Jason Saenz on SoundBetter

Top Line+Lyrics+producer: Songs by Little Big Town, Gavin DeGraw, Laci K Booth, Wild Rivers, Iggy Azalea, Banners, Scotty McCreery, Emily Ann Roberts (produced too), Muscadine Bloodline and more...experienced in country, rnb, & pop/indie music. *I also offer a Songwriting Analysis session (1-2) $50-$150. FaceTime/Call critiques & followups.

Hey, love collaborating and bringing a song to life. my strengths are colorful emotionallyrics and simple but standout production. love a good acoustic track (usually with a beat) that's got some vibe to it.
Instruments that we can use for your song:
acoustic, bass, keys/pads, programming drums. (even play trumpet) Would love to hear what you have in mind for your song and talk out how we can get there together.

Send me a note through the contact button above.

Credits

Discogs verified credits for Jason Saenz

David Nail
Easton Corbin
Little Big Town
Morgan Frazier
Eli Young Band
Little Big Town
Neal Carpenter
Lucy Hale
Various
Various
Gavin DeGraw
Jacob Davis (2)
Tungevaag & Raaban Ft. Victor Crone
Lee Ann Womack
Drake White
Adam Hood
Brent Cobb
Sean McConnell
Kelleigh Bannen
Wildwood Kin
Brandy Clark
Muscadine Bloodline
Ryan Hurd
Banners
Laci Kaye Booth

Languages

English

Endorse Jason Saenz6 Reviews

by Nell_multiverse
Verified
Jason was awesome really helped guide me through the process. I wanted to recreate an AI instrumental with real instruments and he exceeded expectations and made It sound better than I could have imagined. Highly recommend.
by Chaney S.
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Jason is amazing! He’s so talented, kind, and truly collaborative. From the beginning he really listened to the emotion and message behind my song and helped shape it into something even stronger while keeping it authentic to me.

He has a great instinct for songwriting and knows how to turn ideas into great songs. I learned a lot working with him and the whole process felt easy, creative, and supportive. We made such a cool song together and I couldn’t have done it without him!! I’ll be back!!
by Matthew C.
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Jason was extremely professional and super friendly. He helped me refine some Country pop lyrics, and he did so promptly. The quality was great, and I'm really happy with the results. I hope to work with Jason again soon!
by Justin K.
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Jason is a phenomenal writer and is a joy to work with. He's insightful, inspiring, fluid and meticulously focused on a great outcome. He has earned my highest recommendation!
by Julie B.
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Jason is a very accomplished songwriter and a wonderful person to be around and learn from. I really enjoyed writing with him.
by Michael O.
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Jason is really a great guy to work with! His communication, understanding and patience is off the charts. A true rarity today. Could not be happier with him as a good human being and a great writer! Looking forward to continuing this adventure face to face in Nashville.
Mick

Interview with Jason Saenz

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I've worked with Little Big Town now for over a decade as a go to songwriter for their records
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: a SongBetter song for a singer songwriter in Texas...wanting a Musgraves meets Maroney vibe
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I think so! a producer buddy of mine, Ian Walsh. AMAZING producer, guitar, instrumentalist
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: analog, but that stuff is expensive.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I think we're gonna dig in and have some fun creating
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: that it barely feels like a job.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: the way we work and communication? I'm all bout staying in touch, making sure it's moving forward. and even after I'd love to stay in touch
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: that it's either lyric or production....we can do both
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Your Influences? what experience do you want out of working together? for fun? or honing the craft?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: you gotta jump into it. creating is the best. also: my hero of a producer once told me "the worst demo, is the one you didn't make"
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Apollo Twin/w Macbook, Gibson J45, Telefunk 47, barefoot speakers, and a dope bass
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been a published Nashville songwriter since 2010
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: chameleon
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Either Eric Church or Harry Styles I think both musically, are fearless and smart
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: keep it simple and stay out of the song's way
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: usually anywhere from singer- songwriter, a lot of country & country pop, and emotional pop acoustic
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: finding a chorus hook or lyric that we're pumped about
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring a sense of structure, working with artists and finding out what and how they want a song to speak is what I do daily professionally. (17 year career of being a professional top liner and producer in Nashville, With more than 60+ major label cuts and singles)
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I usually love to chat/call/Facetime before or after "funding." Just to make sure we're on the same page and the amount and vibe of collaboration you're hoping for. After I get the initial deep dive of your musical tastes, influences, and your idea - we set up a couple of sessions over video/call (if you prefer to create together)
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a studio in East Nashville, TN. Acoustic guitars/Gibson J 45, Electric Telecaster & Stratocaster, and Mustang Bass, Midi/Synths. I work on Logic thru an Apollo Twin MK2. As far as Microphones: I use a Telefunken 47 for Vocals, a Neumann for Acoustic Guitar, C214, and SM7b Also various tool programs for drum programming, strings, synths
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Musicians I loveland producers....anywhere from Harry Styles, to Ella Langley to SZA, Noah Kahn to Morgan Wallen & Kacey Musgraves, TSwift to Posty and any singer songwriter making it all work. Production pros - Max Martin easy, (1989 is genius) Jay Joyce, Finneas
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I usually a working as a top liner...lyrics, arrangement, melody and phrasing. Love making a song hook hit..(usually with an acoustic demo) Secondly, I usually try to produce something unique but simple for my clients if they wanna go the more produced route after we get a good song.