Andrew Lipow on SoundBetter

Millions of Plays / Soulful Session Guitarist / Producer & Mixer / Multiple Placements on VH1, Netflix, etc.

I specialize in producing music with soul, whether it’s Pop, Hip Hop or Country/Americana. I love to layer electric and acoustic guitars, drums, keys, synths and most importantly, groove.

My music has been placed on Love & Hip Hop Miami (VH1), RuPaul’s Drag Race (VH1), Celebrity True Crime Story (VH1), American Greed (CNBC), Forensic Files II (HLN), and many other tv shows.

I’ve played guitar with #1 hit songwriters and my playing can be heard on the soundtrack to the Tubi original series, Freak Brothers.

SERVICES INCLUDE:
FULL PRODUCTION of track from demo to finished product
GUITAR RECORDING of high quality parts
MIXING to get your song sounding its best and radio ready
MIX/MASTER bundle

Easy communication and quick turnaround (1 week)

Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.

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4 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client

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by Ruth G.
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Andrew took the song to a new level. He came up with great parts and I really love what we got! He is super responsive, easy to work with and the turnaround is fast.
by Ruth G.
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Really enjoy working with Andrew! He is very fast, easy to work with and comes up with creative ideas. We started a new project together already.
by Versatile Singer-American Idol
Andrew is a fantastic musician, writer & team player. Never have I had a project go so seamlessly as I have working with him. He has great ideas, leaves space for collaboration & feedback, and he's focus & driven. 12/10 recommend this guy for your project!
by Kyle Pudenz
Andrew is one of my absolute favorite musicians AND composers to collaborate with. Whether in country/rock/pop song production or in composition and arranging for film & TV, his wealth of knowledge across genres is a powerful resource and allows him to adapt his creative process for a variety of unique scenarios. If you're looking for a guitarist that truly can handle "just about anything," or someone who can tastefully set the scene and bring your content to life with a beat or a score, this is someone you want to have on your creative team.

Interview with Andrew Lipow

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I work from my state of the art home studio in Los Angeles. I have everything a producer needs to create professional recordings from audio gear and instruments to software.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: A soul pop album for Sony Music
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Kyle Pudenz, multi-instrumentalist and arranger
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Can you make me sound like [INSERT ARTIST NAME]? I will make you sound even better.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Soul music from RnB to Pop to Country
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I am proud of a song I wrote, called "Brighter Than Black and White" that was released on the acclaimed Ezhevika record label. I wrote, produced and performed the song with a collaborator of mine.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital for eqs, compressors and reverbs . Analog for everything else
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will work until you are totally satisfied with what I provide
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The people, the music and the gear
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: People think that because I work in one genre, it means I cannot do good work in another, but as a professional, working across genres, makes me a stronger musician across the board.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is your deadline? Can you send me reference tracks? What is your goal with this project?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Please don't hesitate to talk with providers on the phone. So much can communication is lost through text. It's important to verbally communicate and stay on the same page.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Q Martin acoustic guitar, Gibson ES135, Matchless Clubman, Shure SM57 and a four track tape recorder
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started playing guitar professionally and touring the country when I was a teenager. I have a Master of Music degree in Studio Composition and have been producing music for well over a decade.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Dream Garage
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Chris Stapleton because he is a powerhouse performer who can take a song to amazing heights
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Experiment with parallel compression to get that extra oomph into your mix
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My ability to listen
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring a tasteful rock and roll sensibility to my work. The gives every song I work on a certain edge.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: We start by outlining our goals for the project. The we brainstorm ideas for how we want the song to turn out. We take as long as it takes to write and arrange the song, then after a break and a cup of coffee, we start recording. Once we are happy with the performances on the recording, we move on to editing and mixing. We can take a half day per song to get it sounding just right, and then I master the track and delivery it to the client.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I am a big fan of the DIY Musician wave that is taking over the airways, but there are certain producers that continue to inspire me in their productions and their successes. These include producers such Dave Cobb, Tchad Blake, Jon Brion and Niles Godrich. Sessions musicians such as Matt Chamberlain and Brent Mason always blow me away in their professionalism.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I usually work directly with an artist from the early stages of preproduction to the final mixing and mastering stages. As a composer and producer, I help artists craft and arrange their songs and see their vision through during the recording and mixing process.