
I've been a professional vocalist/musician/songwriter for 15+ years, I am a GRAMMY nominee, and I have recorded with the likes of Kenny Rogers, Bering Strait, Sir Christopher Lee and John Ford Coley. Throughout my professional career, my work has been heard on ABC, CBS, NBC, CMT, Animal Planet – and even in outer space!
I work in multiple genres: pop, rock, folk, country, alternative, EDM and others. I specialize in vocals (lead and/or BGV), topline/songwriting (bundled with recording vocals), piano/keyboards, piano/vocal recordings, string arranging.
When you contact me about recording vocals, please specify if your song is fully written – both melody and lyrics – or whether you will be needing songwriting services too.
Please note that I don’t offer partial song rates (for a single chorus or a hook). All my fees are per song up to 5 minutes in length.
When I compose/write for hire, I initially record a rough work tape of my ideas on a handheld recorder (voice memo). After client approval, I then record keeper studio quality vocals and send a preview for final approval. Finalized raw tracks are delivered upon receipt of the second half of payment.
I ask all my clients not to release, list or promote recordings under my name as artist or featured artist. While I’m proud of all work I do, I ask this simply to separate music I work on as a hired musician/singer (which varies greatly stylistically and conceptually from project to project) from music I write, produce and release as an artist.
Looking forward to hearing all about your project and to making some music together!
Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.
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293 Reviews - 37 Repeat Clients
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Lydia is such a GREAT talent , I am always lost for words with her, I am her no.1 fan,.
If you need things done, she is the shining star.
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Lydia was very professional from start to finish. A great communicator with attention to detail, a lovely voice and so easy to work with. Highly recommend her talents.
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Lydia is a class act and exceptional! Her vocals on my song were perfect and exactly what I needed to deliver my song to the industry. Thank you so much Lydia.
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Lydia is such a pro! She really cares and goes the extra mile so you would get exactly what you want. Delivers quickly and very communicative.
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This is our third project in the space of weeks. Lydia is a true professional with a fantastic voice and a great pianist and understands melodies. Lydia keeps surprising me and I would like to say a big thanks for going the extra mile on this song Broken Dreams and Memories as it sounds great and we have got the best out of it. My next project is on its way. That says everything. Thanks so much. Paul
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You will not find a bigger pro on Soundbetter than Lydia. A fantastic, versatile voice, great musical instincts, solid recording chops, timely, communicative and willing to do what it takes to make your project sound fabulous. 5-Star all the way!
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Wonderful soulful voice and transcendent piano playing. Great with communication. I look forward to hopefully hearing Lydia on more of our Wonderful soulful voice and transcendent piano playing. Great with communication. I look forward to hopefully hearing Lydia on more of our material.
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Lydia, once again has done an amazing job on my second song after doing exactly the same on my first one. Lydia completely got my melody and the mood of my song and we have yet another great song. I'm so impressed I am about to start a third song with her and that beautiful voice and piano playing will no doubt do another amazing job. Couldn't be more pleased and impressed. Thanks so much. Paul
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I've worked on many songs with Lydia & she not only performs spectacular vocals, but she inspires me to write a better song. I guess you can say "Like a Muse!" Thank you Lydia!
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Lydia is my favorite singer! I've worked with her on several tracks over the years and the result is always perfect. Once again she worked fast and well. A great professional that I highly recommend.
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Wow, what can I say that is praise enough for Lydia's fantastic work on my song Blue. Highly professional and super talented within a short turn around time.
Thank you so much Lydia it's been a pleasure working with you and I will be back with other projects for you to work on very soon. Paul - check_circleVerified
Lydia was very professional and thorough from singing the parts, to delivering the tracks. She has a great voice and gave a top-quality performance as well as sonically top-notch tracks!
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She is a true professional artist, it is as simple as that.
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Lydia as always, produced another outstanding vocal performance, her interpretation of the melody and where she took it was exceptional. I have used Lydia many times before and she never fails to deliver these outstanding vocal performances. Highly recommend. I will definitely continue to work with her in the future on more projects.
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Lydia turned my song into something that is beyond my imagination. Her dynamic voice and magnificent piano took the song to another level. And the turnout was so fast it was unbelievable. In just ONE DAY, she produced something breathtaking. Words will fall short in describing the emotion she conveyed by her voice. It's as if she knew this song and internalized it for a long long time.
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Lydia comes through again with an excellent piano piece for an original song. It's pretty amazing to work with a musician who can sit down with a piece for a few minutes, create a release-ready part in another few minutes and sound like they've been playing the song for years. Amazing stuff. So happy you share your talent with the world, Lydia.
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Lydia is an exceptional talent. My first time working with her and her vocals and piano arrangement were amazing... absolutely beautiful. She gave the song life... great partner and quick turn around. Look forward to working with her again.
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I asked Lydia to record a song written by Brazilian singer and composer Guilherme Arantes. We asked Lydia to record the English version called Across the Abyss.
Lydia did an incredible job. She is very talented. Amazing voice and amazing piano player. Her version of the song was beautifully and professionally done. I would work with her again, and again and again. Guilher said he cried after listening to her interpretation. - check_circleVerified
Lydia is an extraordinary artist and vocalist. My instruments only track - from a long abandoned album project had always seemed like it could/should/would be a great song. With Lydia's performance and style it became better than I could have hoped for.
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Lydia is insanely talented and will become my production teams go-to for bgvs. She went above and beyond, and it didn't go unnoticed. Absolutely recommended, without a doubt.
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This is my first time to work with Lydia and I must say that all the 5 star reviews are absolutely correct. She is fantastic and I'm blown away! Thanks Lydia.
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Outstanding and gifted singer, pianist, arranger - Lydia is amazing. We would highly recommend her for any project. She is professional, hard-working, dependable and she excels at everything she does.
