Jordan McLeod on SoundBetter

Professional and affordable mixing and mastering for independent artists.

Based in Nashville, Jordan is a graduate of Virginia Tech and Icon Collective College of Music in Los Angeles. His music career started by following two paths as both an artist and freelance mixing engineer. While writing, producing, and mixing his own music under the project Years of Youth, he also helped artists bring their musical vision to life by assisting with co-production and mixing. His first studio experience came from interning at The Fab Factory recording studios in North Hollywood, CA where he gained valuable hands-on experience as well as frequently sitting in with legendary engineer Dave Pensado.

Soon after, Jordan began working at Osiris Studio in Los Angeles, home to 5X GRAMMY winning mastering engineer Michael Graves. Here, he began to shadow and assist Michael as he learned everything he could about the mastering process. Today he continues to assist Michael Graves and masters project for the studio, while also working with his own network of artists, producers, and engineers.

Jordan brings knowledge of production and songwriting into the mixing and mastering process; offering a more creative perspective. His decision making focuses on the feeling and emotions of a song, breathing more life into the final version.

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Credits

45 Reviews - 9 Repeat Clients

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by Matt Lappin
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Great producer and easy to work with! Looking forward to our next collab
by Matt Lappin
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True professional. Mix was on point as always. Will be coming to Jordan for all foreseeable mix/masters!
by Diana B.
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Another song mixed and mastered by Jordan, nailing every request along with bringing attention to details that I overlooked. Having his ears on your track will give it a certain life you didn’t know it was capable of! Im so pleased, looking forward to the next one ;)
by Joseph E.
Verified
Amazing artist and creative
by Diana B.
Verified
It was an absolute pleasure working with Jordan! Not only did he do an outstanding job mixing and mastering my project, but he also contributed creative details and nuances that i would have otherwise overlooked. He wasn’t just a second set of ears, but a second brain for me when mine was at capacity! Jordan 100% understood my vision, and was so receptive and patient with me when I was curious to hear something a couple different ways. I can’t wait to get my other projects in his hands!
by Xander T.
Verified
Again, always a pleasure working with Jordan. Super professional and very patient with notes. Thank you Jordan for killing it on the master!
by Polartropica
Verified
Such a joy and brilliant engineer to do our latest single with! Jordan has an incredible ear, super responsive and creative with how to achieve the intense, complex feeling of the track we were going for. He is also just a sweet, kind and encouraging person to interact with through the entire process and I'm looking forward to all of the bright beautiful things in store for this track, for Jordan's own work and all of the awesome projects he works on!!!
by Xander T.
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Jordan did a beautiful job on the mix and was very patient with me. I always enjoy working with him. Again, I HIGHLY recommend him.
by Nikki G
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Workin' with Jordan was such a refreshing and AWESOME experience. You'll feel supported, heard, all while creating a space to truly capture your artistic and musical "story."
by Nikki G.
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Jordan is not only professional but he also is very supportive of the musician/artists vision. Working with him will make your music come to life and his commitment to his craft is apparent all throughout the process. If you're seeking a "Record Finisher" and someone who will dedicate themselves in supporting your music, Jordan is the BEST!
by Eric T.
Verified
Jordan is extremely talented and was extremely professional. He got all of the work to me on the agreed-upon date and the revisions that I needed came back in a timely fashion. Absolutely no complaints, great individual to work with.
by Hrannar B.
Verified
Jordan is fantastic! He really got the vibe of the songs and was always quick to respond. This is the second time I´ve worked with him and definitely won´t be the last!
by TXVXMUSIC
Verified
I have never worked with anyone better, me and all my friends only trust Jordan with anything regarding your music needs. He is the best! supper professional, super efficient and embraces what the artist wants and is very detail oriented and patient. Really lucky to have him work on my music and you will too! he is the best.
by Xander T.
Verified
Once again, Jordan did such an amazing job on my mix. Very communicative and a PRO. Everyone go hire him for your next project! A++++++
by Gabrielle L.
Verified
thank you again!
by Blake B.
Verified
absolutely incredible! it's always such a pleasure working with Jordan, his bio, "record finisher" holds beyond true. if you ever need something looked at, mixed, mastered, or just help with he gives back tenfold. i've been working with him on a handful of my previous records and it's always stellar. He even reached out to me to be apart of his own upcoming project. all around amazing work.
by Joseph E.
Verified
Jordan was extremely helpful and went above and beyond as always to deliver the strongest finished potential for the record.10/10 recommend working with Jordan
by takudzwamusic
Verified
Jordan's worth every penny and more.

Not only does he go above and beyond on a project but he is also willing to help you improve your work. He's once again shown to be someone worth any price.
by Joe H.
Verified
Amazing mixes from a professional and friendly guy. I had 5 songs mixed and the effort he put into each one really made them come to life. Always friendly and I enjoyed chatting with him. Couldn't ask for any better!
by Dustin J.
Verified
always does an amazing job!

Interview with Jordan McLeod

Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have been doing this for about 12 years now. I started out DJing when I was in high school and soon started to create my own music. I moved to Los Angeles at the beginning of 2018 to attend a year long music production school and graduated at the end of the year. I worked at The Fab Factory learning from the great mixing engineer Dave Pensado for almost 2 years. I now freelance engineer while continuing to work on my own personal artist project.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mastering and Mixing
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Kevin Parker. He can write, play, sing, produce, mix, and perform at such a high level.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Musicians: Tame Impala, M83, Daft Punk, The xx Engineers: Dave Pensado, Serb Ghenea, Josh Gudwin, Tom Norris
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I'm not familiar with anyone else on SoundBetter.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Is mastering included in the price of mixing? Yes.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: When it comes to mixing, I like to start with the very basics: setting faders levels and doing basic EQ and compression to build the foundation of the mix. From there I begin to work the vocals, then will add elements back in starting with the drums and building up from there.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My studio consists of a complete acoustic treatment build from acoustic consultant Gerhard Westphalen. My monitors are MUM-8s from Present Day Production, fed signal digitally. I work all in the box with the Neumann MT48 interface as my main monitor controller. It's a absolute joy to be able to work in a room and accurate and exciting as this room.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I have been working with an artist called LEADR for over a year and the music is finally started to be released. He is an incredible singer, songwriter, and producer and I am so happy to have been apart of it. I helped produce, record vocals, and mix a few of the songs that are coming.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Know what you are looking, what you expect the final product to sound like. Let me know what you like so far, and what you think needs more improvement. Be as detailed as possible to help me do the best job that I can do.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Don't let your ego second guess creative decisions, feel the music and use that for direction.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: A creative ear that can show you a whole new perspective on your song. If that's not what you are looking for, I will execute your rough mix to perfection just the way you imagined it.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: MacBook Pro, Apollo Twin, Stratocaster, MIDI Keyboard, Microphone
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: EDM, Pop & Indie Electronic
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Do you have a reference track? What don't you like about the track? How do you imagine the final version to sound? Are you open to me making creative changes that I feel might be best for the track?
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: My own solo project.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That I do not know what I am doing.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Indietronica
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: It has to be a mix of both. Mixing in the box is a lot easier and efficient, however, there is not denying the warmth and color that analog can provide which is why summing though gear is a great way to keep it alive.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Being a hybrid of producer and engineer, crossing two different sets of skills in a way that delivers a unique final product.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To deliver a product that you will be thrilled about.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Being able to work with music everyday.

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Mixing and mastering services include unlimited revisions for the first 7 days after delivery of the first bounce. Following the 7 day period, each additional round of revisions will be $10.