
Simon Reid is a songwriter, producer, mixing/mastering engineer and session musician based in Nashville, TN. He has over 18 years experience, and can help take your music to the next level.
Originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, Simon regularly collaborates with writers and artists across the world, both as a writer and producer. His portfolio of projects spans numerous genres including, Pop, Rock, Country, Urban, EDM, Classical, Jazz & Folk. As a session musician, Simon has performed live with The Wanted (BBC1), We See Lights (Canada), The Rise (Italy) and Jamie Kimmett (Italy)
In addition to having a BA Honors degree in Popular Music from Edinburgh Napier University, Simon has produced a track for ABC Family’s ’10 Things I Hate About You’ (Season 1, Episode 8); co-written a song for The British Red Cross Appeal Week; met and performed for Barbara Orbison and the Orbison family during the launch of ‘Roy Orbison - Under The Covers’ in London; won 1st place in The Pacific Songwriting Competition (Pop/Ballad category); was awarded a place in the BBC Radio 2 Songwriters’ Academy; and performed live at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium.
Simon recently produced three remixes of multi-platinum and award-winning country artist Sara Evans’ single 'Marquee Sign', and also ‘If I Can’t Have You’, from her covers album Copy That.
He is a member of NSAI, CMA, SESAC and The Recording Academy (Grammys), a Premium Pro on SoundBetter.com and a Pro Mentor for SongTown.com.
Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Credits
- Sara Evans
- Sister C
- Ryan Follese
- Tara Thompson
- Joe Diffie
- Electra Mustaine
- Emily Ann Roberts
- Barbara Orbison Productions
- johnny reid
- Tam White
- British Red Cross
- Angela Cheslock
- Jake Arch
- Ernest Jedd
- Scottish Power
- Scottish Provident
- The Rise
- Chopy Fatah
- We See Lights
- Playtone
- Jamie Kimmett
- Hayley Orrantia
- Abby Anderson
- kalie shorr
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Simon is awesome! He has a professional sound and was a pleasure to work with. He will be the first person I contact to help with my songs going forward.
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Simon's work is outstanding and we love working with him. He is a gifted musician, arranger, producer and a kind and patient person. Best of the best!
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Working with Simon was a breeze! He's a very organized producer and good communicator. I'd happily work with him again.
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Simon is a heaven-sent to me. He worked on 2 songs for me (a remake & a new song). Our communication was great. In beginning I specifically told him what I was looking for, and sure enough he was able to deliver everything that I wanted. He was very attentive, detail-oriented, fast to respond, warm, friendly, and generous. I really enjoyed working with him and happy that I crossed paths with him. I am looking forward to working again with him in the future.
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Song number two with Simon, and another great production!
As always he listens to what is needed, and delivers great results
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Simon was an absolute pleasure to work with. He intuitively grasped what would work best and created an arrangement that excellently fit the overall mood of the song. He added embellishments with the bass line that really nicely emphasized some of the chord changes and he brought out the full potential of the bridge section. I would highly recommend working with him on your next project!
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Simon went over and above on this one to get the exact sound we were after. So happy with the end result!
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Simon never fails to impress. Such great ears and a friendly, communicative collaborator! I can't recommend Simon more highly.
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Simon's absolutely the best! We highly recommend him and look forward to many more projects.
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I don't even know how to express how overly EXCITED I am to hear what Simon brought to my song! To say he exceeded my expectations is an understatement. I can't stop smiling. I mean, WOW WOW WOW!
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This is by far the best experience i have had regarding my songs.
Simon`s production skills are awesome and there were zero changes needed, it was so perfect. He also found a great vocalist to sing the track, taking all the responsibility for a polished final production. Simon is my 'go to' producer from now on.
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Simon is a gifted musician, and his arrangements are world-class. We are thankful to work with him and look forward to many projects in the future.