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Lydia is "Dope" just an incredible vocalist who delivers what is needed for a song! thanks Lydia - always look forward to seeing what you can bring to a song you are awesome!
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Not only is Lydia an outstanding musician and arranger but her customer service is incomparable. She helped us with a special project and went the “extra mile” to make sure that we received exactly what we needed. She is focused and hard-working and is always cordial and helpful. We are thankful to have found her and would highly recommend her to anyone.
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Lydia worked with us tirelessly to create the perfect vibe! She is extremely talented as a singer, pianist and arranger. We are very pleased.
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Now I understand the 5 star reviews. Lydia is that rare combo, superb classically trained musician, who can take off from there to add human feeling, warmth, and depth. She added piano on one guitar based song, but I am an experienced musician/songwriter, and know quality with heart when I hear it. Lydia listens. She is also professional and personable, a combo I love to play in. I am sifting thru more songs now, deciding which ones will be lucky enough to include her.
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Lydia is amazing and always exceeds our expectations. Her turn-around time is blazing fast and her communications are always concise and professional. She has an amazing ability to take a basic musical idea and somehow know exactly the direction to take with the song.
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There are good singers and there are great singers. But above, there is this special category that stuns you when you hear the vocals. Lydia is in this third category. Perfect intonation, both in low and high registers. Perfect vibrato, portamentos, timing, emotional drive and soul. She is precise, mature and professional. Look no further if you wish your production to be truly stunning.
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Lydia was great to work with - very professional, on time and superb quality delivery. And most important - she has a great voice. Will definitely work with her again in the future.
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Lydia is wonderful to work with, extremely professional, superb vocals and clear punctual communication. Thank you very very much Lydia.,
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Great singer and fast workflow. Highly recommended. Looking forwards for the next Project with Lydia...
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Lydia ia an amazing Vocalist and Topliner she will take you song to new heights has brilliant ideas for Toplining , has an amazing voice can bring mood , emotion and vibe to any track...Lydia also goes the extra mile to make sure you are happy , the variation that she can offer will only enhance your song and give you a better outcome...Thanks Lydia!! great work...look forward to working with you in the future!
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As always, Lydia did a great job using her expressive vocals on Before Me, a personal song I'm glad she did!
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Really smooth backing vocals delivered in good time.
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Lydia is a professional singer with a great taste in performance. Some parts of the song were quite challenging but she absolutely nailed it. Her communication skills are outstanding and the turnaround was incredibly quick. I can highly recommend her quality service and I'm looking forward to the nex project.
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Very high quality and professionally delivered.
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Lydia was prompt and followed through on her projected timeline. Vocals sent included dry stems in addition to requested pre-amp'd stems which I consider going above and beyond. Can absolutely trust her taste in performance.
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Very talented, quick turnaround, great result!
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You will not find a more talented artist than Lydia. She is the best. Period. Brilliant, punctual, and positive. Thanks again, Lydia!
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Lydia brings my songs to life with her beautiful vocals & is great to work with. I very highly recommend her!
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Lydia is a pro! I have worked with Major Labes in Nashville so I understand the importance of having the right fit in Background Vocals and boy did she ever deliver. Her communication is extremely fast and her attention to detail shows in every note.
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Lydia has raised the bar on vocal performance, heightening my music to levels I never imagined. She has delivered stunning vocals with quick turnaround & great instincts for what is necessary for the sound I am looking for. Always a pleasure to work with, I'm looking forward to the next project!
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Lydia has been extremely helpful, professional and fast with the creation of backing vocals for my song. I needed to have BV with a very tight deadline and she managed to do it brilliantly. It was very nice to work with her, highly recommended !!
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I asked her to try and make my song better and asked her to add strings. She sent me an audio file of her changes. I suggested that
she make a few changes which she promptly did without issue.
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Great work and quick!!
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Lydia helped us prepare a beautiful arrangement of a song in record time so that it could be played at a memorial service. Her singing, piano and arrangement skills are amazing - her musical intuition is always perfect. And she provides customer service that can’t be beat. It is an honor and privilege to work with her. She is clear and concise in her communication and her thoughtful input is always helpful in determining the best possible version of each song. We highly recommend Lydia.
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Lydia is a talented and versatile singer who captured my vision perfectly. Her turnaround time was probably the fastest I've experienced on Soundbetter. She has my highest recommendation.
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I asked Lydia to create piano flavor A. She did an excellent job on that engagement. Perfect flavor A. Then, I changed the feel of the song and, oopsie, needed piano flavor B. Once again, and in no time, flat, Lydia came through with a great recipe and interpretation of the requirement. Her classical flavor B fits perfectly. I'll be back for sure, but hopefully not for another flavor change to THIS song.
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Thank you, Lydia for another beauty of a piano track. Perfect fit, full of Lydia and yet still in keeping with the reference. Such a pro! And a fast one too. What a blessing to work one of Nashville's finest!
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You will be very pleased with the quality of Lydia’s work and her professionalism. She has a Gift for knowing the exact pace needed for an arrangement and her vocals & piano skills are outstanding. I look forward to working with her in many future projects.
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Like a highly rated Michelin starred chef, Lydia adds a bit of this, a touch of that, just the right amount of "it." She prepares and presents a masterpiece, dish after dish. Lydia's musicianship is a feast for the ears. Truly.
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A rare find. Lydia has extraordinary talent not only as a vocalist and pianist but also as an arranger. She is meticulously detailed and her turnaround time is blazing fast. The quality of her work is outstanding and I would highly recommend her to anyone. It has been an honor and privilege to work with her on this project and we will definitely be repeat customers.
