John Ward on SoundBetter

Let's make you sound like you : - )

Hi! I work primarily as an artist and producer, producing mostly indie and indie folk singer-songwriters, including myself. I can include all instruments played, editing, production, songwriting, mixing, and mastering for a flat rate. I also can do individual work, such as mixing or songwriting or even just singing or collaborating. I just love making all sorts of music with friends, old and new.

Take a listen and ask any questions you might have! Take care!!

- john

Instruments Played:
Drums (Real/Live/Mic'd)
Bass (1964 Fender Tube Amplifer + DI)
Electric Guitar (Fender, Gibson, Matchless, 6 string, 12 string, Klon, Way Huge, etc)
Acoustic guitar (Martin, 00, Dreadnout, 6 Strings, 12 String)
Banjo (Deering, 6 String)
Mandolin (Kentucky)
Piano (Yamaha)
Synthesizer (Juno 6, Polysix, JX-3P)
Vocals (Just a throat)
Other (Percussion/Shaker/Tambourine, Melodica, Harmonica, etc)

Gear Used:
Outboard Preamps (Neve, Api, Hardy, Great River, etc)
Tube, Ribbon, and Solid State Microphones (Neumann, AEA, AKG, Shure, etc)
Top End Conversion (36 Channels - Avid)
Top End Monitoring (Neumann KH310 and KH750 subwoofer with Dangerous Music)

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

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Interview with John Ward

Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Started making music when I was 3 or 4 and haven't looked back. I've been producing for over 15 years and writing for over 20.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Original. Unique. Old school a bit. Lots of real instruments and genuine songwriting and classic tones with new twists. Fun and inviting.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Anyone who loves to make music.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Always go with your gut and be true to yourself as an arist.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Indie, Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Acoustic, Psychedlic, Indie Rock.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: That I'm able to handle all aspects of writing or making a song.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I love taking ideas and making them into something professional and beautiful. We can make it sound raw and beautiful or more polished and professional. But we can get your song to where you want it to be.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Varies from artist to artist. I love working with how you are most comfortable working. Don't know? Let's find out together : )
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I use very high quality gear. All preamps are outboard (Neve, Api, Great River, Hardy, etc), Microphones are top notch (Neumann, etc) and versitile (Tube, Ribbon, etc), and the processing and listening stage is maximum quality (36 channels of Avid conversion and Neumann kh310 monitors with 750 subwoofer). Analog instruments range from vintage drum kits to vintage synthesizers (original Juno 6, Polysix, etc) to vintage amplifiers (60's Fender, 90's Matchless) and vintage guitars (Fender, Gibson, Martin, etc). Fun optional instruments include 12 strings, mandolins, banjos, etc.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Anyone who loved to make music.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I am often an 'all in' producer. I can take a song or a melody and add everything around it, including all instrumentation, production, engineering, editing, and mixing.