Top Music Producers for hire

Find the perfect music producer to arrange, record, hire live musicians, and mix your next hit song.
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Music Producer/Mix Engineer - Killian Cruiser
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Looking for a fresh, modern production which is full of life? Any genre from Pop, EDM, Rock, Indie and pretty much anything else... I'm your guy! I have been a full time producer for 12 years working with the likes of Sony, Warner, Interscope, Syco Music, Universal and many more. I can take your bare bones song & turn it into a radio-ready song!

Music Producer/Mixing-Engineer - Kevin Cho
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World-Class Multi-Platinum Music Producer & Mixing Engineer. #1 Billboard Chart Producer. Over 2,000,000 units sold for "Rule Breaker" Single for boy-group Nine Percent. Producer for Dimash Kudaibergen's "Lay Down" #1 and Platinum. Producer/Arranger for Big Sean's Dark Sky Paradise Tour (Kanye, Arianna Grande, John Legend, Travis Scott etc.)

EDM Producer and Remixer - Noah L.
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The music I've helped clients create has gone viral with millions of views, landed on Spotify editorial playlists, been signed to major dance labels like Insomniac Records, and played at festivals like EDC Las Vegas.

Music Producer, Mix, Mastering - ALOU Productions
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Quality and experienced Production, Mixing, Mastering, Vocal Editing & Production! 50+ Million Streams worldwide and worked with/supported by the likes of Spinnin', Hexagon, Sony Music, Universal, Soave, Central Station, Loudkult and more!

Producer / Artist Development - Arthur Pingrey
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Skilled producer/songwriter/marketer who has worked with major artists (Sia, Sting, Flo Rida, Norah Jones, Ben Harper, Karen O, Willie Nelson, Liza Minnelli...). I've produced music for 8 Oscar nominated or winning films including 3 Best Original Song Noms. My work is creative, detailed, exciting, next level.

Remixer / Producer / Mixer - Philip Larsen
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I have won a Grammy Award (mixer - Kylie Minogue) and worked with some of the biggest names in pop and dance music, delivering 100s of productions, mixes and remixes to the world's best-known record labels. I'd love to work with your vision and ideas, bringing my experience to your music, songs and recordings.

Producer | Beatmaker | Mentor - GËKKØ
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My mission is to bring YOUR vision to life and make amazing music together. I am a NY-based producer, engineer and mentor who worked with GRAMMY winners, major labels, global brands and indie artists from across the world. I specialize in pop, urban and EDM but have worked on hundreds of songs across all types of genres. Hit me up and let's talk!

Pop producer & guitarist - Luke Matthew
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10+ years of experience working with people behind hits by Justin Bieber, Little Mix, Ed Sheeran, etc.. Besides that I'm currently producing for America's- & Britain's Got Talent. My main goal is to bring YOUR vision to life!

Producer|Multi-Instrumentalist - Josh Frigo
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I'm a producer and multi-instrumentalist in Nashville, TN. 12 years production experience, specializing in Pop, Singer-Songwriter, and Alternative music. Credits include Atmos mixes for Niall Horan, Fletcher, and NF and productions on NBC, CMT, and more.

Producer, Mixing/Mastering - Caden Jester
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With 16 years of experience & 30M+ streams, I have a proven track record of turning good music into great music. Whether you have a voice memo that you need produced or a full song that you need mixed and mastered, I’m your guy.

Pop Music Producer & Writer - Oscar Neidhardt
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Paris-born, LA-based producer & songwriter. Producer and executive producer of 30 Seconds to Mars’ latest album, featuring the U.S. Alt Radio #1 single “Stuck.” Offering professional songwriting, production, and mixing services. Get in touch now!

Producer, Mixer, Engineer - Aaron Johnson (AaronJProducer)
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Multi-platinum producer, mixer, engineer, and songwriter. Past clients include The Fray, Alpha Rev, Katie Herzig & Eve 6. Productions have been nominated for multiple Grammys, awarded a Billboard Music Award, and a #1 Billboard award. UltimateIy searching for inspiration by great artists.