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Best of the best! Lydia has outstanding talent and we are pleased to have found her. She has multi-faceted talent and takes the time to listen and thoughtfully respond to suggestions. Lydia has a strong work ethic and she is well-organized and tactful. But it is her beautiful expressive voice, her piano and keyboard magic and arrangement skills that make her shine far brighter than we ever imagined. We will be repeat clients forever.
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Lydia is a professional singer that i enjoyd having business with. She care about the project and handle it very professional way.
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A true professional with a perfect voice. It was a pure pleasure working with Lydia.
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Beyond my expectations!!! Truly amazing. Lydia is kind, professional, exceptionally talented and get this...she gave me my tracks in less than 24 hours...how’s that for fast?!?! Book her now!!! You won’t be disappointed!!!
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Lydia is an incredible Artist and singer. Lydia shows great work ethics
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Wowsie! What a great piano composition for this song! In addition to the normal creative genius, Lydia, I am grateful for your heart of a champion as demonstrated by wholeheartedly overcoming the challenges I threw your way. The result was exceptional even if the journey was a little longer and tougher than usual. Still... that was fast.
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Lydia jazzed up my song with beautifully performed jazzy piano part. She's and endless well of creative energy and always seems to complete our SB gigs with ease, speed and style. That's why she's my go to!
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Wow Lydia and I did another song together, she is just amazing, I can only say she is the best in my option and she is just a super woman.
Thanks Lydia
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Lydia was fast and fantastic to work with. Beautiful voice
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Lydia's piano take on this song was grand and a perfect addition to the song. She created a powerful and classic composition but, thankfully, didn't abandon her own style and sensibilities. Her performance makes for a rich and traditional sound, but like a fingerprint, this piano performance belongs truly, uniquely and especially to Lydia.
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I love being able take my hands off the reins and hand a song over to Lydia for a creative piano composition. Fire and forget. What a creative pro! The result is always great and always fast. What others might do with a week of practice, trial and error and struggle, Lydia will make seem effortless in a handful of hours, if not less. What a great talent!
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Was great to work with good voice dose not mind changes
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Lydia works at lightening speed once again with fab results. Thank you for bringing my projects to life with your incredible voice.
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Lydia is a pleasure to work with, so thorough and quick. Incredible vocals! I can’t wait to work with her again.It’s the second time she’s exceeding my expectations!
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Lydia, is simply an incredible artist who delivers astounding vocal performances. Her vocal performance for this last song was one of the best I’ve heard in along time. The emotion and feeling she can bring to the song, brings the lyrics alive. I can’t recommend highly enough.
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This was the second time I worked with Lydia and I am so happy I found her on here. She is an amazing singer, excellent to work with, and I am lucky to have her voice on my songs
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Lydia is a beautiful singer who puts a lot of work into how the song should be sung. Her interpretation of the song was absolutely spot on and the dynamic she brings to the vocals is fantastic. She didn’t have a vocal guide , just a piano melody but she really considers the lyrics and the tone and nature of the song. Thoroughly recommend. Great vocal performance. Shes a pleasure to work with.
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Lydia delivered lyrics, vocals, melody in a studio recording for me. The song surpassed my expectations. She made a sterling effort and made my first experience using SoundBetter an incredible one! The whole process was seamless. She’s great at communicating. She is both professional and personable. She is highly efficient and with her soulful voice she brought my project to life! I can’t wait to work with her again.
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Lydia did a terrific job with my track. She gave me a super fast turn around and followed my instructions perfectly. I look forward to working with Lydia again! Thanks Lydia!
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Lydia did a fast and way-creative interpretation of a Reggae song in which there was no piano but now there is wonderful piano with an unexpected and interesting spin. Perfect. Brilliant. Smart. Cool. I could on and on.
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I can never say enough about Lydia. I'm so thankful for the opportunity to work with her and always look forward to the next project.
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Lydia is absolutely incredible. I had a song that I wanted female vocals on and her version of it blew me away. Couldn't have asked for or even imagined it coming out better... plus she is incredibly nice, pleasant to work with, and turned the whole track around in a day. I loved my experience and can't wait to work with her again!!!!
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Lydia is the ultimate pro singer. Top-notch harmonies, excellently recorded and delivered very timely. Highly recommended!
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You cannot find a more talented individual than Lydia. She is a real musical genius, and so kind and professional. It is always a pleasure to work with her.
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Working with Lydia was great. She is diligent, responsive and very kind and easy to communicate with.
Lydia thank you again, for excellent job on the vocal tracks !
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For professional and fast work Lydia is the person you need. She will bring your music at a higher level. She's easy to work with, without hesitation I will work with her in the futur, no need too look around anymore.
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Lydia is a treasure. She has a wonderful voice that she records perfectly. She is communicative, responsive and professional. She is also intuitive with the ability to sense what the project needs. Highly recommended!
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It was a pleasure having Lydia sing on my song. She knocked it out of the park!
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I had a great experience with Lydia on my first project on this site. She is very talented, and delivered by project quickly.
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I admit it. My song was just a bit humdrum before I brought it to the clinic (AKA Lydia's studio) for treatment. The procedure (AKA - Lydia playing the piano) was a definite success and this patient (AKA - my song) is healthier than ever. Thank you for sharing your unique and natural musicality to this song, Lydia!
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Super happy that I chose to hire Lydia for this project! She asked for detailed instructions, and was also able to use her years of experience to come up with some extra ideas for the project which sounded amazing. Turn-around was super quick, files sounded great, and I'm definitely keen to work with her again in the new year!
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I felt like my song and I were carried gently from the minor leagues into the majors after Lydia added her piano backing. It's the only melodic instrument on the song so far and has added style, complexity, unique creativity and brilliance. Her composition has elevated the song to a truly professional level. There is exactly a zero percent chance that I could have ever thought of the progressions or chord choices myself. I doubt many musicians would have. Thanks for your creativity!
