Acoustic-pop, indie & Americana productions that feel timeless yet dangerously fresh—never “just another folk song.” Soulful acoustic & electric guitars, lap steel, bass, banjo, mandolin, ukulele + cinematic synths, lush reverb & artful delays. Zero ego, all heart. Let’s turn your voice-memo magic into the song strangers message you about at 2 a.m.
The goal: your song keeps its heart and storytelling but stands out in a sea of releases. Warm, collaborative, and detail-obsessed, I’d love to help you create the version of your music you’ve always heard in your head.
SONG PRODUCTION (tracking + mixing): $1,500 – $3,000
Every quote includes full arrangement, production, and a playlist-ready mix & master — built around exactly what your song needs.
My go-to palette: acoustic & electric guitars, bass, lap steel, banjo, ukulele, mandolin, and a deep collection of synths and virtual instruments, all played and shaped by me. Drums are programmed with Superior Drummer (they sound incredibly real). Vocals get detailed comping, editing, and tuning.
Want real live drums, pedal steel, or fiddle? My talented friends in Nashville and LA are on standby and ready to jump in the second your budget gives the green light.
INSTRUMENT OVERDUBS + MIX & MASTER: $250 – $1,500
XTRAS: Happy to create custom packages for EPs and albums
If your song already feels like magic in its raw form, let’s make it undeniable. Drop me a line (and a demo) — can’t wait to hear it!
I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.
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Endorse Bryan Kelley30 Reviews - 6 Repeat Clients
check_circleVerifiedGreat working with Bryan!
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Working with Bryan Kelley has been an absolute dream. For me the whole creation of a song is new, but Bryan was able to guide me through the whole process and made it a lovely experience. I’m super greatful for what he has done for me over the course of these past months and the final product of the song is breath taking. I’m in awe of what we were able to create and support impressed and satisfied with how well Bryan did his job! 100% would love to work with him again in the future. Thank you💌
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Great sound and track!
check_circleVerifiedWorking with Bryan was such a pleasure! He puts such care and detail into his partnership with you, and pulls out all the stops to ensure your song is exactly as you want. With his knowledge and expertise, you are sure to be in great hands. Thanks Bryan!!
check_circleVerifiedDo yourself a favor, and hire Bryan Kelley as your Producer! He has incredible vision as to what the finished product should be, and he has an “ Off the Chart” list of world class musicians to make the vision a reality. I am beyond pleased with how my song turned out, and I can’t thank Bryan enough! Forever grateful my friend.
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Bryan did an amazing job with my song. It has turned out better than I could have imagined, and I am so grateful I chose him as my professional producer and partner on this project! He is now my guy, and I don’t want to work with anyone else. His attention to detail, and his professsionalism is “Off the Charts,” and his musician contacts are the absolute best in the business! I have people playing on my song that have played with the biggest names in the music industry. I’m in awe’ 👍🎶
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Bryan has been amazing! His professionalism and knowledge is top notch. Also, he has a tremendous amount of musician contacts he can count on to fill in on instruments he deems needed to maximize the amount of potential a song has. The musicians he hires are studio caliber experts and touring professionals and are world class musicians in their own right. It is a great honor working with all of them! I am very excited to hear the next phase we are embarking on!
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The true musician finish the job with heart.
Highly recommend!
Thank you Bryan!
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Bryan did it again! Elevated my song with just the right parts and feel that I was looking for...I recommend working with Bryan
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Bryan is great to work with and really wants to understand what direction you want to take with your song. With that understanding, he delivers the pro tracks you expected. He's a professional!
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I just can't say enough about Bryan. He has great ideas and fresh sounds that just keep bringing my songs to life. Love working with this guy!
check_circleVerifiedBryan was great to work with on many levels. Patient with my lack of knowledge on certain things-- a really great quality in a person and especially a musician. He was willing to try my ideas yet added much of his own flair which I needed. His playing is really textured and layered in ways that serve the song. Total pro in that regard. It's such a blessing when you get someone of this caliber to enhance your music without overdoing. And yet Bryan shined through it all. Highly recommend. !!
check_circleVerifiedGreat working with Bryan! I needed a quick turn around of my guitar part and he got everything over to me on time and sounding great with two mic options and made the small adjustments I needed super fast! Playing was perfect! Thanks sir!
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Bryan's got the imagination and skill level to deliver it. I found him really good to work with, and appreciated his work ethic, and punctuality. (I am impressed by his army of equipment. I wouldn't mind a photo. We guitarists like that stuff.)
check_circleVerifiedBryan is a real pro. Patience, talent, and great tone. I would highly recommend him!
