With 10 years of professional experience as a touring/studio musician and producer, I am passionate about helping translate the vision of my clients from starting ideas to completed works. Using only professional gear and having access to world-class facilities, I spare no expense in ensuring the quality your project deserves.
I am an Indianapolis/Nashville based producer and guitarist, currently on tour with Chase Rice (Sony, Broken Bow)
I play electric guitar (6 and 7-string), acoustic/nylon guitar, bass, piano/keys/synth, and can program drums. For real drums, I have a talent pool spanning between Indianapolis and Nashville covering all genres. I produce Pop, Top 40, Rock, Metal, and Country.
I approach every project uniquely and will play according to the feel of the album or song, providing the best performance and tones fitting of the work at hand. I am here to help bring your ideas to life.
For Production: I work with you on song form, arranging length of parts, and discuss feel before beginning construction of track. I use industry-standard production tools (Maschine, Superior Drummer 3, and various top-tier virtual instruments and synths) to get the most professional results.
For instrumental recording: I create any and all parts from scratch based on your ideas and desired sounds. I can also work using any rough clips (a sound memo, rough vocal part, riff, etc) to create licks and melodies uniquely tailored to you.
If requested, I am available to travel to record on a project in person. Feel free to contact me and I'd be happy to discuss details with you.
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Credits
Interview with John Souki
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I'd love to work with Post Malone. He's a phenomenal singer, writer, and his productions are musically top-notch.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I'm inspired by a wide range of artists. My current top are Lauv, Dua Lipa, Dream Theater, Luke Combs, Justin Bieber, Bad Wolves, Sam Hunt, FLETCHER, Post Malone, and Falling In Reverse.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Recording acoustic guitar on Chase Rice's "If I'm Bein' Honest" was a highlight. Currently producing Chris Hosier's new album has been a very rewarding experience because it has exposed me to new music elements I can now incorporate in future productions.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Currently producing Chris Hosier's new album, working on songs for Glenn Fricker at Spectre Sound, and just started work at Round Table Recording Company in Indianapolis, IN.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I feel both have their important places in music. I love the organic sonic qualities of analog with the convenience and workflow of digital.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: My promise to clients is quality, reliability, and consistency through my work for them.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love the networking aspect of music. Meeting and learning from other like-minded people is as valuable as creating the music itself.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Hire professionals that give your projects proper care and attention. Your project will only be as good as the people in charge of bringing it to life.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: I would take a guitar, headphones, instrument cable, audio interface, and laptop.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been a professional musician for the last 10 years. I sought out to be a performer and have been fortunate to tour with a wide variety of artists. I've been able to strike a good balance between touring and studio session/production work for the last 3 years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I style mainly stems from rock influences, old and new, along with elements of today's pop and top 40 sounds.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Always listen critically and work for the song, not against it.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I primarily work on pop, rock, metal, fusion, gospel, and country music.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My studio consist of: - Apple iMac (2019 3.0 Ghz 6-Core Model), running both Pro Tools and Logic Pro X - Universal Audio Apollo x6 Audio Interface - ADAM A7X Monitors - Slate Digital VMS Microphone System - Cranborne Audio Camden Pres - 2 Pultec-style outboard EQs - Mogami Gold cabling through all connections - Industry-standard plugins from Slate, Waves, Brainworx, FabFilter, UAD, SSL, and others. - Maschine MK3 Production Suite - Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 Keyboard Controller - A wide variety of virtual instruments - A vast assortment of guitars (electric, acoustic, nylon, bass)
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I most commonly do guitar session work in a variety of genres, along with production and co-writing.
I was the guitarist in this production
- Electric GuitarAverage price - $150 per song
- Acoustic GuitarAverage price - $150 per song
- ProducerContact for pricing
- Full instrumental productionContact for pricing
- Bass ElectricAverage price - $100 per song
First guitar work revision is free ($50 per additional revisions)
50% non-refundable deposit required for productions (50% balance due before final delivery)
Even split publishing/songwriting
- Mesa Mark V:35
- Several Mojotone amps
- Fractal AX8
- Several Kiesel guitars
- '87 Fender Strat
- EBMM JP
- Mérida Steel & Nylon acoustic guitars
- Cranborne Pres
- Pultec-style EQs
- Maschine MK3
- Slate VMS.
