Trumpeter on Lil Nas X "Industry Baby" I love creating horn lines that will compliment your track. Fast, Easy, Communicative. I layer myself w/ harmonies to build a full section.
Hey! As the Top Reviewed Trumpet player on Soundbetter with over 20 years of experience and having played horns on 4 Grammy nominated projects (with one win on album of the year COWBOY CARTER), reach out to me for your project! I am a trumpet, valve trombone and flugelhorn player.
HOW IT ALL WORKS...
* Send me the track you want horns on and let me know the BPM with any notes you have.
* I will send you a quote
* If you have specific ideas, melodies, hooks, you can record them or play them on your track, and I will translate them to horns.
* If not, no worries, this is what I excel in!!! I will create my own horn parts and layer them so you have plenty of options to choose from!
* I will send you a link to the stems and a bounce of the track for reference after I record!
I DO NOT CHARGE EXTRA FOR LAYERS. I am happy to do them for the overall quote price so if you want something to sound fuller, just ask! :)
I treat every track like it is my own- with love and care, and I look forward to working with you. I want you to win! Also love to support your track and post about it when you release it.
*PLEASE DO NOT CREDIT MY NAME ON SONGS YOU RELEASE without consulting with me first- thank you :)
Send me a note through the contact button above.
317 Reviews - 53 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedRyan is a class act. So easy to work with and incredibly creative. I sent him a song with very little direction on what I wanted for the horns, because I couldn't quite hear what the song needed. What he presented me with took my song to a whole new level. I will definitely be using Ryan again in the future and I can't wait to release this track! Thanks Ryan!
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Ryan brought these horn parts to life. Big level up from the demo. Its alive now. Quick turnaround. Great job!
check_circleVerifiedA real pro. Thanks, Ryan!
check_circleVerifiedRyan is extremely talented and his turnaround time was amazing. I got a quality horns section for my upcoming single within just a few days. Ryan is also dedicated to making sure his clients are satisfied with the results. He is great at communication and open to edits. Would definitely work with him again!
check_circleVerifiedRyan is absolutely amazing to work with! He's very communicative, friendly, and super talented! He brought my song to life in such a beautiful way with his outstanding trumpet playing. I'm so thrilled with how everything turned out! He nailed it all on the first try, too - no revisions necessary. A total pro, and I'm lucky I got to add him to my album. Thanks, Ryan!!! Already looking forward to the next one!
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Fantastic to work with - highly recommend!!
check_circleVerifiedRyan added so much color and vibrancy to my track. I highly recommend hiring him.
check_circleVerifiedIf you need horns on your track and believe me YOU DO NEED real horns on your track, then Ryan is the goto. Just bounce down you song or other, send it to Ryan and wait for the magic to come back. I've worked with many session musicians and Ryan is in the top 1% - oh and thoroughly nice guy too!
check_circleVerifiedRyan exceeded expectations in every single way. Absolutely went off on solos and played the accompanying sections flawlessly - all within an insanely fast turn around time. This is my first time working with Ryan, but definitely not my last!
check_circleVerifiedRyan was great. Professional. Fast. Quality. I would recommend him to anyone!
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Ryan delivered solid, dynamic horn parts that add great depth and energy to the project im working on. His playing is tight, expressive, and perfectly in sync with the vibe of the music. A great addition to the sound! Thanks Ryan! 10/10
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Ryan was awesome -- quick turnaround and great work.
check_circleVerifiedAwesome horns, and super easy to work with!
check_circleVerifiedReally great working with Ryan !
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Ryan Svendsen is a phenomenal horn player and will bring your vision to life with ease. Hire him!
check_circleVerifiedExcellent musician and willing to do retakes if needed.
check_circleVerifiedRyan absolutely killed it with his trumpet lines on my jazz house record. Super recommended!
check_circleVerifiedIt was super nice to work with Ryan. Probably the fastest I ever finished a soundbetter job. He recorded everything super fast and professional.
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Ryan is an incredibly talented and creative horn player and I'm always so grateful to get to work with him!
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Ryan is always such a pleasure to work with and I'm always beyond happy with the results!!
Interview with Ryan Svendsen
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: I dont like this question
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Was the sole trumpet player on Lil Nas X Industry Baby as well as Kanye West's Donda 2 song "We Did It Kid"
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I am music supervising 5 movies.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I don't!
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Depends!
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To deliver a product that I myself would want on my album- I don't cut corners and my promise is my brand which is communication, speed, and quality.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: How many creatives I get to meet!
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: They actually don't ask many questions- but sometimes give me a reference track of a feel they are going for. I always appreciate them and take it them into consideration.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: I have put more hours into the trumpet than anything else in my life. I make it look easy, but it was through years and years of practice and performing and leaning.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Whats the BPM!
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Just reach out! Let's collab.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I am head of film music for a studio. Trumpet is my side passion and love.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Tasteful, smooth, strong, and flexible
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Dave Matthews Band because they are my favorite band ever.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: No tips from my end! Im always learning and listening.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Any and everything.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Communication and efficiency. Speed and response. Awareness and kindness.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: HORNS! haha and musicality. I'll add tasteful stuff to enhance the song- and I take creative risks that you might not typically hear. I am very fluid on the horn, and I hope that shows in my sound.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I download the track, put a ton of layers, harmonies, improv, and send you back the track- that easy!
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a AT4040 Mic with a SE backing so all sounds wonderful! I send all my horns dry so you can put whatever effect you want on them.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Wynton Marsalis, Dave Matthews Band, and Miles Davis! Love all of their music.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Adding horns to songs- whatever you want or I can improv, I just love helping out
I was the Trumpet/Producer in this production
- TrumpetAverage price - $150 per song
- HornAverage price - $150 per song
- TromboneAverage price - $150 per song
- Full instrumental productionContact for pricing
- Live SoundContact for pricing
I will turn around in a day or less, I will get it right until you are happy (within reason- no starting over from scratch)! I DO NOT CHARGE extra for layers. Send BPM.
- Brasstracks
- Miles Davis
- Wynton Marsalis
- AEA R84 microphone
- Yamaha YTR-8310ZII Trumpet
- Adams Flugelhorn
- Jupiter JTB700V Series Bb Valve Trombone
If you hire me 8 times, your 9th job will be free.