Producer and Engineer - Nate Kohrs
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Producer, engineer and multi-instrumentalist with over 10 years of experience. Credits include Universal Music, Warner Records, Lionsgate and more.

✪ Premium 2x Grammy Producer - Jon-John Robinson
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Credits include TLC, Jodeci, Diana Ross and more.

Creative Producer/Pop/Dance  - TOM TAYLOR
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Grammy Nominated, Multi platinum selling and over 20 years experience working with the top names and labels in the business. Tom is one of the most exciting, versatile and creative producers to grace the electronic scene within recent years. 100,000,000+ Spotify streams / Billboard charted / Major label credits.

Music Producer, Pop & EDM - Simon Jacobsson
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130,000,000+ Spotify streams / Billboard charted / Major label credits like Atlantic Records, Universal, Warner Music, Sony Music and Armada / Featured on Netflix & TV.

Make Sound Better - Brad Grobler (BIG Productions)
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A Multigenre acclaimed Electronic Music Producer, Songwriter & Vocalist. I'm excited to announce that I am now available for your music needs. EDM, Pop, Dance, Trance, Techno, House! 🎧🎤 Pro HQ music production, top-notch Radio mixing & mastering, captivating songwriting, or even Hit vocals, I'm here to bring your musical vision to life!

PRODUCER UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP - Trey Vittetoe
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I’m Trey Vittetoe, and I’ve produced music for the biggest labels on the planet. Notably I produced and wrote for Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus, two of modern pop music’s most acclaimed artists. And I am now available here on Soundbetter to produce for you!

EDM \ Slap House \ Deep House  - Philip EDM Producer
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Producer, Remixer, Collaborator, Universal EDM Soldier. Emotional, Bright & Loud tracks

Pop/Folk Songwriter & Producer - Abbey Loren
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Experienced Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist and Producer of 15 years with over 10M streams. My passion is taking a song from any starting point, whether it’s a voice memo or a recorded demo, and turning it into a radio ready track with a sound truly unique to you. My goal is always for you to be over the moon with what we create together.

Emmy Award Producer & Composer - Taylor Franklyn
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Emmy award winning Producer, Composer and Engineer. Billions of streams and views.

✪ Pro Music Producer - Austin Moorhead
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Pro Pop and Country Nashville producer with 15+ Years in the industry and milIions of streams worldwide. I've worked with some of the biggest Nashville/L.A artists including Carly Pearce, Maddie and Tae, and Mickey Guyton. I’ll work to get you the modern sound YOU want, with top quality results that will stand out!

Pop Producer/Songwriter - Lostchild UK
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I produce commercial, top 40 sounding pop music, taking influence from electropop, hyperpop, rock, hip hop and R&B and offer producing, mixing and remixing services. My biggest achievement so far is producing 2 EPs for RuPaul's Drag Race UK Season 4 contestant Le Fil, with whom I created an array of songs of different genres on a strict deadline.

Producer | Mixing | Editor - Aaron Bryn
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Diamond certified and over 14 years of experience working with hundreds of artists such as Blanka, James Newman, GRACEY, Audien and many more. Recordings from budget setups to high-end studios, I've worked with them all and know exactly how to get the best out of any track.

[your] Producer/ Piano Man - Chris Adams (CA)
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BILLBOARD-CHARTING PRODUCER. PROGRAMMER. PIANO PLAYER. AWARD- WINNING. MULTI- GENRE PRODUCER. ONE OF SOUNDBETTER's HIGHEST REVIEWED PRODUCERS. **JUST CROSSED A HUUUUUGE MILESTONE HERE ON THE SITE. OFFERING THE NEXT 50 CLIENTS A MASSIVE DISCOUNT FROM THE LISTED FEE ON MY PROFILE -- HIT ME**

Producer, Mixer, Musician - Kenny Carkeet
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2.3 BILLION streams - Diamond Certified producer in Los Angeles. My biggest song is "Sail" by AWOLNATION selling over 15 Million records worldwide. I played in AWOLNATION for 8+ years touring the world, playing every festival, and TV show. Now I write, record, produce, and program records full time in Los Angeles, CA.

