Upper Midwest 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 30 years!

Award winning creator of original top 10 music with a unique ability to create music that matches the intent and feeling of the project vision. Creates music for existing lyrics and can develop lyrics/melody and/or instrumental tracks that can be combined with vocals to develop a complete song. Bob is also a great coach and mentor for those new

Award winning songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist who has worked with major artists including George Harrison,REM,Alica Keys,and Mick Flannery Billboard Top Twenty compositions, including an upcoming Alicia keys song. Professor in the songwriting & production departments / Berklee College My work is creative, detailed, exciting, next level.

Bassist for Grammy Winning Projects Billboard-Charting Arranger Jon Batiste, Quincy Jones, Wynton Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., Marie Osmond “Phil Kuehn is a master musician and arranger whose musical abilities are unparalleled in his generation. He's also the greatest person you'll ever meet and is my favorite bass player." - Jon Batiste

I'm a singer, performer, and entrepreneur from Minneapolis, MN. I sing in Hmong, Thai, and English.

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.

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Brett has mixed artists such as Margaret Glaspy, The Bad Plus, Bad Bad Hats, Lizzo + Caroline Smith, Polica, and Milkblood. He has worked on records for labels such as ATO, RCA/Sony, Sub Pop, Loud Robot, Mom + Pop. As an engineer and/or mixer he has worked for producers such as Noah Goldstein, Bj Burton, Howard Redekopp, and Chris Walla.

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

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

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.

Hi! I'm Abe - Minneapolis, MN based producer/mixing engineer. With projects I've worked on garnering over 18 million Spotify Streams across multiple genres, I can help you achieve the full potential of your music.

"Drums tailor-made for your project" Robin Rapsys' competency in reading, composition, and improvised music allows you to work however you like to work. You can "write out the part" or just "describe the feel" and he will come up with the rest.

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.

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

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!

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 am influenced by all music I've ever heard in my life. My goal is to always provide sounds to serve the song in the best way possible. Tasteful textures, riffs and melodies, or whatever your track needs. I also offer remote producing and mixing.

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

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.

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.

Hello there, my name is Marco Vendrame and I'm a Guitarist, Bass Player and Songwriter based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I'm a full time musician and educator with 10+ years of experience performing up to 150 shows a year as well as a regular studio session musician for indipendent recording artists. I love creating and writing music in studio!

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.

Work with me to procure the perfect mix for your track. I am a fast and fluent worker with over 14 millions streams on Spotify. I work with all genres and abilities blending them to find fresh and original productions. I have over 15 years of experience working with label artists, touring, promoting, and producing indie records.

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.

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

Mixing Engineer with experience across genres, specializing in instrumental music.

Ash creates unique jazz-like and orchestral melodies with electric and acoustic violin, utilizing looping and effects pedals. He is versatile part-composer, creating perfect additions for any track.

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 finisher, if you have a song demo, I can help you finish it by recording bass, guitars, keyboards, synths, and drums, If you have a song tracked and need it finished, I can mix, and master that song so it's finished and ready to release.

Hi, I'm Connor. I'm the partial owner and house engineer at Casino Time Recording Studio in Minneapolis MN. I've produced music for The Minnesota Vikings, MTV, and NBC. If you need a drummer, guitarist, or bassist, I can take care of that as well.

Committed to helping people fulfill their music vision for cheap. Extremely flexible, only pay if you keep it. Working to meet and help people, and a little extra cash.

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.

If your looking for someone to grow with sonically and who can guide you on how to get the best quality audio I'd love to talk to you!

For the past 10 years I've been writing, recording, touring and producing. My songs have been featured on alternative radio, Spotify editorial playlists, independent films, network television and even in VR. I've opened for international touring artists and created a community of fans around my artistic vision.

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.

Multi-genre mood music for vocalists and visuals. Instrumentals available for licensed media use (film/TV, podcasts, video ads, etc.)

Hi everyone, I specialize in audio engineering/vocal production and my most impressive accomplishment with music so far was a channel I started on YouTube remastering unreleased Juice WRLD songs and it received almost 1,000,000 views in less than two months, I know what I'm doing and will help you achieve your sound!

Multi-talented music creator. From multi-million dollar facilities to a laptop and headphones. Let me help you bring your vision to life!

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

Kevin Truckenmiller is a recording artist based out of Minneapolis, MN. With his band Quietdrive, he’s written and released 6 studio albums, toured 4 continents, and garnered a top 25 single. He approaches each project as multi-faceted musician whose wealth of experience and passion shines through to the finished product.

I am a multi-instrumentalist and producer who can take your song idea from the demo stage to a finished track.

Initiative trumps talent... Talent works wonders!

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

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.

Hey. I'm Cody. I've been playing guitar for over 12 years. Self-taught. Although I can play a variety of styles, I prefer to play hard rock or metal.

Founder, owner, producer, songwriter, and audio engineer with over 1000 songs on the GIVE UP STILL HERE label.

Hey there! I'm Steve Hanson, a seasoned music producer with over 20 years of experience with a flair for songwriting, a rhythmic soul on the drums, and a passion for delivering captivating vocals. My specialty is Modern Pop and Progressive Pop music.I craft exceptional tracks that resonate on both an emotional and artistic level.

Bass player heard on "Power Rangers: Dino Fury" available for hire. I love making a bass line that perfectly complements a song and subconsciously makes the listener feel good, and I would be honored to do the same on your song.

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'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 an hip hop artist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Completely independent , owner of Caffinated Nation LLC.

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.

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

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.

Sawtooth Brothers' bassist for hire.

I am a humble audio Mixing/Mastering Engineer hailing from the Minneapolis area. I offer Mixing and Mastering services. I do not do tracking, but can work with MIDI. I am also open to collaborations.

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

Always looking for more opportunities to do what I love. Feel free to come to be if you need anything from drum timing, to vocal comping and tuning, to mixing.

I've been making beats for over 7 years in FL studio and I also do a little songwriting as well. I am passionate and fully committed to craft. You can expect the same amount of effort from me when working on your song.