John Kennedy

Country/Rock/Writing Prod/Mix

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Award winning Songwriter/Producer (Faith Hill/Leann Rimes/Emerson Hart) with 20 years experience in producing, mixing and writing Pop and Country hits.

I offer major-label-ready production, tracking, and mixing for songwriters and artists at any level — from rough voice memos to polished releases. With over two decades of real-world experience in major publishing, production, and recording, I deliver exactly what you envision, with your complete satisfaction guaranteed.
Unlike AI tracks that sound generic, create legal issues, and get rejected by sync directors, I provide fully human-crafted productions that are 100% copyright-protected and ready for film, TV, ads, and major placements. I bring real taste, emotional depth, and hands-on collaboration — coaching performances and adding the human nuances that make a song connect.
Whether you need pro session musicians, me playing everything, or help finishing music and lyrics, I draw on songs I’ve had cut by major artists to bring your vision to life. For vanity projects or indie releases, this means a personal, authentic result — not the same generic AI tracks you hear everywhere.
It may cost more upfront than quick AI, but you avoid rework, risks, and the “cheap” sound that limits opportunities. The end result is a professional production with real soul and better long-term value. I respond quickly and work with reasonable revisions until it’s exactly the way you heard it.
Let’s make something great together.

Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.

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  • English

Endorse John Kennedy146 Reviews - 37 Repeat Clients

  1. Review by Rick S.
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    John absolutely nailed the mix and master on “We The People.” He brought power, clarity, and emotion to every section of the song while keeping the message front and center. Professional, responsive, and easy to work with from start to finish. Highly recommended and I’ll definitely work with him again.

  2. Review by Matthew L.
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    John did an incredible job. Brought him 4 tracks which became 6.  Session players were top notch. Amazed at the creativity in producing my tracks and the tightness of the arrangements. Was my first time doing this, so I had a lot to learn.  John was incredibly helpful and responsive. He made many edits and mixes for me as I was curious about different ways to put more focus on certain aspects of the music. Songs came out amazing. Will be using John again shortly. 

  3. Review by Heather L.
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    John always nails it both with the production and the mix / master! Also very prompt - cannot go wrong!

  4. Review by Blaise
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    John is really good at what he does, which is why this isn't my first project with him. As expected, the track came out exactly as envisioned. I highly recommend letting John produce your next track.

  5. Review by Kitt W.
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    John did an incredible job. STELLAR. His level of musical IQ to do jobs like this is off the charts. He communicates extremely well, very kind and very patient. - I can't say enough good things about him.

  6. Review by Mark G.
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    John is a skilled, approachable professional who really listens and seeks to get the most out of a track. I would highly recommend him!

  7. Review by Jason S.
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    Working with John again was fantastic! He has a great ear for production, communicates clearly, and really cares about getting the song right. The mix and overall production turned out great, and I’m excited to keep working with him on the rest of my project.

  8. Review by Heather L.
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    Excellent communication and spot-on production. Could not recommend more!

  9. Review by Jason S.
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    John was fantastic to work with from start to finish. Great communication throughout the process, high-level musicianship, and a really strong ear for modern country production. He took my demo and elevated it into a polished, radio-ready track while staying true to the song. I’ll absolutely work with him again.

  10. Review by Doug Lane
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    John is excellent and I look forward to working with him in the future. He worked on producing and tracking a few country songs with me, and I have more in the works!

  11. Review by Curtis A.
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    For years, I struggled to produce a single song entirely on my own that sounded truly professional. John took my raw track, arranged it beautifully, hired top-notch musicians, oversaw the recording sessions, and then mixed and mastered the final version after I laid down my vocals. The result is a finished song that far exceeds the standard I’d always hoped for.
    Outstanding work, John — thank you! I can’t recommend this producer highly enough.

  12. Review by Michael Barton
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    John was awesome! Produced a great track! The vocalist I used made some mistakes but John had the patience of a saint and kept working with me until we got it right. Great communication and very professional! Highly recommend!

  13. Review by Scott D.
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    John knocked it out of the park for me again. I handed him one song with free reign to produce and change the song however he saw fit. That song turned out the best of the batch.

  14. Review by Kevin C.
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    Another quality mix from John! Couldn't be happier with how the track turned out!

  15. Review by Blaise D.
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    Can't say enough good things about John. I'm just starting out and he was super patient helping me get through the process and identifying equipment problems on my side. He kept to his timeline and was quick to make adjustments as requested. I'd recommend his services to anyone who's looking to take their demo and get a radio ready production completed. Well done!

  16. Review by Scott D.
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    Wow! Working with John is really a pleasure. I was concerned about working with a producer completely remotely, but John has been able to take my rough demos and produce amazing sounding songs in a short amount of time. I can't recommend him enough. A true professional.

  17. Review by Skip
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    Another fun project with John working on a Christmas song in the dead of summer... John was patient throughout, especially with my multiple revisions. End product rocks for a Holiday novelty song. Thanks John!

  18. Review by Jason M.
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    Pro's pro. Great writer, player, singer and easy collaborator. I very much recommend.

  19. Review by Kevin C.
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    Another solid mix from John! The track now pops and he added some nice tasteful vocal echos at a few points in the track. Highly recommend him for your mixing needs!

  20. Review by Kevin
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    John is a fantastic mix engineer! I've had him on three tracks now and he does an awesome job of gluing the raw tracks together and making them sound commercial. His excellent communication and fast turn-around time is also greatly appreciated. On one of the tracks he did for me, he made tasteful artistic decisions that made a some instruments that I thought were contrasting play nicely with one another and have their own place in the mix. Looking forward to the next!

Interview with John Kennedy

  1. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  2. A: I can deliver an extremely high quality project at most any budget. I have done this for almost 20 years and have learned the most efficient ways to deliver the highest quality product.

  3. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  4. A: Both. We live in a hybrid world these days. The goal is to get the analog sound in the box - and that can be achieved without the massive budgets of yesteryear.

  5. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  6. A: The industry sometimes has the reputation of being nothing but sharks. There ARE people with integrity out there. People that will deliver above and beyond. I consider myself one of those people.

  7. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  8. A: Find someone that relates to what you're doing. Look for integrity and sincerity.

  9. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  10. A: Elam 251, Martin D-28 Authentic, Retro Instruments Sta-Level, Neumann KM84 and Pro Tools...

  11. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  12. A: It depends on if you're talking about songwriting or production. In songwriting, I would say an ear for melody and truthful, honest lyrics. For production, my ability to listen, cast the right players and know the end goal for the project.

  13. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  14. A: I'm kind of a Pro Audio nut! I have a small home studio with a hybrid of hardware and software. I have the ability to work in Pro Tools, Cubase or Logic and can mix and deliver an album quality result with any of them.

  15. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  16. A: Classic 70's albums. Country, Rock, Jazz, Blues - my tastes are pretty wide ranging and ever-changing! A modern take on tried and true vintage recording approaches.

  17. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  18. A: I've done many demos for songwriters and produced, recorded and mixed many album projects.

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