Minnetonka Audio Engineers, Producers & Songwriters

Darren Rust is a 4-time Emmy Award winner, Dove award winner, and Grammy Certificate Award winner, and has been producing, recording, mixing & mastering for over 35 years!

SOUND LIKE YOUR BEST SELF, NOT LIKE EVERYONE ELSE. I maximize the emotional impact of a song. Garage rock attitude, laidback jazz groove, or a heartfelt ballad: whatever the feeling, I elevate it to highlight the uniqueness of the artist. In an age of cookie cutter music production and AI mimics, I help artists develop distinctive voice and sound.

SING here & I'm ready to help get your musical creations where you want them to be. Vocal performance, voice arrangements and songwriting are my specialties. Top songwriting credits include "As Long As I'm With You" featured on Grammy Award Winning R&B Group Boyz II Men's 'Collide' album and "Tic Toc" for the sensational K-Pop group, Oh My Girl.

197 verified 5-star reviews. 20+ years of experience. I specialize in high-energy, soaring vocals for Melodic Hard Rock, Metal, and Pop. I deliver powerful leads, complex harmonies, and custom toplines. Every project includes professional Melodyne 5 tuning, ensuring your files are 100% mix-ready. Let's build your vision! 🤘

I Mix & Master. 2X Grammy Statues, credits on 116 RIAA Gold records, 60 Grammy Noms, 50 BTS mixes & counting, 51 Billion streams. Is yours next? I've touched many songs that have touched your life, now let me help you get great results for your songs. I mix in all formats & SOUNDCHECK across my vast range of experience, lets level you up -Ken Lewis

Frances has written for some of pop's biggest names including Dua Lipa, Katy Perry, Meghan Trainor and many more. She specialises in soulful melodies and lyrics and she has a voice that has been compared to Ellie Goulding and Jess Glynne. If you'd like to checkout Frances' work, search for the spotify playlist 'Written by Frances'.

As the vocal contractor and BGV for NBC's The Voice Houseband since Season 2, I bring years of experience and a passion for music to every collab. With over 5,000 tracks across pop, rock, country, and R&B now streaming, including featured BGVs on Blake Shelton's "God's Country", I’m ready to help! Let’s create something unforgettable together! 🎶

Experienced session vocalist in Nashville, TN. Featured on CMT & MTV. 15 years of songwriting experience with several major cuts (Sony and Universal) Professional Singer/songwriter and full time Music Artist. Available for hire to write, record lead vocals and/or harmonies. (vocal tuning and comping included)

Lets clean up muck off your tracks! Mixing/production has been my passion for 20 years. I have deep roots in my local communities all over the Midwest and West Coast. From noise shows in a basement to sharing a stage with Lizzo as a band member. I draw from this breadth of experience to deliver the best possible experience for the listener.

Professional session guitarist, producer, and singer-songwriter who loves to make great sounding tracks with involved instrumentation, interesting melodies, and thought-provoking lyrics. I can't wait to work with you on building your tracks!

A professional touring and recording musician for 20 years, Aaron Fabbrini plays Pedal Steel, Dobro, and Bass. He's played with several Dove and Grammy award winners and platinum selling artists, and has several major advertising and soundtrack credits.

Gavin Strappe is a Grand Ole Opry featured artist & award-winning musician. Gavin graduated with First Class Honours in Music Performance and is a member of the Irish bluegrass band JigJam which tours extensively throughout North America. ‘Strappe is a phenomenal four-string tenor banjo player’-The Riverfront Times

My goal is to bring out the artist's unique signature sound and deliver a mix that will exceed your expectations. I can push the limits of sound using creative techniques. I'll do what it takes to fulfill your vision, while never forgetting that my job as a mixer is to serve the song. Each song is unique and should tell its own story.

Hello! My name is Maygen. I have been singing for 20 years & have lots of experience in the studio with lead vocals & harmonies. I have millions of streams of my music on digital platforms and would love to sing for you too! I put my heart and soul into every project I take on and it is my main focus until it is finished to your liking.

I've been an active member of the music industry for over 20yrs. I've written and/or recorded hundreds of songs, toured nationally and internationally, made music videos, and built studios. My writing, recording, and performance credits include: Oedipus, Jennifer Corday, Doug Grean, Jason Mezilis, and Lily Haydn.

Producer with an eclectic background in classical, country and pop. Reliable affordable fast turnarounds with edits from my home studio with pro gear. Current touring musician with Jake Nelson Band opening for Jason Aldean, Chris Janson, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. I offer violin, piano, guitar, song editing etc

Producer/ Vocal Processing Engineer/ Mixer/ Multi-Instrumentalist/ Songwriter

Working with CMO Artist of the Year Nominee, CMA Artists, Published Authors, and developing Local Talent. Vocal editing/production for music, podcasts, and video. Music Composing for hip hop, pop, country, and cinematic projects.

