Jake Rae on SoundBetter

I'm an expressive player that likes to write guitar and bass parts to capture a mood, feeling, atmosphere or emotion

G'day, I've been playing live music for 20+ years and have experience across Australia, performing at weddings, residencies, studios, tours, pubs, and festivals. Reliable and easy to work with.

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by Dee Jernigan
I've worked with Jake on numerous projects and he's always quite professional with all his collaborations with encouraging words and kindness all great communication skills... Jake is an excellent guitarist, musical composer, and mixing engineer. I'm grateful to be still working with him in the music industry as his music is inspiring.. I would sincerely recommend Jake as he brings a lot to the music industry with his multitude of talents.
by JBF
Jake’s a monster of a talent. Incredible artist
and awesome to collaborate with! Multiple skill sets across instruments, and he’s got the songwriting, composition, and production chops to cover all the bases. If you wanna work with or hire a cool dude that results in a quality tune Jake’s your guy. Respect.
by VANPiR2
I have worked with Jake on a few projects and his musical arrangements inspire lyrics writing and vocal exploration. He is also very collaborative and responsive to creative input.
by Matthew
Very talented musician. Have worked with Jake on a few projects and i would highly recommend.. very professional .

Interview with Jake Rae

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: A song I wrote, recorded, and produced called 'Inara', which is available on Spotify and YouTube under my band name 'Severnaya'. I got to use a range of instruments I don't normally use (strings, mandolin), and was totally blown away by the vocal performances of the singers.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: An original alternative rock piece in open C tuning.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I haven't gotten to know anybody on here, yet.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Whatever is necessary to achieve the desired sound.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I'll invest fully in your song and will happily provide multiple takes and options to choose from.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What inspired you to write the song? What message are you trying to get across? What sort of headspace or atmosphere does the music put you in?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Help me understand the emotions you want to convey in the song.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: I'm too pragmatic to worry about music gear in a survival situation.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I began playing guitar at 12, and by 14, I was regularly performing live at a blues bar's open mic night, learning to jam with much older players from whom I learned a lot. I've spent time doing covers and playing originals, and had the opportunity to play at the same great locations, such as Magnetic Island in Townsville, where I did a 50's/60's rock'n'roll residency.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: At my core, I would call myself a rock guitarist, but my influences range from Beethoven and Muse to Enya, Pantera, Albert Lee, Alain Johannes, and Soundgarden. I enjoy all styles, and I try to incorporate those influences into my playing where I can.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Steve Morse. He was the catalyst for me deciding to take guitar seriously at a young age.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Having the guitars panned 75% in the verses and 100% in the choruses, can create space and dynamics
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Rock, hard rock, and alternative rock are what I gravitate to most, but I also play country and metal, golden oldies rock n roll.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Capturing an atmopshere.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I can deliver a solid guitar and bass track if needed, but what I bring is my own unique expressive way of playing.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I like to converse with the person I'm working with to understand the atmosphere they want to create. I listen to a song, see what headspace it puts me in, and work from there.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I use a Focusrite Solo 4 and run through Reaper
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Steve Morse, Malcolm Young, Brendan O'Brien
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Guitar rhythm+lead, bass.