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This was the third track I asked Lydia to perform on. The timing, pitch and performance overall were of an extremely high quality. As usual, she has exceeded any expectation I had. Communication was super fast and once the goal was clear, the turn-around time was nothing short of amazing. A pleasure once again to work with a true professional.
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Lydia is an outstanding vocalist and musician. She can capture the true essence of your song. Lydia is very professional, patient, and eager to please. I highly recommend her!
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Lydia is such an amazing talent!!! She is so professional, and her quality of work is second to none! You are in good hands when she works on your music! She is the best!
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Lydia is a once in a lifetime talent.
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Another smooth and fast piano composition/performance. Lydia has the magic touch when it comes to adding the perfect fitting piano track to songs in any genre. Lydia never under or over plays and has the great discipline balanced with creativity and improv skills that only a seasoned and accomplished professional can possess. In this case, the genre was Afro-Pop and the piano works beautifully.
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Lydia is an amazing professional that always delivers the best!
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Well, that wraps up another perfect piano composition and performance by Amazing Lydia. This engagement couldn't have been an easier, better, more efficient or productive. If only all of the ones I do out there in the world could be like this one. Thank you, Lydia!
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Lydia is a consummate professional. She ALWAYS delivers on time, with exquisite attention to detail, thoughtfulness, and creative insight. In addition, she is so kind. And she really listens, and seems to effortlessly embody what an artist has in mind, be the goal stellar vocals or musicianship. Simply put, she is the best.
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Lydia was so kind! She can endure my shortcomings and cooperate very tacitly with me. She finishes the opus very fast and the work is perfect! I would like to work with her more times. If you are hesitating who to choose, just give her a shoot!
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Lydia is a seasoned professional. I listened to her voice and musical styles and knew right away. Her work ethic is proactive, organized, and patient taking time to clarify and confirm from beginning to end. Communication efficient and effective. The final product is meaningful, as it will bring tears to people's eyes. I recommend her talent and communication skills for your next project needs.
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Well, I had a project with pretty tight timeline to get vocals and ... WOW!!
Not only she was extremely responsive and was able to accommodate my timeline...
but she delivered a set of exceptional / awesome vocals that blow my socks off ....
She is real PRO! I would give six ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ if allowed :) - check_circleVerified
She is Professional !!! We understood each other at once ) She made Piano Lead and Piano Arp. Fast and seriously! I'm recommending Lydia!
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Amazing Vocalist !!! very fast turn around and great communication.
will be sending more work her way. thank you for everything.Scott Rolaf
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Another beautiful job by Lydia! She is the best!
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Lydia's professionalism is amazing. Her quality of work is second to none! I highly recommend this outstanding person!
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Exceptional communication and amazing vocals! Could not have asked for a better experience!
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Lydia is all class , great vocals and as always the recordings files are top quality . Lydia is what sound better is all about amazing talent and in touch with the project every time .
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Lydia was a complete professional throughout this project, wonderful strong and passionate delivery on her finals, and I really appreciate the choices she gave me in the mix! I'm a fan!
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Thank you Lydia for another marvelous and well executed piano composition for an original song. And thank you for what I can only describe as the turn around time of a magician. How anyone can materialize such a superb recording in the span of time that you did will remain one of life's greatest and most pleasant mysteries.
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Wow what an experience it was to have Lydia, work her magic vocals and songwriting abilities to my tune, if you need Lyrics & Vocals look no further Lydia is a pro and is amazing.
Thank you Lydia YOU ROCK
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Lydia has a real knack for starting with a blank slate, and an actual physical ability, for crafting the perfect piano performance for a song. My acknowledgement of that ability comes in a great big and completely warranted pile of trust. Having that trust takes all the stress and worry out of what the end product is going to be. Wow. Is that ever valuable. When I hand Lydia a song, it's a fairly risk-free venture; I know I am going to walk away something good and something special. Thank you
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Wow! Lydia did a fantastic, high energy and stunning piano performance for jammin' Country song. It doesn't get any better. That about all I can say.
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I asked Lydia to create a great piano part for my new song, but honor silence - but not at the expense of beauty or musical genius. The result: Lydia gave me lots of silence while at the same time ample amounts of beauty and her usual creative genius. If I heard this isolated piano piece in a random place and time - I'd instantly hear Lydia's signature. And, what a lovely signature it is!
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David
Lydia is simply the best. A genius. Kind and patient. Disciplined and devoted. You cannot find someone better. It is not possible. Thank you, Lydia! - check_circleVerified
I love Lydia! What else can I say?
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I can't say enough about how great Lydia is to work with. Absolutely the best in all she does. Stop reading review and start a new project with her right now. You won't be disappointed.
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Working with Lydia was a great experience. You don’t have to hesitate to work with her, she will bring emotion and quality to your project. Lydia will be an easy choice for my next project.
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Lydia is a professional. She knows the questions to ask to dig in to the meaning of the music, and she produces amazing results. I am extremely happy with the lyrics, melody, and her amazing vocals.
What a great experience. I could not have finished without her.
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I love working with Lydia. I'm so grateful to have met her and built a trusting relationship. Her voice is beautiful and she's a true professional. Stop reading reviews and just send her a message now, you won't be disappointed.
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Lydia is very professional
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Lydia always seems to exceed all my expectations. Besides being an incredibly talented singer and lyricist, Lydia possesses an unparalleled level of professionalism and discipline. Always a pleasure.
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Lydia did a great job. Lydia captured and delivered the feeling and emotion I needed. I recommend her highly.
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Another one song has been perfectly done by Lydia!