RockPopProducerMixJazzSongGuru - Jeff Jacobs
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known for my ears, JEFF JACOBS, Producer, Song guy , Keyboard Player, Arranger, Mixing Engineer Ive toured and recorded with BILLY JOEL, JULIAN LENNON, FOREIGNER, LOU GRAMM, TWISTA, SUGAR BLUE, HEATHER HEADLEY, PHIL RAMONE DAN KORCHMAR LAURA BRANNIGAN, Pro Tools Master, Songwriter with hits, Multi-instrumentalist, Vocalist and all around muso

Music Producer / Mixer  - MR. HO
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500+ 5 star reviews - Major-label producer/mixing engineer based in LA. Produced for/with: Chlöe Bailey, Demi Lovato, Jaden, Xtina, Mark Ronson, Mike Dean and multiple placements in TV/Film/Advertising. I'm here to consult and/or produce your project and give you the tools necessary to tell your story and equip you for success! Verifiable credits!

Producer - Mixer - Songwriter  - Claudia M
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Platinum Selling Songwriter/Producer with 10+ years experience specializing in Pop/Indie/Rock and electronic genres. Featured music on Sirius Radio, MTV, CBS, ABC and usage in national and international campaign ads.

Producer | Remixer | Mixer - Michael Banks
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Music producer, remixer, songwriter & mix engineer with close to 20 years of experience in House, EDM, Indie Rock & Pop. I've collectively generated more than 100 million plays across Spotify, Youtube & Apple Music and have scored ad spots for Spotify, Heron Preston & The New York Times. Labels: Thrive, Nervous, Glassnote, Kitsuné & Vision One

Writer, Vocal Expert, Producer - Angelo Iossa
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Father, Husband, Follower of Jesus... Vocal Producer, Song Designer. Once, I believed all I had was a voice with a name and a face! Now, I realize I have been blessed with so many gifts, intended to help others craft beauty from their own hearts. Let me help you! Allow me to use these gifts to elevate your project by fueling your talents and ideas!

Modern Pop/Indie Pop Producer - Patrick Wörner
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I am Patrick Wörner. My speciality is modern pop & indie pop music. Credits include Warner Chappell Music, SMV Schacht Music Publishing, Sirup Music, Studio Fontana and more. I'll work nonstop to get your song to the professional industry standard and I'll have no peace of mind until you are 100% satisfied - that's a promise!

Producer & Mixer - Dr.Ford
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11x Awards, 8x #1 on iTunes, 2018 Billboard Top 20. Australia Radio #1 If you are looking to hire a top level professional Producer or Mixer so that your music can compete on a global scale, look no further.

Production/Mixing/Mastering - Jimmy Deer
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Jimmy Deer has Billboard #1s working with Grammy-winning artists like Seal, Wiz Khalifa, Three 6 Mafia, Gorillaz' Miho Hatori, Joe Budden, India.Arie and more; millions of streams + over 300 major label, film+tv placements. What he truly loves is helping an artist cultivate their own uniqueness.

Producer, Mixer, Songwriter - Danny Lapidus
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I have worked with Sara Bareilles, Sawyer Nunes, Laundry Day, Bebe Winans, Warren Haynes, Ashanti, and Broadway hits like Hamilton and Waitress. Clients include HBO, Sesame Street, Universal, Disney, Netflix, ROKU and Amazon. So contact me now and let's make your music shine!

