Sean, a producer/engineer with a wide variety of technical and artistic skills, owns Blue Grotto Sound, a recording studio in Nashville. His experience of 19 years ranges from music recording, production and arrangement to television post production, film sound design and live music engineering.
My main focus is engineering - I studied audio engineering in South Africa where I graduated top of my class. I soon found a job as a post-production engineer working on TV and radio commercials, TV shows, event audio, corporate videos etc. During this time, I started working with bands and artists and fell into music production.
Fast-forward 19 years and here I am in Nashville as owner of an award-winning studio, working on all things audio related - music engineering and production, post-production audio, podcasts and audiobooks.
I love all things audio and always aim to bring excellence to each and every project no matter the style or budget.
Tell me about your project and how I can help, through the 'Contact' button above.
Credits
32 Reviews - 5 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedProfessional and reliable as always. Did an EP with Sean years ago. Been working with him ever since!
check_circleVerified (Client)Sean was an absolute pleasure to work with! Very kind and professional, and clear on the vision/direction for the song. I so enjoyed working with him, and hope to do it again soon!
check_circleVerified (Client)Sean was really clear about what he needed and even pointed out unique sections in the song that I needed to sing just like the demo. Super awesome to work with. Can't wait for the next project.
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The quality of Sean's mix is outer-space. He has the sound and a perfect work structure. Working with Sean is always easy, fun and on schedule. So smooth
check_circleVerified (Client)Sean is a brilliant Producer very communicative and gives great guidance yet lets you explore creatively!
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Been working with Sean from the start. He's tone and taste is at another level. So there's gonna be a lot more reviews from me on his page. Cause unless his schedule is unavailable, I won't leave my songs in anyone else's hand
check_circleVerifiedSean mixed and mastered my album and I couldnt be happier with it. He got the sensibility of the songs and it was easy to communicate my idea to him. Would definitely work with Sean again
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Sean elevated my mix beyond what I thought was possible. He understood the emotion of my songs, was super easy to communicate with and would definitely work with him again.
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Sean did a wonderful job mixing and mastering our song. We would recommend him to anyone! Thanks Sean!!
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Sean does a great job! It is always a pleasure to work with him on our projects!
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We are very pleased with Sean's work. His creativity has made the songs in our last project better than we expected. We recommend Sean for anyone who is looking to polish up their tracks. Awesome mixing engineer!
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Sean is quite professional and easy to work with. We are very happy with the product he has provided. Looking forward to more projects with Sean!
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Wish I had ears like Sean's. He brought out grooves in songs that I didn't even see it there. and the mixes always sound so ear-candy and tight. Period.
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Sean gets it. Even before you can name it!
It ain't my first time working with Sean, and won't be the last either 
check_circleVerified (Client)Always great working with Sean! Great communication and easy to work with. Highly recommend!
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Great communication, easy to work with, and we look forward to making more music with Sean in the future.
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Sean has a sound that just ties everything together! Meanwhile, he is detailed and understanding. What more do I need to say?
check_circleVerifiedThis is phenomenal! I have worked on multiple of records with mix engineers during the past years out of Nashville! Sean is definitely TOP NOTCH. We love this tune..thank you so much Sean..we will work out more songs together in the future..
check_circleVerifiedSean is an amazing mixer. He did such a good job with my EP and turned it around very quickly. With revisions, he did everything I asked him to with seamless ease (getting them back to me within a very short time-frame).
Very experienced. Great communication. Very friendly. Look forward to working with him again!
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Sean mastered an EP for my band and we couldn't be happier with the results! This guy is a pleasure to work with!
Interview with Sean Spence
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I work in the musical hub that is Nashville, so I get everything from full band recordings to pop production sessions, to mixing. I would say my most common type of work is full production from demo stage, all the way through to mix and master.
I was the Producer, Recording Engineer and Mix Engineer in this production
- Various Artists
- Various Artists
- Various Artists
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $400 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $1500 per song
- Podcast Editing & MasteringAverage price - $150 per podcast
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $80 per song
- Vocal TuningAverage price - $50 per track
- String SectionContact for pricing
- EditingAverage price - $50 per track
Turn-around time is usually within 5-7 days.
Flexible schedule.
Up to 3 revisions per track/project.
Mixes include vocal up/down & instrumental versions in MP3 & WAV
- SSL Nucleus Controller
- UA 2-1176
- Apogee Symphony
- Protools HD2 10
- Cubase 7.5
- Neumann M149 Tube
- sE Electronics RNR1 Ribbon Mic
- AKG C414
- Shure SM7
- API 3124+
- Great River MP-2NV
- UA 4-710d
- Joemeek VC2