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I've worked in audio electronics and been involved in the design and manufacture of everything from large format mixing desks through to keyboards, audio interfaces and studio monitors. We could have used people with the tact, diplomacy and planning skills of Lydia in our engineering departments. Working with her has been a learning experience and for that I am thankful. Not to mention the results are absolutely superb!
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Lydia composed and performed a perfect piano piece for a new pop song. As usual, her sense and sensibility were spot on. And, her turn around was fast - pretty much unbeatable. Can't go wrong with Lydia!
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Lydia did a super expeditious turn around on a verse add to an existing song. Of course he singing was fantastic as usual. And, there is absolutely no way to beat the customer service.
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Lydia continues to amaze me with versatile, creative and agile musicianship and composition. Does matter what I throw at her, she always comes back to me with something special and so good. It's a real joy working with Lydia. I should also mention that she's definitely at the top of my best communicators and most prompt providers lists. Thank you, Lydia.
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Great communication and prompt!
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Lydia created a unique and special piece for piano on this song. It's actually so interesting and special unto itself that it would make a fantastic basis for a whole new song. But no, I'm keeping it for this song. Lydia puts a lot of thought into and her own perfect touch on every one of her compositions - so much so, that each becomes its own little master work.
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Let's see, where to start with Lydia's review and what I required for this song...
1. Great piano performance - Lydia, check
2. Great vocal performance - Lydia, check
3. Great arranging - Lydia, check
4. Great composition and co-writing - Lydia, check
5. Professional and easy to work with - Lydia, check
Lydia definitely ticked all the boxes for this song's requirements, and then some. I feel nothing but gratitude for the opportunity to work with this amazing artist. Thank you, Lydia. - check_circleVerified
Lydia is a very professional vocalist. She clearly understood my song's idea and performed it with a full of emotion and depth.
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This is the 3rd album already that Lydia has recorded BGVs for me (on addition to piano and keyboards in quite a few songs). It's not that I don't enjoy other singers - I do, actually, and have worked with plenty here at SB.
It's just that Lydia is, simply put, the best there is. My music is not my music without her BGVs. Thank you, Lydia. Looking forward to our next project.
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Lydia recorded BGV for another song of mine called "follow the sun". Completely different style from what I'm used to doing, and still, no matter what style, having her sing BGVs just keeps adding texture and that extra ingredient I'm looking for. She is essential to my music! Can't recommend her enough.
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You need amazing BGVs? Check. You need creativity? Check. You need someone super easy to work with? Check.
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Fantastic job, again, by Lydia, recording BGV for my. song "The Wanderer". What she created was nothing like what I had imagined - and it was THAT MUCH better. Do allow room for her creativity, it will blow your mind.
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Lydia has worked with me for a quite a few years now, and she never ceases to impress me. She recorded soulful BGVs for a new song of mine. All I can say is: she's become so important to my music that I even write with her BGVs in mind! :)
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Once again, Lydia completed the recording of another two songs efficiently and perfectly. Although we are in different countries and there is a great time difference between us, but because of her efficient and perfect performance, time difference has no impact on the project period. She also corrected some mistakes in the lyrics for me during the recording process, which I thank very much.
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Talk about being able to channel the right vibe for every song when she sits down at that piano. Amazing. Never a misfire, never a misstep. Lydia plays and sings my songs so skillfully and perfectly that it's almost like, after a day usually, she's as familiar with them as if she wrote and practiced them herself. And that, to me, is THE mark of an ultra-pro and gifted artist. A-list, Lydia.
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Lydia did a beautiful job adding some piano to my Country track. Her performance had compelling and captivating ethereal elements that were balance by strong and confident dynamics just as the song asked for. I liked her piece so much that I would love to take specifics parts of it and write completely new and different songs from each. There definitely song-worthy grooves in the overall piano composition. Lydia is awesome to work with... talented, expeditious and professional and fun.
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Lydia is a very talented, efficient, conscientious and patient singer. Even if it's my mistake, she doesn't hesitate to correct it. In the face of demanding requirements, she never complained, and excellently and quickly completed the recording of these songs. It's a great honor to invite her to sing for my songs. That made me immediately invite her to sing another two songs!
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Wow. So lucky to live in our connected world where bright and brilliant talents like Lydia are as accessible as if they were right next door. Lydia did a great piece of co-writing, arranging, playing piano and singing for this song. If you're looking at this review and wondering if you should give Lydia a try, well then, wonder no more. You won't be sorry. Thank you, Lydia, for sharing your lifetime's worth of practice, honing, cultivating and nurturing of your natural talents!
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Absolutely fabulous to work with and extremely talented singer. Lydia did everything so well and provided two different styles one soft and another rock. Both of them were just perfect and I was blown away with both of them.. Now the hard part is which one to use :) She delivered files at 96kHz and 24-bit WAV form with perfect timing and everything sync up perfectly. Thank you!
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It was so much fun to work with Lydia! Apart from the technical accuracy of her performance & recording, she spent time to understand the song and it's vibe. Even the style I requested which was quite different to the song we were working on was adapted with ease and skill. Delivering files at 96kHz which I had requested plus several improvements I hadn't even asked for, turned the experience with Lydia from work into fun. Highly recommended!
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Lydia is a dream to work-with. With very little technical support available from a neophyte - and a simple, written explanation of what was wanted, Lydia went to work and produced exactly what was wanted. Her voice is amazing and her professionalism and help in accomplishing the mixing distinguish her from others in the field.
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I just feel so lucky to be able to call upon Lydia to lend her incredible talents to my songs... and that she will. Lydia recorded some great vocal tracks for this Country song. Now, I can't wait to get the rest of the production done and get this baby out the door. I finally, thanks to Lydia, feel at ease and peace with this song. Thank you!
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It's tough to write several reviews in such a short time, so I'll just keep it simple and straight forward. I am so glad to have finally gotten the chance to work with Lydia. She has it all - the musicianship, the professionalism, the true artistic sense of composition and the incredible voice. The list was not all inclusive. Excellent!