Producer/Mixer/Mastering - Robert L. Smith
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Oscar & Grammy winning, Emmy nominated Producer/Engineer/Mixer. Recent clients of note include Paul McCartney, Lady Gaga, U2, The Ting Tings, Chaka Khan, Placido Domingo, Ingrid Michaelson, Christina Aguilera, Alice Cooper, and Duran Duran.

Mixing, Mastering, Production - Michael Badal
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With 19 years of experience and a passion for sonic excellence, I specialize in music production, mixing, and mastering across multiple genres.

Country/Rock/Writing Prod/Mix - John Kennedy
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Award winning Songwriter/Producer (Faith Hill/Leann Rimes/Emerson Hart) with 20 years experience in producing, mixing and writing Pop and Country hits.

Music Producer/Mixer/DJ - Cory "Soundmason" Doan
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Grammy Nominated Producer/Mixer/DJ (Lupe Fiasco). It's easier and more accessible than ever to make a track. However, there's no shortcut to accomplishing a great, timeless production. In the music sphere, the value of a unique and accomplished producer is immeasurable. If you want to make that jump, I'm your guy.

Producer/Session Guitarist - Paul Kinman
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Commercial quality productions/mixes with unlimited revisions and a quick turnaround time.

Music Producer | Mix & Master - MICHAEL KHAN
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I'm Michael Khan - music producer/mixer/songwriter located in Los Angeles. I've worked with major labels and have my songs placed in various tv shows. I have over a decade of experience working in a variety of genres such as Pop, EDM, Country, Funk, Hip Hop, Afro, Reggaeton & more. My sound aims mostly towards Top 10 Hits.

Latin Producer / Songwriter - ElBurrito Music
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I can give to your music the Latin Flow, mixing the new world sound with our rich latin music styles. I am from Medellín - Colombia with 12 years of experience making music every day, I will love to work with your music, my goal is to get the best of your music and put it in another level!

Producer | Recording Studio - Ben Wilkins
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Recording artist/producer from Canada with songs in the top 40 back home. Recording and producing music for over 20 years. I'm a multi-instrumentalist/arranger. I studied theory and harmony at University and can orchestrate and write vocal harmonies fast. I also own a recording studio in the Malibu mountains, a short drive from LA.

Music Producer - Zack James
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Music producer from California. I make sure that the tracks I produce are 100% original and stand out from the rest.

R&B producer [your type beat] - Mark Evich
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R&B / Soul / Afrobeat | Placements on HBO Max, Netflix, BBC, Amazon Prime | New Music Friday, Fresh Finds, R&B X and iTunes charts | 12,500,000 streams and counting. I've been producing records professionally for 11 years, and I love it more and more each day. Let's get things DONE.

Record, Edit, Mix, and Play! - Ben Davies Music
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Mix engineer, multi instrumentalist, Tonmeister. Songs I've produced, mixed, and played on have over 3 million plays on Spotify, I've produced covers with 200k+ views on YouTube, and recorded and mixed records released by Moshi Moshi Music.

Produce, Mix, Remix, Beats - Gabe Lehner (9 Theory)
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I specialize in full production and beat programming, be it hip-hop, electronic, or going for organic, realistic programmed drums that nobody would ever think were programmed. I've done work for/with Jason Mraz, Talib Kweli, Killer Mike, Inspectah Deck, Killah Priest, Emancipator, CloZee, Champagne Drip, Sophie Barker of Zero 7, and more.

Producer | Female vox (Louisa) - Roger Gamon
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I'm a Manchester-based multi-instrumentalist producer. Clients have included (Oscar and Grammy winner) Carole Bayer Sager and many other valued clients with whom I have worked on diverse projects. I provide complete song production, for eg: - a fully produced instrumental/backing track - vocal production | - mixing & mastering

Producer / Writer / Mix&Master - Ralph Wegner
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Producer for David Guetta since 2013. Now also available for your projects & ideas ! Due to the large number of different projects from recent years, no genres are alien to me. Whether it's commercial pop music, EDM, house, techno or hip-hop/trap. High quality productions with 100% authenticity guaranteed.

