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.

Award-winning songwriter, producer, and mixer with cuts by Faith Hill, LeAnn Rimes, Billy Ray Cyrus, Emerson Hart, and more. With 20+ years of experience in major publishing, production, and recording, I help artists turn ideas into commercially competitive records.

Whether you’re starting with a voice memo, rough demo, unfinished lyric, or even an AI-generated song, I can take your vision and turn it into a fully produced, human-created record from my Nashville studio.

AI can be a great tool for generating ideas. The problem is that ideas don’t build careers. If your goal is publishing, sync licensing, attracting listeners, building a catalog, or creating something with long-term value, eventually you need real musicians, real performances, and real production decisions.

I offer songwriting assistance, production, live instrumentation, vocal production, mixing, and mastering. I don’t use templates or one-size-fits-all approaches. Every song gets the attention and musical decisions it deserves.

Whether you need a complete production, Nashville session players, help finishing a song, or someone to take your idea across the finish line, my goal is simple: create the record you hear in your head.

Fast communication, reasonable revisions, and complete satisfaction guaranteed.

Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.

Languages

  • English

Endorse John Kennedy152 Reviews - 39 Repeat Clients

  1. Review by Sophie Hanson
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    It was an absolute pleasure working with John. He was easy to communicate with, clear about what he was looking for and made the whole process smooth from start to finish. I really appreciated that and hope we get the chance to work together on many more projects!

  2. Review by Brandon W.
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    John did an excellent job bringing our song to life. He was professional, communicative, patient with our feedback, and clearly cared about delivering the strongest possible final product. He explained his production decisions honestly, handled revisions thoughtfully, and guided us through the entire process. We’re very happy with the finished track and would gladly work with him again.

  3. Review by Rick S.
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    I needed help with a minor vocal project and John stepped right up and listened, told me what his plan was and had me back on the right track in no time at all. I highly recommend John for whatever you need.

  4. Review by Paul V.
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    John did an outstanding job mixing and mastering my song. He was professional, responsive, and incredibly patient throughout the entire process. He took feedback seriously, made thoughtful revisions, and was committed to getting the track exactly where it needed to be. The final mix sounds polished, balanced, and professional while still preserving the emotion of the song. I’d gladly work with him again and highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great mix engineer.

  5. Review by Curtis A.
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    Another great production by John. Thank you so very much for breathing life into my songs. I appreciate your talent.

  6. Review by Jason M.
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    John is a pro. Good communicator too. Gets a great sound, too.

  7. 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.

  8. 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. 

  9. 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!

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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!

  13. 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.

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

  15. 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.

  16. 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!

  17. 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.

  18. 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!

  19. 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.

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

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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