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Simon's work is always outstanding and he is one of the most gifted musicians and arrangers I've ever known. We are very happy with everything he has arranged and produced and look forward to working with him on many projects in the future. We highly recommend him to anyone who wants the best possible service, creativity and dedication to a project.
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Made this song a long time ago. Never finished it. Gave it to Simon, and he created a fantastic song. 😊
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Simon just finished another great production built around my guitar/vocal track. I’ve worked with him a dozen times now, and he’s always been professional, super easy to communicate with and his productions are excellent and delivered on time. I really recommend him highly!
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Simon is as creative, talented and professional as they come. I have done numerous jobs with him and have NEVER been disappointed. He has the rare ability to understand exactly what you're looking for musically and to deliver it with minimal direction. Aside from his exceptional skills as a producer, he is also an excellent musician, with top-level skills.
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I could honestly work with Simon every day of the week. We've done several jobs together, and he's always top notch to work for. Anyone looking for great production needs to reach out to this guy.
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Simon has created a masterpiece with his inspired arrangement for our new song "Destiny - It's Your Time". He is amazingly intuitive about knowing the exact direction a song should take - we are very pleased. I recommend him highly to anyone looking to take their music to the next level. We love working with Simon and Gaynor!
Interview with Simon Reid
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I recently co-wrote the song “Angry Butterfly” with Kalie Shorr and Fred Wilhelm, which is the final track on Kalie’s critically acclaimed debut album “Open Book”. The New York Times named the album #7 on their ‘Best Albums Of 2019’ list, and it's also had positive reviews from Rolling Stone, Billboard and other major Country publications.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Yes, a lot of my friends are also Pro SoundBetter members! Check out my buddy Brandon Chase, his vocals and songwriting skills are world class!
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will always listen to your needs and provide you with excellent service. You will end up with a truly original and bespoke piece of music you can be truly proud of. I will work quickly, but always handle your song with care. I promise to keep you in the loop throughout the process, and I guarantee that when the project is complete you are 100% satisfied!
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: All of it! Being lucky enough to do what you love most is an amazing gift, plus I get to meet new people and make lasting friendships through music!
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Q: What’s my turnaround time? (A: 7-10 days) Q: What kind of equipment do I use? (A: Please see question 3 above). Q: What styles can you work in? A: Any! Q: Do you offer a discount if I do 3 or more tracks? A: Yes!
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Many clients think I produce the track but hire other musicians to play the parts, however I do the entire track myself, every single part of it. This helps keep the cost down for clients as I don’t have to hire several musicians, and because I have my own studio there are no overheads for studio rental. It also allows me to work quickly, and put my heart and soul into every production I create!
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I grew up in Scotland, and started making music when I was 14 years old in my bedroom. I studied music all through High School, then at 17 I went to Edinburgh Napier University to study for a Batchelor of Arts degree in Popular Music. I graduated in 2006 with honours, then in 2007 I signed my first publishing deal in London and began writing and producing projects with UK writers, bands and artists. I have been living and working as a professional songwriter and producer in Nashville since 2012, and signed my first publishing deal on Music Row in 2014.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I love working in lots of different genres, so I have a very eclectic style. One day I’ll be working on a Rock or Country track for a client, then the next I’ll be programming an EDM or Hip Hop track! I love writing melodies and counterpoint, and you can usually hear a lot of them in my tracks. I’m all about the ear candy and emotion.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Give 100% to every project, regardless of fee or time constraints. If your name is attached to it then it should always, always be your best work.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Most recently Pop, Country, Rock and EDM, but I can work in any style of music a client wants.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Mac Pro 2.7GHz 12-Core, 64GB RAM, Logic Pro X, Propellerhead Reason, Focusrite Safire Pro 40, AKG C414 XLS, Apogee MiC, Taylor 414ce, Fender USA VG Strat, Musicman Bass, plugins and instruments by Soundtoys, Spectrasonics, Waves, iZotope, Slate Digital, Native Instruments, IK Multimedia & Toontrack.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Yes! My friend Brandon Chase is an incredible male vocalist, songwriter and musician. He's also an all-round good guy!
