Professional studio and touring vocalist for over 10 years. I love recording, producing and creating music. I take pride in doing what it takes to bring your vision to life.
Every Song is unique. I specialize in R&B, Pop, Soul and House vocals. Im excited to help you on your next Project, hit me up and let's get to work!
Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.
Languages
- English
Interview with Dorian Willz
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Come with your ideas and examples and I'd be more than happy to see your project is exactly what you want. Often its all about communication. lets discuss and we'll get it done.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: I would take my laptop, My ableton push 3, my AKG mic, Audio Technica headphones and my mini fridge lol keeping the drinks and good vibes going.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started music after Playing football in university in Canada. I was always doing some gigs on the side but went fully in once my athletic career was done. I've been touring as a live musician and vocalist in a band doing about 70-85 shows a year with the Boogie Wonderband. I work with different artist locally for live and studio gigs in between performing.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Smooth and Melodic. I love melody and write and perform songs to really bring that important element out of every song
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I'd love to work with Lucky Daye as an artist but as a songwriter I'd love to one day work with James Fauntleroy
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Finish all your projects as much as possible, even when you don't think they're great. Sometimes the best lessons and skill building are learned that way. Every Rep keeps you sharp and ready for your next Hit.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: R&B, Soul, primarily followed by Some funk, disco and House music.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I started as a vocalist but for the last 10 years, l learned to produce, songwrite, record and mix the song to the end. Im flexible and love the entire process of making a song. adaptability is probably my main strength.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: smooth vocals and a good vibe. Music is my fulltime gig but most importantly it s fun and I treat the process as such.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I like to work quickly, im daily in my studio if its not writing, recordng and producing for myself. I'm helping another artist or engineer get their ideas finalized.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My studio setup has been 10 years in the making and is always evolving. Im currently using an AKG c414 into my 500 series SSL six channel followed by my most recent analog pickup in the carnaby EQ. All brought together in my Daw by my favorite interface to date the Neumann MT 48. I'm loving the sound im getting out this chain at the moment.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Right now I am loving the Alternative R&B artist like Lucky Daye and Leon Thomas
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Demo Topline and Background vocals
I was the Singer and Mixing Engineer in this production
- Singer - MaleAverage price - $150 per song
- Songwriter - LyricContact for pricing
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Contact for pricing
Turnaround time is typically 48 - 96hrs. 2 free revisions, $25 per extra revision.
- Lucky Daye
- SiR
- Frank Ocean
- MIC- AkG C414 XLIIM
- ANALOG VOCAL CHAIN- Solid State Logic SiX CH 500 Series Channel Strip
- Cranborne Audio Carnaby Harmonic EQ
- INTERFACE- Neumann MT 48 U