Diamond Producer/Engineer - Cooper Anderson
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Credits include Kanye West's Gold Digger (Engineer) (3x Platinum) (4 Grammy Nominations, 2 Wins), Fun.'s We Are Young (Engineer) (Diamond-10M Units Sold) (5 Grammy Nominations, 1 Win), John Legend (Engineer) (Platinum), Future (Engineer) (Gold), Wu Tang Clan, Ghostface Killah, Rick Ross, etc. Production, Mixing, Mastering, Private Lessons available

Music Producer / Mix & Master - ofo.
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Hi, I'm Ofo! I’m a Latin Grammy nominated music producer with over 10 years of experience and over 100 million of streams in songs I’ve produced.

RnB, Soul, Hip-Hop, Gospel - LUIS CANCIÓN - Producer/Mixer
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Lets craft your next ANTHEM! -- 300M Streams 📀 CREDITS: Snoop Dogg, Redimi2, Lecrae, Andy Mineo, Hillsong, Miel San Marcos, Funky, GAWVI, 1K Phew, WHATUPRG, Nic D, Social Club Misfits, Nicky Jam, The Game, Alex Zurdo, Funky, Almighty

PRODUCER // BEATMAKER - AxeFollin
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Hi! Im Axe Follin, Music Producer and Songwritter from Argentina.Indie releases counting up to 4,5million+ plays on streaming platforms.Worked with mayor labels such as Warner Chappel, Universal and Sony. Placing songs in Films and Popular and Tv shows. Main genres are Pop, R&B and Urban music.

Music Producer/Mixing Engineer - Josh Gold-The Basement Studio
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Full service production, mixing, mastering, and engineering. Keys, vocals, percussion, beats, programming. From idea to radio ready. Mixing and production credits include John Oates, Stevie B, Adam Ezra Group, Danglin (of the Wailers). Composition and production has been featured on radio and NBC.

LA | Producer | Engineer - Riley Urick
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Grammy Nominated (Chris Brown "Breezy" 2022) ASCAP Award Winner!! World Class Engineer for artists like Lady Gaga, Kanye, Meek Millz and Christina Aguilera All big names aside... I am a hard worker and I take pride in what I do I don't put limits on revisions I believe in finishing songs at the highest level no matter the budget!!!

Mixing and Production of ART. - Al Roberts
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20+ Years in the music business as a critically acclaimed solo artist producing 'surreal pop' and 'eclectic electronica' amongst many other things appearing on everything from Playstation games to Worldwide advertising campaigns.

Producer + Songwriter - Matthew Tryba
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I’m credited on Diamond, Multi-Platinum, and Grammy winning records for OneRepublic, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Maroon 5, The Fray. I'm a Pop, Top-40, and Electro-Pop Producer/Songwriter who can bring out the best in your music.

Pop Producer & Mixer - Dibs
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Multi-Platinum Music Producer, Mixer, and Mastering Engineer with credits from every major label and over 200 million streams on Spotify. I believe music is personal, and there is no "one size fits all" approach. Instead, I work closely with every artist/producer to help translate their vision into polished, competitive, and radio-ready songs.

Producer, Mixer, Songwriter - Adrian Zagoritis/Savannah Blue
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✨ Hey! I'm a UK Writer / Producer, with over thirty Top 40 chart hits worldwide, including four #1s...✨ 🎧 I’m easy-going, reliable, and love what I do. With the experience of 400+ record releases w-wide, including 4 Platinum and 7 Gold records, let me help make your great song or track come to life! 🎧

Producer.Mixer.Songwriter - Rich Pilkington
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Rich is a Music Producer, Songwriter, Mixer & Remixer with releases on Warner, Universal, Ultra (Sony), Armada and other labels. His music has garnered over 80 million streams to date and he's won international songwriting competitions, specializing in Pop & EDM, but works in all genres. Subscribe to my newsletter @ richpilkington.com

*Music Producer / Songwriter* - Eric Sanicola
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500,000,000 streams with global hits and credits with One Direction, Jennifer Lopez, Bishop Briggs, Cascada, Dizzee Rascal, TWICE, Fat Joe, Abraham Mateo and many more... Former staff producer with RedOne.