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Lydia performed perfectly on three songs in three days. Doesn't really get much better than that! It's been an easy three days, made easier by the fact that Lydia has an innate ability to grasp a song's sensibilities and to, seemingly effortlessly, conjure a perfect fitting composition and performance.
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Lydia did a stunning piece of work - arranging masterfully, performing beautifully on piano, and singing gorgeously and evocatively on this song. In addition to the pure art side of the engagement, she was fast and one of the very best/most professional/most effective communicators I've had the good fortune to work with on SoundBetter. Excellent engagement!
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Lydia is an extremely gifted artist! Her vocals and piano arrangements are phenomenal. She has the unique ability to capture the true essence of a song. Lydia is a true professional, and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend her.
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Lydia rocked one of my songs, recording BGVs. She is the best singer there is, no questions asked. Amazing to work with it: fast, professional, attentive and super creative. Can't recommend her enough.
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Sometimes I write a piece of music just so I can work with Lydia! She’s amazing at all she does. A great musician and super nice person.
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Lydia recorded BGV for my song "Sidewalks of New York". This time she emulated a mini-choir, much like Harlem churches or Memphis soul.. there's no limit to her creativity and talent!
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Lydia recorded piano for my song "Over Me". Always a joy working with her! The song had drums, acoustic and electric guitars and a string quartet - and she managed to blend the piano seamlessly, with beautiful taste!
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Another BGV recorded by Lydia for a song of mine. Amazingly fast, reliable and responsive as always. In terms of delivery, this time she came up with beautiful, tender, counter-intuitive and unexpected harmonies, which makes it all more impressive. Not even close to what I had imagined, and indeed far superior! If you ever get the chance to work with her, do allow room for her creativity. It's priceless. Thank you, Lydia.
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Lydia recorded BGV for a very delicate song of mine (lead vocals+acoustic guitar) and she made it perfect with her voice.
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My wife wrote a song about her father after he passed with Alzheimer’s Disease Thank you Lydia for taking her words and transforming them to a beautiful song! Your voice is truly angelic and your music is masterful. You have made my wife’s dream come true! Thank you again for using the talents and gifts that God gave you to make others happy! You are the best!
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Incredible! There aren't enough words to describe Lydia. Her talent and knowledge made my life a whole less difficult she hit the nail on the head with her interpretation of Freebird. I asked for gentle and she absolutely hit it spot on. I cannot recommend Lydia enough
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Lydia always delivers high quality work, no matter she's working on, it's always amazing!
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I always love working with Lydia. Her voice is beautiful and she's an amazing piano player as well. If you're looking for the best, look no further!
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Awesome voice. Great job with fast turn around. this lady is a great talent. I would recommend her.
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Lydia is reliable and melodic. I have worked with her several times...
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I have worked with Lydia on several iterations and the quality of her work is undiminished.
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quick, professional and tight sounding. Lydia is a fine melodist to work with...
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I am on my third job with Lydia and the quality of her work nor has her enthusiasm diminished! I am pleased...John
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Lydia is very savvy, skilled and intuitive. I have already retained her for another job!
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Lydia is an accomplished musician/melodist and has a voice to effectively communicate her ideas. I can't wait to work with her more...
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I'm absolutely floored by the level of professionalism and talent I've witnessed working with Lydia. I gave her a couple of ideas of what I wanted and she exceeded all my expectations. Not to mention, she turned the track around in just a week. I'm just blown away with the finished product.
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A true professional! I’m honored to be able to work with Lydia. Always perfect performances first time. Thank you!
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It's always great working with Lydia. Professional, super nice and a great musician!
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Always a pleasure working with Lydia! She’s the best and I couldn’t do this without her.
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I can't say enough good things about Lydia. She's so talented, it's an honor working with her.
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Lydia works really fast and is very punctual.
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I consider Lydia my partner in all I do with my music. She is a major part of my 'sound' and I'm always thinking of her playing whenever I write music. If you're reading reviews looking for the best, you've found her.
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I absolutely love working with Lydia. I can’t imagine trusting anyone with my music as I do with Lydia. She’s the best at what she does.
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Amazingly fast work complete with lead and backup vocals. Gave a great interpretation.
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Having worked with Lydia a few times now i know i am Guaranteed a professional result from a great singer . Her workflow , dedication to the song and the passion she brings to the track has exceeded my expectations every time . Thank you again Lydia
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Firstly Lydia is very patient and responds quickly and purposely to any questions relating to your project.
She is a fine vocalist and piano player using her imagination to embellish if required the flavour of your song.
I asked for a few revisions one of which was to pronounce the letter "a" in a word a little stronger, reduce and smooth
out the vibrato in a few of words. Little insignificant realy but mattered to me, no problem for Lydia just did it, perfect.
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Lydia has done it again. Vocal genius. Instrumental mastery. Kindness, patience, professionalism. My songs are my children. I always trust her with them. That should say it all.
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I absolutely love working with Lydia! Extremely talented, perfect performances every time and super nice. Thank you Lydia!
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Lydia recorded amazing vocals to my song, and her communication and understanding of music & vocals is absolutely superb.
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Lydia has once again produced another sensual, beautiful and dazzling vocal performance.Her interpretations of the melody is fantastic, she can take the melody to another level without changing the melody by adding her harmonies and lifts throughout the song. Can't recommend highly enough.
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Lydia has done it again. She is sheer perfection!!!
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I am running out of superlatives to describe Lydia. She is a genius, simply a genius. Many thanks again for an amazing job.
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Another phenomenal vocal performance and interpretation of the melody. Lydia's vocals are simply stunning, beautiful and emotional. Cannot recommend highly enough.
