Charismatic, Award-Winning, Genre-Bending. I'm Eric Salazar (The Clarinet Guy), and I've recorded and released 10 albums in a multitude of genres (some independently, others with Centaur Records and Beneficence Records). When you work with me you get flexibility combined with a high standard of excellence and attention to detail.
I'm a professional clarinetist & composer known for being the kind of person who gets things done quickly and smoothly. Most of my steady work revolves around being a leader with performing or recording projects. I'm typically appointed to the role of facilitator, coordinator, and communicator. What that means for you is: if you hire me as a session musician, you have a guarantee that I am going to communicate well and stay organized so your project can be completed on time, with a high level of artistry.
I have a hybrid life as both a performer and composer. I'm asked to perform or record on projects in a variety of styles (ranging from rock to folk to classical to jazz, and beyond), but as a composer my specialization is in gaming and film music. I have an ongoing gaming music project called "Monsters & Melodies" where I compose the soundtrack to a live-play Dungeons & Dragons radio show and podcast. My latest film project was "Snag in the Plan" (with Teardrop Pictures), a short documentary about the Northern Long Eared Bat in the Hoosier National Forest.
Credentials aside, what sets me apart is my willingness to build authentic connections with collaborators. I listen, I learn, I help, and I'm comfortable with compromise. I will listen to your feelings, and I will tell you mine. Most importantly, I will work hard to ensure that your artistic vision is realized!
I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.
Credits
AllMusic verified credits for Eric SalazarInterview with The Clarinet Guy
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: I manage people extremely well. I am able to bring out the best in people, and get them to work together as if they were a team that has known each other for years.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring a charismatic, chameleon sound to songs. I am able to fit the clarinet into any genre in a way that is convincing and compelling.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I typically work using an Agile Methodology (breaking a project up into multiple phases, where each phase has constant collaboration). Basically, I focus on one goal at a time, making sure that there is constant communication around that goal. Once the goal has been achieved, I move on to the next phase after reflecting/critiquing the process that was used on the previous goal.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I typically either record clarinet on tracks of a variety of genres (sometimes improvising, sometimes playing a written part), compose soundtracks for games or film, or serve as project leader/producer to ensure recordings are made at a high quality and on time.
I was the Clarinetist, Mixer, Engineer, and Producer in this production
- ProducerAverage price - $500 per song
- Game AudioAverage price - $500 per day
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $70 per song
- Full instrumental productionAverage price - $400 per song
- ClarinetAverage price - $100 per song
- Composer OrchestralAverage price - $70 per song
- Film ComposerAverage price - $150 per minute
I typically allow up to 3 rounds of revisions. Clarinet turaround is within 7 days, composing work turnaround ranges from 1-8 weeks depending on the scale of the project.
- Benny Goodman
- Martin Fröst
- Artie Shaw
- GXL2200 Cardioid Condenser Mic
- Reaper Audio Editor
- Viga Music Tools Intramic (clarinet pickup mic)
Discount offered for multiple services!
