Claire Genoud on SoundBetter

FAST REPLY, FAST DELIVERY & PRO QUALITY. Pro guitarist specialised in rock & metal, very experienced in the music industry (live shows & studio work)

Hey you! Let's create awesome music together!

I'm Claire, I’m a professional guitarist based in London (UK). I have been playing and touring extensively with rock and metal bands since 2016 all over the world and played famous international festivals like Montreux Jazz Festival and Isle of Wight Festival.

I have a professional home studio setup and work with amp modelling, so sound possibilities are endless! I can either record that specific guitar part you've got in mind for your song, or come up with parts on my own (including top lines, solos, or rhythm parts). I'm also a big fan of using effect pedals to come up with creative guitar parts with an unique edge. I equally love massive sounding heavy riffs and ambient / ethereal clean guitar landscapes.

In 2022, I started my own alternative metal band, Glytsh, where I write and produce. Our influences range from Rage Against The Machine to Nine Inch Nails, Deftones, Ghostemane, Bad Omens, Spiritbox etc.

I love mixing my classic rock / 80's hard rock and modern / alternative metal influences to create something contemporary and fresh sounding, without compromising on the soul and feel!

I am endorsed by PRS Guitars.

I have a master degree from London College of Music (Master Degree in performance), and a degree from the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in London.

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

Credits

10 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client

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by Thomas A.
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Claire is dope! Excellent guitarist with great instincts. Highly recommend you work with her.
by David H.
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Claire is a total badass! Look no further if you need a hired gun to write killer leads.
by Brett the Writer
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Amazing!!!!!
by Michael M.
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What a pleasure working with Claire. She is a pro who is passionate, and clearly loves what she does. She takes great pride in her work, sound & gear which is always the best of situations. I will be happily working with her on many more tracks. I could not recommend Claire enough. She's the one to hire! Thanks Claire, You rock!
by Ryan J.
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Claire is an amazing talent. Beyond being a sick guitarist and that she knew just what to play, she was a joy to work with. Great communication right from the start, understood the task at hand and delivered like a pro. Will definitely go to again!
by Ricky S.
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Claire was great to work with. Killer guitarist. She was very receptive to feedback. I highly recommend her!
by daysimonj
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From the off Claire was very quick to respond and offer a concise proposal, I was maybe not overly prescriptive about what I felt was needed, and Claire heard it in the track and delivered pristine work with lovely balance between technical ability and emotion - thanks Claire and thanks SoundBetter
by Boris Markarian / New World
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Claire is an extremely talented guitarist. She made a killer guitar solo for my song and brought a lot of character to the track. Very fast turnaround and incredible quality!
Totally recomend and I hope we can work together soon.
Thanks Claire! Keep rocking!
by Jim AvivA
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Clair did a booming solo for my song. She is a great guitar player in all aspects!!! Looking forward to work with her very very soon.
by Jim AvivA
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Claire made so great job for me! She is such a talented and charismatic lady! It was so easy to collaborate with her. So fast and intensive! Rock on!!! Recommend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Interview with Claire Genoud

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I ask for some reference tracks to have a better idea of the sound and feel they're going for.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: 1. Writing a melodic, yet badass guitar solo // 2. Write guitar toplines & lead guitar parts on a song // 3. Recording & writing rhythm parts & riffs
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: GUITARS : PRS S2 35th Anniversary Custom 24 McCarty // PRS SE custom 24 with 2x Gibson 57 Classic Pickups // Gibson LP Junior Special AMPS : Line6 Helix (Amp modelling unit) FX PEDALS : Everything you can think of !
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: My 2 favourite guitar players are Slash & Tom Morello.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: The emotional and badass aspect guitar brings to a song.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Writing a melodic, yet badass guitar solo & write guitar toplines / lead guitar parts on a song
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: A combination of both, because I believe that's the way forward.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will another level of emotion and coolness to your song! I won't stop before you're totally happy with what I've recorded.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: All types of rock, but my playing range goes from classic rock to alternative/modern metal