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Bryan rocks. His guitar work is tasty, good communicator, fast response.
check_circleVerifiedBryan did a great job! I sent him a partial demo sans any additional tracks and he still provided a fantastic track in the end.
check_circleVerifiedBryan killed it on these guitar parts! Very helpful and patient with some long-winded instructions/ideas and the end product was exactly what I needed. Excellent communication throughout the process, thank you Bryan.
check_circleVerifiedGreat recording and performance, very friendly and quick reply!
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Bryan is a true pro session musician with amazing skills and understanding of production and arrangement. He knows how to play for the song! I've worked with some of the best in the world, and Bryan holds his own. I can't wait to work with him again.
Interview with Bryan Kelley
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Lots! I just played guitar on Warner Music recording artist Ella Henderson's "Black Hole". I'm currently writing, recording and producing advertising tracks for a licensing agency in Los Angeles, as well as creating more ambient guitar tracks for a new BMG release that is in the vein of "Explosions in the Sky" and "Sigur Ros".
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Without a doubt, I would take my Jeff Senn Telecaster, Gibson Les Paul Standard, Divided by 13 RSA23, Klon KTR, Diamond Comp Jr, Demeter Tremulator, and Strymon El Capistan! (I know that's seven, but who's counting?)
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both! I love analog, and use vintage microphones, mic pre-amps and tube amps for all recordings. To me, analog just sounds better! I love digital for the editing capabilities and limitless plug-in options.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Excellence and satisfaction!
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I get to do what I love!
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How much do you charge? I typically answer by asking them about their budget. Depending on the project and the client's vision, the cost will be affected by the amount of tracks needed to make their project sound its best.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What instruments would you like for me to record for you? Who's your audience? What's the mood you're after? Do you have a style or sample of other artists that you might be hearing for your project? Do you have stems? What's the BPM?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: It helps to have part or sound samples of music similar to what you want for your project. You could also just sing it for me - I'll catch your vibe!
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been playing guitar since I was 13 years old. I grew up in Seattle playing with some of the most well-known music acts in the world. As a songwriter and music composer, I decided that moving to Los Angeles was my best option for making a living by playing music. With over twenty-five years of experience, I have produced thousands of guitar, bass and ukulele tracks featured in film, television, movie and video game trailers, advertising spots, and album releases.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Rock | Pop | Singer/Songwriter | Country | Ambient | Soundtrack
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: I recommend recording parts with an input signal that is 3/4 way up the meter. Take the extra step to edit to the grid and remove any unwanted noises. Lo-cut the guitar tracks at 100 Hz to clean things up, and leave more room for the bass.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Songs, film and television underscore, movie and video game trailers, and advertising spots.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I'm a great listener and communicator. I work well with other musicians to help realize their vision and to produce guitar and bass parts that bring their song / project to life.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: As a music composer and songwriter, I’m well versed in every aspect of building solid guitar tracks, including rhythms, melodic lines, fills, arpeggios, leads, harmonies, ambiance, and full soundscapes. I know how to work with vocal or instrumental melodies to create memorable lines and “hooky” phrases.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I use a variety of vintage and modern guitars, hand-wired tube amps and boutique pedals. I record most electric guitar tracks with two vintage microphones using high-end mic preamps. I normally work in Logic and ProTools, and use Apogee clocking and A/D converters. I use two mics on almost all guitar tracks - one vintage Shure SM57 and one vintage Beyer M160 (ribbon). I use a vintage AKG mic for all acoustic guitars and ukulele.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I'm typically hired to create and perform dynamic and expressive electric and acoustic guitar parts that complement the arrangement of a song or score.
I was the producer, arranger, mixing engineer, and guitarist in this production
- On The Floor written by Clint Hudson
- Lost Myself written by Susanne Brown
- The Wanderer written by Bryan Kelley and Luciano Storti
- Last Rider to the Sun written by Treyson Walker
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Turn-around time is typically 2 - 3 weeks depending on the project.
- PRODUCTION: World-Class Vintage Mics & Mic Preamps | Full Arsenal of Sample Libraries & Plug-Ins INSTRUMENTATION: Vintage & Modern Guitars | Bass | Mandolin | Ukulele | Hand-Wired Amps | Boutique Pedals | Electric guitars recorded w/ two vintage mics
Discounted rates when doing multiple instruments per song. Please ask!