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I recently produced an EP for Country trio Sister C. I arranged all the songs, played the instruments and produced, mixed and mastered the entire project in my home studio. I also co-wrote one of the songs with Sister C (“If I Were You”). The EP received positive reviews from Rolling Stone Country, Nash Country etc.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I just finished a Christmas album for Silverado Records (Nashville). The album features Country artist Joe Diffie, and I handled the arranging, instruments, engineering, production, mixing and mastering.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital for ease of workflow and high bandwidth …but with analog emulations from Universal Audio, Waves and Slate Digital!
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will listen to your needs and provide you with excellent service and a bespoke piece of music you can be truly proud of. I will work quickly, but always handle your song with care. I promise to keep you in the loop throughout the process, and I guarantee that when the project is complete you are 100% satisfied!
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Everything! Being lucky enough to do what you love most is an amazing gift.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Q: What’s my turnaround time? (A: 1-2 days) Q: What kind of equipment do I use? (A: Please see question 3 above). Q: What styles can you work in? A: Any! Q: Do you offer a discount if I do 3 or more tracks? A: Yes!
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Many clients think I produce the track but hire other musicians to play the parts, however I do the entire track myself, every single part of it. This helps keep the cost down for clients as I don’t have to hire several musicians, and because I have my own studio there are no overheads for studio rental. It also allows me to work quickly.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Have you worked with a producer before? What do you want your track to sound like (ideally provide me with a few examples of artists or songs that you want me to use for reference when producing your track).
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Take your time! Don’t rush into anything, it’s definitely better to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve before you part with your hard-earned money. Listen through all the examples of my work on here and feel free to contact me with any questions you might have - questions are good! Then make important decisions for your project, and how you want it to sound (e.g fully produced, acoustic, simple piano).
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My Taylor acoustic, MacBook Pro, Apogee MiC, USB MIDI keyboard and headphones.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I grew up in Scotland, and started making music when I was 14 years old in my bedroom. I studied music all through High School, then at 17 I went to Edinburgh Napier University to study for a Batchelor of Arts degree in Popular Music. I graduated in 2006 with honours, then in 2007 I signed my first publishing deal in London and began writing and producing projects with UK writers, bands and artists. I have been living and working as a songwriter and producer in Nashville since 2012, and signed my first publishing deal on Music Row in 2014.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: John Mayer. Because he's John Mayer!
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I love working in lots of different genres, so I have a very eclectic style. One day I’ll be working on a Rock or Country track for a client, then the next I’ll be programming an EDM or Hip Hop track. I love writing melodies and counterpoint, and you can usually hear a lot of them in my tracks. I’m all about the ear candy!
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would love to have worked with the amazing Michael Jackson (one of my all-time musical heroes!), but instead I’ll say Bruno Mars for his personality and sheer talent.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Give 100% to every project, regardless of fee or time constraints. If your name is attached to it then it should always be your best work.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Most recently Pop, Country, Rock and EDM. I can work in any style of music a client wants.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I would say my ability to incorporate emotion and feeling in my work. I’ve always loved working with people, and have learned a lot throughout my career. Being able to communicate an idea effectively, and make each piece of music I create unique and special is something I’m very proud of.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: 17 years experience of songwriting and music production, 10 of which at a professional level. I take great care to let the song speak for itself, and use my creativity, imagination and unique perspective to bring it to life!