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Lydia is simply brilliant.she gets a song and takes it to a whole new level of emotion and excellence. Cannot recommend highly enough
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Lydia was an absolute pleasure to work with, the consumate professional, she listened to what i wanted and put it into practice, whilst she was also able to add her expertise and her touches to the vocals She was that good that I've requested her for another vocal almost immediately.
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Lydia, along with being a quintessential professional, is also quite intuitive. All I have to do is hint at what I'm looking for, and she accomplishes it, as if she read my mind. It's as if she has access to my imagination and hears what I hear. I honestly don't know how she does it. She embodies pure genius, both instrumentally and vocally. I always feel quite privileged to work with her.
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Lydia is a once in a generation talent. No, she is a once in a millennia talent. I know such words are thrown around a lot these days, and people have become prone to hyperbole, but in this case, the words are true.
If you want a more soulful, R&B tone to a vocal, she can do it. If you want her to sing the exact same line with a more folksy or indie delivery, she can do that too, and do it effortlessly.
There are legends who cannot do this. And she is a virtuoso pianist. She's the one.
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Lydia is amazing from the my first contact with her and through the entire process. She has great musicality and extremely fast to respond. Her vocals transformed the song to something much better than I could have imagined. It is not a matter of if we will work together again, it is just a matter of when.
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Lydia is not only very talented, she is also highly professional and knows her stuff. My project "One Last Time" went better because of the things she knows that I don't know. LOL She's friendly and easy to work with, plus responds and does her part of the project quickly. I highly recommend giving her a try!
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Lydia knocked this one out real well. Strong technical background
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20th song has been perfectly performed by Lydia. Thank you!
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Lydia was phenomenal to work with. She is clearly a fabulous singer and musician, and the final product was exactly what I wanted. She turned around the tracks within a day of receiving the files, and then was very responsive to my requests for revisions. She is very clear and her communications. A consummate pro. I would definitely work with her again.
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Lydia is the best at what she does. Look no further, contact Lydia now!
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another fantastic outcome. it has being a wonderful journey to be working with lydia. her ability tap into my heart was amazing. she was able to bring out exactly what I had in my mind. all the best.
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Lydia was great--we was able to take a finished song that wasn't written with vocals in mind and make it work really well. I got her started with some lyrics and an idea and she ran with the rest.
In addition to her musical skill and great lyrics she was such a pleasure to work with. Very professional, great attitude and communicated really well on everything so there was no questions unanswered or left for interpretation. She also completed everything on time and a great price/value.
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When writing music and hearing what I want in my head, I always imagine Lydia playing on it. She has the perfect touch and is extremely talented. Always perfect tracks, every time. You can’t go wrong with choosing to work with her.
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It was an amazing experience working with Lydia! Very professional and creative artist, really quick delivery and easy to communicate with! She got the idea i had in my mind and she wrote down beautiful lyrics. I look forward to working with her again. Thank you Lydia
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Another great job with Lydia! I've worked on several songs with her and she not only produces very professional results, but is able to complete a quality job on the fist time, in no time at all! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a quality vocal with expertise in song arrangement and understanding. Thanks again Lydia!
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Great Job, very fast and communicated great! I look forward to working with her again.
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Lydia recorded BGVs for a new song of mine, taking it to a whole other level, with oohs and aahs and and energy that made it sound like to was recorded by a Harlem choir. Couldn't be happier with the result, she is amazing.
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Once again Lydia did a fantastic job recording vocals for my song. She not only is a great vocalist but also a great musician and a wonderful person to work with. She completely understood my project and delivered the work on time. Looking forward to working on my next project with her.
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Lydia is an amazing artist. she and I connected so well. it is easy to communicate with her. her efficiency is one of the qualities i admire the most.
she understands her client's needs so well. she knew what was in my heart . she listens to what i needed and put into music so well. exactly how i wanted and pictures in my head. when she sent me the first copy of her creation , i cried in joy. it was so beautiful i could not believe how another person could bring to life wjat i had in mind. - check_circleVerified
it wss an absolute pleasure working with Lydia.
she was professional, proactive and efficient.
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Always great working with Lydia. I love that I can just give her a basic idea and give her the artistic freedom to do what she thinks would fit best. The results are always spot on, perfect and beautiful.
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I love working with Lydia. She's extremely talented and always delivers high quality and professional performances. I can't say enough great things. Thank you Lydia!
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Lydia is an amazing musician and a true professional. I can't imagine working with anyone else. I fully trust her with my music and she never fails to deliver high quality work. Thank you Lydia!
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She can sound like Sarah McLaughlin. Fast too.
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Lydia recorded BGVs for a blues-rock tune of mine. HonestIy, I have never met a musician as talented, creative and committed as she is. We collaborated in more than 20 songs in the last 3 years (all reviews are below). She was always extremely professional, but also kind and super easy to work with. It's been a wonderful experience. I can't recommend her enough! She is now a fundamental part of my music and I can't imagine ever recording another album without her contribution. THANK YOU LYDIA!
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Lydia totally nailed the BGVs for a rockier song of mine, again showing an unparalleled talent and timely deliver. For those reading these reviews, it's clear to see how repeatdily satisfied I've been with her work, collaborating one project after the other. She is fantastic.
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Lydia recorded BGVs for another pop tune of mine, with incredible taste and super fast turn-around. The best there is!
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Working with Lydia was a pleasure. Her vocals were awesome in this first project I did with her. She is truly a professional, and a great musician. Her turn around time was awesome. I will definitely be working with her again on my next project. Thank you Lydia
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This time Lydia recorded piano and BGV for a song of mine. Her take on the piano brought the song to a whole new level, in such a way that I felt compelled to rerecord some parts to better feature it. This only happens when you have an incredible musician working with you. It's indeed a gift! Please let her play freely, and her creativity and soulful taste will add a lot to your project, promise you won't regret it!