Indie Pop Producer | Singer - Lynz Music
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Experienced singer, producer & mixer perfect for pop, indie, and dance

✪ Premium Latin Producer - Macau
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Want to combine international Pop with Latin-American grooves? Then stop looking, 'cause I'm your guy. Internationally acclaimed multi-award winner, #1 📀 on iTunes and Spotify in multiple countries, here to make your visions into reality.

Producer/Songwriter/Mixer - Charlie Westropp
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Credits include Saint Raymond, Gabrielle Aplin and Orla Gartland. I'm a Producer/Writer/Mixer working out of my East London studio. I’ve worked with several breakthrough artists over my 20 year career in the singer-songwriter/indie pop genres helping to focus their sound, and go on to achieve Major Label success both in the UK and internationally.

The Insider's Guide to Hiring a Music Producer

For so many good reasons, you've decided to hire a music producer. Now you're starting your search for candidates. It's exciting, a bit like a first date. You're not hiring a plumber; you're trying to find your partner in art. Someone you'll have to trust with your "babies". Magic can come from the right producer-artist relationship and working with the right producer can make a song bloom. In this guide I'll offer a 4-point checklist for identifying the right producer for you.

1. Producer Types

There are different types of producers who all call themselves producers, and this can get confusing. No one is better than the other, they are just different, so it’s important to find out what kind of producer you’re talking to.

Traditional Producers

Traditional producers can take your song or song idea and turn it into a great sounding track that you can record your vocals to. This category of producers are fantastic if you’re a songwriter and when working remotely. These folks are typically good at taking a written song, and creating arrangements - deciding which instrument will play on which song and what part each instrument will play. They are instrumentalists or multi instrumentalists that may end up being your ‘band’ on the recording. In some cases they know how to oversee and coordinate a project and locate the right talent at the best price and just ‘make it happen’, not unlike a musical Project Manager or Director. In some cases they also do ‘vocal coaching’ to the artist, helping identify the best key for the vocalist and guide the artist through the vocal takes, lending their experience to when you have it nailed, when to try again and how, what types of harmonies or doubles to do etc.

Beat Makers

Beatmaker Producers are common in the EDM, Hip Hop and Pop world. They are known for - making beats, often song-starters in these genres. This type of songwriting - where the beat or music bed comes first and then a topline is written to itstarted in the world of Hip Hop but now is common in much of Pop music. Since Pop music has become more beat oriented, many pop songs are written as 'toplines (vocal melodies) over pre-existing beats by Beatmakers with a particular sound. When working with Beatmakers you’d typically either choose from an existing beat they already have (and lease it for use or buy it for exclusive use), and then write a vocal melody and lyrics over it (this is the more common use case), or you would pay the Beatmaker to create a custom beat based on your specifications or around a melody you already wrote.

As an example, Sia worked with a traditional Producer on her early records, which included live instrumentation and more organic production and songwriting processes. In interviews for her later pop-oriented releases she discusses how she wrote melodies over existing beats that Beatmakers sent her. If you listen to these records you’ll hear the stylistic difference that is due in part to the difference in process.

Some producers work as Ghost Producers, lending their skills and beats to other producers and DJs to call their own.

Both Traditional Producers and Beatmakers might or might not also be Mixing Engineers. In some cases if they mix this might be part of the package you get working with them, and sometimes their mixing chops are part of what make up the ‘sound’ they are known for. Mixing is a really important part of the production process. Some producers are hands on mixers, while others aren’t mixers at all but might sit next to mixers and direct them. They don’t have to be mixers, but it’s good to know what strengths they bring to the table.

Every producer is different. Find out what your producer brings to the table by asking them.