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: You supply me with a rough recording of the song (e.g. iPhone guitar/vocal worktape), which I use to I create a chord chart and an instrumental music track and send it to you for approval (typically within 1-2 days). Once you're happy with how it sounds, we schedule the vocal recording session (either with you, the artist, or help you find the right demo vocalist for the song). Once the vocals have been recorded, I mix and master the track and deliver it to you electronically for approval.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: iMac, Logic, Reason, Focusrite Safire Pro 40, AKG C414 XLS, Apogee MiC, Taylor 414ce, Fender USA VG Strat, Musicman Bass, plugins and instruments by Spectrasonics, Waves, iZotope, Native Instruments, IK Multimedia & Toontrack.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I just finished a Christmas album for Silverado Records (Nashville). The album features Country artist Joe Diffie, and I handled the arranging, instruments, engineering, production, mixing and mastering.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital for ease of workflow and high bandwidth …but with analog emulations from Universal Audio, Waves and Slate Digital!
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Dan Huff, Mark Bright, Chris Lorde Alge, John Mayer, Max Martin.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Fully produced demos and commercial releases for songwriters and artists.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Have you worked with a producer before? What do you want your track to sound like (ideally provide me with a few examples of artists or songs that you want me to use for reference when producing your track).
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Take your time! Don’t rush into anything, it’s definitely better to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve before you part with your hard-earned money. Listen through all the examples of my work on here and feel free to contact me with any questions you might have - questions are good! Then make important decisions for your project, and how you want it to sound (e.g fully produced, acoustic, simple piano).
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: My Taylor acoustic, MacBook Pro, Apogee MiC, USB MIDI keyboard and headphones.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I would say my ability to incorporate emotion and feeling in my work. I’ve always loved working with people, and have learned a lot throughout my career. Being able to communicate an idea effectively, and make each piece of music I create unique and special is something I’m very proud of.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: 17 years experience of songwriting and music production, 10 of which at a professional level. I take great care to let the song speak for itself, and use my creativity, imagination and unique perspective to bring it to life!
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: You supply me with a rough recording of the song (e.g. iPhone guitar/vocal worktape), which I use to I create a chord chart and an instrumental music track and send it to you for approval (typically within 1-2 days). Once you're happy with how it sounds, we schedule the vocal recording session (either with you, the artist, or help you find the right demo vocalist for the song). Once the vocals have been recorded, I mix and master the track and deliver it to you electronically for approval.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Dan Huff, Mark Bright, Chris Lorde Alge, John Mayer, Max Martin.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Fully produced demos and commercial releases for songwriters and artists.

I was the Producer, Arranger, Instrumentalist, Mixing Engineer, Mastering Engineer in this production
- Pop/Funk/Electronic
- Country
- Sara Evans - Marquee Sign [Simon Reid Yellow Remix]
- Sister C - Before & After
- Full instrumental productionAverage price - $500 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $500 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $250 per song
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $150 per song
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $150 per song
- Bass ElectricAverage price - $150 per song
- Beat MakerAverage price - $250 per song
Demo turnaround time is typically 3-4 days. If a session vocalist is requested, an additional fee of $100-200 will be required (depending on the singer chosen and their fee).
- Carrie Underwood
- John Mayer
- Thomas Rhett
- Logic
- Reason
- AKG C-414XLS
- Stylus RMX
- iZotope Ozone
- Waves Plug-ins
- Focusrite Saffire Pro 40
- Simon co-wrote Kalie Shorr’s single ‘My Voice’ (with Kalie Shorr & Fred Willhelm)Dec 05, 2022
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XwlrJRfh_M
Stream: Spotify | Amazon | Apple Music | YouTube Music
Read the article on Taste Of Country here: https://tasteofcountry.com/kalie-shorr-my-voice-video
- 'A Silverado Family Christmas' (Feat. Joe Diffie) Released!Dec 15, 2016
'A Silverado Family Christmas' Released!
Silverado Records (Nashville), released 'A Silverado Family Christmas', on Friday November 25th 2016. Simon Reid arranged, produced, engineered, mixed and mastered the project, as well as playing all the instruments. The seasonal album features artists Joe Diffie, Melissa Mickelson, Zack Dyer, Crystal Yates, Mandy McMillan, Tony Winkler and Gabe Burdulis.