I help artists make records that feel human, specific, and alive—through thoughtful production, mixing, and multi-instrumental session work built around what the song actually needs.

Helvig Productions helps independent artists make records they are proud to put their name on. At our studio in Shorewood, Minnesota, we handle full-track production locally and work remotely on mixing, vocal production, and editing. The studio has a 5.0 average across 100 Google reviews.

My name's Deuce B, and I am a hip hop songwriter currently based in San Diego. I've been writing and recording music for the past 15 years, but have recently ventured out into writing for other artists. My sound fits in two primary buckets, which are: lyrical a la Kendrick Lamar and melody driven a la Bryson Tiller.

King Creation Studios offers to take your home studio creations and mould them into polished, professional songs that are clear, defined, and punchy.

Multi-genre producer who's worked with Wu-Tang members, opened up for Rehab and 2 Live Crew, scored animated films and video games, and had a song played on The Colbert Report. Now I want to work with you!

1 Classically trained baritone vocalist with a highly developed aesthetic sense in music creation. 2 Extensive recorded catalog & experience as an emotive singer able to project power with large vocal range. 3 Degree in audio engineering/mixing chops-- love to help you with your projects' needs.

I'm a working musician, having played and toured nationally with both local, and nationally recognized artists, as well as writing music for television, radio, and video. I am a self-taught multi-instrumentalist, and have been working in the media-related fields over 8 years.

Hello there. I'd love to work on your record. I've recorded and toured in many styles of music. I've gotten a grammy. I've played weird music. I've played for dances. I've played live techno. I can play extremely quietly. I can play with a lot of force. I can tuck away and be unnoticed, or I can put my own sound into your music. thanks!

What happens when a sound designer tries to apply those same principles to pretty much everything else they do? This guy.

Synthesist & producer with deeep experience and a love of the unknown.

I haven't worked a full time day job since 2005. I used to juggle 35+ projects all at once and in doing so I've completed mixing an average of one full length release a month since 2007, and every year a handful of projects I've mixed for clients win awards locally here in the Twin Cities.

Hydrah is a musical force - a producer, multi- instrumentalist and vocalist that has had several tracks reach the beatport top 100 and top Spotify playlists such and Electronic Rising and Tantra. Her focus is melodic house and techno and progressive house but she can work with any genre including, rock, punk, pop and jazz.

I’ve written thousands of songs and I can guarantee that we will make a masterpiece together if we collab. Whether you need a beautiful song professionally crafted with lyrics, vocals, or both, I’M YOUR GUY! My fee is affordable and my turn around time is 48 hours. Let’s kill it!

I am a producer, engineer, as well as an independent artist specializing under the Hip-Hop umbrella. I work with Logic Pro X, and I have been creating for 10+ years in the studio. My style is very versatile and unique, I execute effectively for listeners to get the best out of my recordings. I love to connect so please feel free to reach out to me!

I push sonic boundaries to create unique productions that are impossible to duplicate.

I am new to the market of remote mixing/mastering engineers, but have significant experience in live audio visual and a Bachelors of Arts in "Recording Arts". I have 14 years of Guitar playing experience and can transcend across many styles including Rock, Metal, Pop, Jazz, Funk, etc.

Brad Heck is your go-to professional for putting the finishing touches on your record. With over four decades of experience in the music industry, Brad specializes in mixing, producing, and adding instrumental parts that elevate your tracks to the next level.

Game changing vocal production, harmonies, layering and effects to set your song apart. Having produced hundreds of songs over the course of 20 years, I can help elevate your high-quality songs into to something that really cuts through the noise, as well as help your at-home hobbyist recordings to sound professional grade.

As your mixing engineer, I will enhance the message of your music by highlighting moments of importance, balancing the relationship of your instruments and frequencies, and supporting your artistic vision along the way.

Hi, I'm Adam. I'm a producer, mixer, and musician based out of Minneapolis, MN. I've been playing music and writing songs for 20+ years. I want to help other musicians take their music to the next level. There is nothing more satisfying than hearing your songs come to life in the studio

Being familiar with the recording studio for 32 years, I’ve done sound design and production for several tours, studio albums and video games. I’ve have worked with Sleep Study, Dave Pirner and Michael Bland of Soul Asylum, New Power Generation, Mayda, Phil Solem of The Rembrandts, Dan Wilson of Semisonic, to name a few.

Mixing and Mastering Engineer who can elevate tracks in any genre from rap to rock

Hey, I'm Derek—a Minneapolis-based audio engineer and lifelong punk/rock musician. I've spent years playing in bands, recording bands (live and in studio), mixing, composing, and a bit of mastering.

I am an eclectic composer, multi-instrumentalist and producer who spent over ten years in Brazil studying its rich culture. I have a finely tuned ear and intuition and an endless stream of creativity that I want to use to make you and your project sound its best.