2. Production Samples – What to listen for

The first thing you should do is listen to audio samples and trust your ears. Considering a producer's creative involvement in the process, samples should be their pride and joy. Here are a few things you should listen for:

Professional Sound

Do the songs sound like a finished product to you? Depending on the budget, experience and source-material (talent) they were working with, it may be unrealistic to expect that every song will sound like a top-10 radio single. But if the arrangement, mix, vocal and instrumental performance are on-par with what you want to achieve, that’s a good sign. Find out if they mixed the songs on their audio sample. Since mixing is an important part of getting professional sound, the ‘sound’ quality is in part due to the mixing engineer’s skill. They might be the mixing engineer themselves. If that’s the case, you can expect to get broadly similar results with your mix, depending on the quality of input material, and assuming it’s a similar genre. So pay extra attention to the quality of the mix. If they weren’t the mix engineer on the song you heard, you want to find out who was the mixer on these songs, and whether they would be working on your song as well. This may depend on their go-to mixer’s price vis-a-vis your budget. It’s always best to do critical listening in an environment you know well - your room, your speakers or headphones.

Production Style

Is the production style one that is broadly aligned with your stylistic taste? Keep in mind what you are hearing may not necessarily need to fit your style exactly. In fact some of the best artist/producer symbiotic collaborations came from producers taking artists in a new direction. A smart artist will come with an open mind and often be willing to work with an amazing producer, even (or especially) if that producer can take you on a journey you wouldn’t have been on otherwise. Having said that, if the producer samples are all hyper-compressed, four-to-the-floor side-chained pumping, white-noise laced mega-pop, and you are pretty sure you want your recording to sound like Ryan Adams or Norah Jones, they might not be the right choice for you. If the producer is a mix engineer and takes pride primarily in knowing how to get killer live drum sounds but you do EDM, that is something to consideren this should give you pause. If you are a singer and prefer to write on top of tracks or beats, consider licensing a pre-made track. You can audition different tracks and know exactly what you’ll get.

Whatever type of producer you hire, we recommend sending them several references that represent the sound you’re going for, and telling them what you like about each reference. It may be how heavy the snare drum sounds, or the reverb on the vocals, or how washed in delay everything is, or how the tight four to the floor beat contrasts with the syncopated percussion. Whatever it is you like and are going for, communication is key.

3. What's included in the price of production?

Producers bring much value to a project and get paid for their services. It’s helpful to choose a producer who’s sound and approach you like first, and only then consider the fee. After you discuss what their fee is, you should dig deeper to find out what is included in this fee.

Is pre-production included? That is, will they spend time helping you choose the songs to produce if you have too many, or finding the right key for your voice? If they are Beatmakers, are you leasing the beat for use, or buying outright for exclusive use? Do they expect to keep any portion of the publishing (songwriting) royalties? Beatmakers are more likely to expect to keep a portion of publishing than traditional producers (especially if you wrote a melody over a beat they already had), but every producer is different and this is something you should discuss and is sometimes open for negotiation.

What’s their deliverable? This is an important expectation to align. Will they get you to a master, or will you still need to hire a mixing and mastering engineer? Do they know a good mixing and mastering engineer and how much do they charge? Will they mix your vocals in if you are recording them after they produce the track? Do you need them to? Do they play any instruments? Do you want them to? If you ask them to produce a band feel and they need to hire a drummer, bass player, keyboardist or other session instrumentalists, is that included in their rate?

4. Personal and Musical Connection

If the producer asks to hear your songs, this is a good sign. If the way they discuss the process resonates with you, this is yet another good sign. One way to gauge a producer’s customer service sensibility is from reviews of previous artists they’ve worked with. Other artists have already been there. Was their experience good? Great? Trust makes the process so much more rewarding. Working with someone you connect with on a musical and personal level makes for a better outcome.

Good luck with your production. And if you found this article useful, please share it!

 

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