
- Buzz Audio
- Spl
- AEA
- Stonebridge
- Fender.