Trying to make the best sounding noises. Will work with you to achieve your musical goals. Very detail oriented, I will make sure your music can reach its full potential.

My music has been called a "hug in audio format" by The Recording Academy's Chicago VP, Dani Deahl.

Professional Guitarist, Rhythm and lead guitar, Acoustic, electric, different pedals/effects

Mario Savina is a mastering engineer specializing in gritty, punchy, loud, grunge-ish alternative rock. He delivers masters optimized for radio, Spotify, and Apple Music.

I've been professionally mixing for singer-songwriters making Pop, Rock, and Folk music for a decade. My approach to mixing is to find the sweet spot where every element of a song shines without overpowering the others. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting, I will make your tracks shine brighter than a disco ball at a unicorn party! 😁

I'm new to the for profit music community but I've been lucky enough to have some of the projects that I've written and produced featured on ABC, CBS, Apple TV+, and in Billboard. I'm excited to hear your tunes, learn new perspectives on music, and hopefully I can find a place to blend my sounds and POV so we can make something interesting.

Hey there, if you need someone to make a beat, ghost write or mix and master hip hop tracks then drop me a line. I have an excellent catalog of music that I have produced and released.

Hi! I'm Abe - Minneapolis, MN based producer/mixing engineer. With projects I've worked on garnering over 23 million Spotify Streams across multiple genres, I can help you achieve the full potential of your music.

Lets find your sound, what makes you special, what makes you stand out from the crowd.

Wrote, recorded and mixed albums at the local level in Minneapolis. Experienced writer and creative with multiple instruments. I've worked with Johnny Franck for a metalcore band, ghost wrote for the band Villain of the Story, and have produced multiple self releases as well as my own band Vermillion Heights.

Passionate & friendly composer/producer whose music has appeared on Netflix, Hulu, Disney +, ABC, BBC and beyond. Versatile and melody-obsessed, I love bringing creative visions to musical life. A multi-instrumentalist from an early age, I've devoted my life to the pursuit of writing/arranging/mixing & more; I so look forward to working together.

I can help give your project the sound it deserves! I will write music for your film or game, do a string arrangement for your song or record my grand piano, guitar or bass.

Multi-instrumentalist who wears many hats. Do you need a full beat? An entire song? Music, or just a top line? I've got you covered. Let's create something amazing.

Affordable mixing for your songs, from DIY to professional studios recordings.

Ciao! You can call me Tim. I've been a player for 11 years, with most experience in Guitar, Vocals, Bass, and Keys, and toured performing music in the USA and Europe. I also record, mix, edit, and generally produce music. I'd love to do that for you if we both think it would work out well.

High-track-count mixing and mastering specialist. I transform complex, 100+ track rock and vocal-driven sessions into clear, powerful, commercial-grade records. I focus on surgical frequency management and vocal clarity to ensure your vision translates perfectly across all systems. Ready to help you scale your sound.

Quality bass, rock, and metal records from the Minneapolis underground. Being an independent artist myself, I work/vibe well with bands. I want to work WITH you.

I provide curated session work that fits a variety of styles and genres including rock, indie, funk, classical, folk, jazz, and latin music.

Initiative trumps talent... Talent works wonders!

Multidisciplinary artist - musician, singer-songwriter, director of photography, video producer/director, digital storyteller.

Performing on Oil Can Guitar, acoustic, slide guitar, and electric guitar in many soulful genres.

Singer, guitar player, song writer. Ready to track your acoustic strumming to your toplines. I can play or sing whatever you have or I can compose new parts. I'd love to sing or play guitar for your next project!

I will help make your song STAND OUT from all the noise. From demo vocals to toplining, I offer raw professional vocals for your project. With a warm and versatile pop voice, I offer vocals with dynamic and emotion to smooth R&B, to energetic and powerful.

Trampled By Turtles, Mason Jennings, Bo Ramsey, The Pines, Peter Wolf Crier, The Alarmists, Kill The Vultures, Sadistik, Heiruspecs, SIMS...I aim for honest mixes when called for and hard hitters when called for. Each record is unique and I try to bet it all on the right idea.

I'm a musician, producer, & engineer who likes exciting sounds.

Hello! My name is Vance McCain also known as DjAdvance. My goal is to bring out the best in each artist I work with. I am dedicated to helping you bring your project to life. Contact me: vmccain@djadvance.com

Releases on Ophelia Records, Enhanced Records, Heaven Sent & Proximity. Official remixes for Seven Lions, Jason Ross, AU5, HALIENE.

Young and updated on current musical trends, talented with awards in theory and theatrical music, experienced with over ten years crafting music for a wide variety of clients.

We are a production duo that specializes in Indie, electronica, and singer/songwriter. We have also produced and written and recorded hip-hop/rap artists including beat writing.