Songland winner and Platinum writer. Credits include Charlie Puth, Ryan Tedder, Ava Max, Slander, Tritonal, Sultan + Shepard. Let's work!
Services:
- Professional Songwriting (Lyric and Melody)
- Demo Vocals
- Features for artists and DJ's (upon approval)
-Production
-Mixing/Mastering
Terms and Conditions
- All co-writes I retain my publishing rights, the % varies depending on the project*
*Work for hire/buyouts (contact for pricing)
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Credits
AllMusic verified credits for Zach SorgenLanguages
- English
- Italian
67 Reviews - 10 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedBrilliant musician, professional and great quality of work! Really brought my words to life in the best way
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Amazing vocalist and great production chops as well -- you will like what you hear!
check_circleVerifiedIf you are looking for a HIT, Zach is your man!!
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Zach is awesome to work with. He has a genuine interest in making the project sounds exactly as you need it and he even allowed me to be involved with the vocal comping process. He provided me with many different takes to choose from as well.
The only thing I wish was better was the response times with his messages, but overall I am very happy with everything.
check_circleVerifiedProfessional, super talented, and devoted. Zach always goes above and beyond what we expect, highly recommended!
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Zach was great! Very talented singer with a lot to offer on a song. I would definitely recommend for anyone looking for vocals!
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Loved working with Zach on my project! His vocals are sounding great and everything went smoothly.
Would definitely work with him again. Thank you! 
check_circleVerifiedIt was such a pleasure working with Zach! Absolutely standout vocalist who brings a ton of energy and personality to a track. He communicated very well throughout the process and it was very energizing to work with him!
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He is such a talented and professional singer/topliner. He always communicated with me and made sure what exactly I was looking for. I'm 100% satisfied with his work.
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Zach is a genius. We did another hit together! Always a pleasure to work with him!
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Working with Zach is unparalleled on all fronts - highly recommend him!!!
check_circleVerifiedWorking with him has been simply fantastic!
Zach has a great voice, a huge artistic touch and an amazing human attitude!
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Zach is simply the best. Super talented and an absolute pleasure to work with. Thank you!!
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Thanks for the vibes! A pleasure to work with. Thanks !
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great sound great stance!
check_circleVerifiedas a professional cat handler I've heard meowing before... but never as silky as Zach's!! strongly recomended 100%
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Working with Zach is a tremendous privilege - he's professional, super talented and all good vibes. Highly recommended!!
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Zach is an incredibly talented guy! We did another banger! Love working with him!
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Zach trully nailed this one, all the right nuances in all the right places... Great topline and delivery - can't recommend enough working with him!!
Interview with Zach Sorgen
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Wake The Wild - lead singer, frontman, KEYTAR!!
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: TV show on NBC called Songland. Working with Ryan Tedder and Ester Dean
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Jazelle. She recommended I join
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both. Analog when possible. I have a few outboard synths. They're expensive though. Digital is convenient. Save presets
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: They will be satisfied
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Making music
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: NA
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: I need a moment of inspiration. I don't. I can sit down and use PAST inspiration to be currently inspired.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Musical references
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Do it. Once hired I can either just do the whole thing, or I can send you the rough melody/lyric ideas and have you help guide the process for what YOU like.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Computer, headphones, preamp, mic, keyboard, speakers. Shoot that's 6! Guess I could do without the speakers but I might need those to signal for help. Come to think of it, scratch everything... 1. cell phone 2. helicopter 3. flares 4. siren 5. my cat
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Ryan Tedder of One Republic has my dream job: tour with the band while writing and producing for/with other artists
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Very musical (I have training in Jazz and Classical and understand theory) Variable depending on what my target is
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Rihanna - such an awesome personality and singer
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: All instruments should work well together as if they're having a conversation
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Popular
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Everything. But I guess melody
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Swag, musicality, real emotion
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I usually freestyle melody (and some sounds/words), then pick the best melodies and arrange them to fit classic verse/pre/chorus structure, then flesh out the rest of the lyrics and concept. Sometimes I start with a concept/lyric
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Neumann U-87 mic running through Avalon 737 preamp into my Duet and through Logic Pro, where I have an incredible vocal chain which I tweak depending on singer and song key/tempo/style.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Love the pop side of Top40 (Maroon 5, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, etc.) Getting more into Urban (Drake, Kendrick, Rihanna) Love neo soul and nu disco (NAO, Oliver Nelson) Grew up on jazz (Hank Mobley, Charlie Parker, Miles)
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Vocal - writing, recording (as well as comping, editing, maxing, mastering) and basic piano/synth pop chord progressions
I was the songwriter, producer, vocalist in this production
- "Made 4 U" by Wake the Wild
- "Guilty Pleasures" by Wake the Wild
- "Bad Habit" by Zach Sorgen (Songland winning song)
- Singer - MaleContact for pricing
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Contact for pricing
- Songwriter - MusicContact for pricing
- Songwriter - LyricContact for pricing
- Vocal TuningContact for pricing
- PianoContact for pricing
- Mixing EngineerContact for pricing
2 revisions with a 48-hour turnaround time
- Recording Chain: Neumann U-87 into BAE 1073 into CL1B. Other gear includes Avalon 737
- Prophet Rev2
- Duet 2
- Talkbox
- Upright Piano
- Voicelive 2
- Keytar
- Nord Stage 2
- Vibraphone
- Malletkat
- Live drum recording