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This is my second time working with Lydia I'm hoping for many more. Lydia is not only an extremely talented singer but she is also very professional and knowledgeable in music application and knows exactly what is required for a perfectly executed song. She was able to deliver precisely what I was looking for!
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Lydia recorded BGVs for a dance song of mine. She managed to keep it all pumping without losing the intimacy needed in some parts. Can’t recommend her enough. :)
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Another track for which Lydia recorded BGVs for! This time an 80s-dance-pop tack like Roxette and Erasure. And she rocked it!
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Another track for which Lydia recorded BGV for me. This time with a bluesy, soul feel. Again, there is no style she can't handle. Superb work as always!
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Once again Lydia was able to overcome all expectations recording BGV and synth pad for song of mine. We've been working together for a while now and she still manages to impress me every time!
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Lydia recorded BGV for my song "Still Believe". Our collaboration has evolved to a point in which practically no instructions are needed. She just do what she thinks fits the music, and I trust her completely. And it's always a pleasant surprise. This time she even went the extra mile adding additional voices, simulating a choir. My song now seems it was recorded in Memphis, with Aretha Franklin singing backup accompanied by a choir of angels. Lydia rocks!
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I lost count on how many songs Lydia recorded BGVs for me. And I only hope we never stop working together! In this song "Leave Me Behind", a very uptempo tune, she managed to bring a harder approach, without losing the sweetness of her voice, which fit the song perfectly. There's no style she can't tackle. Simply put, she's the best.
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Lydia used her exceptional vocal skills to fix a problem we had with a song that just wasn't coming together so well... and, now it does ! Great job from a pro singer who delivers your tracks just as you need them to drop in the mix. Thanks Lydia.
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I've funded about 20 projects on SoundBetter and Lydia is by far the best in all categories. She not only has a great voice, but is extremely efficient and diligent in completing her work. She was very accommodating with my tight deadline and was able to provide a professional product in half the time of many amateurs. She has a solid understanding of music application and will over-deliver to ensure a great sounding song. She knew exactly what to ask to make a perfect delivery. I want more!
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It was a pleasure working with Lydia. She is a great singer with and a true professional. She has a huge knowledge of music but also the ability to get into the feeling of the song and deliver a great result as i imagined it.
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I love, love, love working with Lydia. Having access to someone like Lydia to work on your music is amazing. Thank you so much!
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Lydia has exceptional voice, was very efficient, and amazing to work with! She really knows how to deliver quality, emotional results. Definitely chose the right vocals for my song and I hope to work with her again in the future!
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Lydia nailed the track in one, with great flavour and passion in her voice. Awesome! She also did it really quick, which is another big plus. She may definitely be one of my go to singers, in the future, as well.
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Lydia has a great voice and a true professional in terms of catering for the producer's needs. She's attentive, reliable and friendly. I would definitely recommend her and hopefully will be using her again for future song projects.
- Neal Sabel
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Once again Lydia delivers beautiful tracks and nails it perfectly on the first pass. I love working with Lydia and am very grateful to have met her.
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I love working with Lydia. She's an amazing musician and always lays down perfect tracks, the first time.
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Lydia consistently delivers high quality professional and beautiful tracks. Thank you Lydia!
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Lydia is a talented and awesome musician. The quality of her sounds are second to none. Always a pleasure working with Lydia.
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I truly love working with Lydia. She's an amazing musician and a super nice person. High quality work whether it's piano, keys, strings or vocals, if you work with Lydia, you will not be disappointed.
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Excellent work!
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Another song that Lydia recorded BGV for me. Having her sing harmony and BGV in my album has been one of the best decisions I ever made. We started with a single song a couple of years ago and now we have collaborated in a full album - and more. She's an amazing singer. In this song she made it sound like Lennon and McCartney were singing backup vocals - just like "Because". Fantastic job.
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Lydia recorded BGV for a rocking song of mine - very different and style from the previous ones and still she managed to rock it! Always a pleasure working with such a talented singer.
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Lydia is very fast, has great communication, is a fantastic vocalist and delivered exactly what I asked for. A real professional. Her harmonies to my song are way beyond what I expected. Very sophisticated. Thank you, Lydia,
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Lydia recorded BGV and piano for a song on my new album. Again a tremendous job. Such a sweet and tender voice, with beautiful and subtle piano arrangements. Her take on my instructions is always better than what I initially had in mind. She lifted my song to the heavens!! Thank you, Lydia!
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Lydia is great to work with. Super talented, total professional and fast turn arounds that are always perfect the first time.
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Lydia is the best! No way I'd ever go to anyone else for piano or strings, AND she's also an amazing singer. She's a complete professional and should be your first choice here at Soundbetter.com.
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Another fantastic job by Lydia. She recorded BGV for my new single, with emotion, good taste and superb quality. Thanks, Lydia!
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For the 4th time, i worked with Lydia and as always, she gave me what i expected.
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Lydia is a very accomplished piano player and plays with feeling.
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6th song so far for which Lydia records BGV for me. She was amazing as always and this time we pushed it to new horizons, exploring gospel/soul influences, like a church choir, in the song. Fantastic!!! There's no limit for her talent. Thank you, Lydia
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Awesome result yet again . Lydia brings the magic to a song and takes it to the next level . Her high standard of professionalism and quality had been consistent on every job . So good
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Amazing singer :-)
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Once again quality work from a great singer . I must say the quality of the recorded vocal tracks that Lydia sends is of the highest standard . Lydia, s voice is the missing colour in my musical painting . more stars
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Such a pleasure to have Lydia sing my song , communication was fantastic and the performance was classy her voice is rich and dynamic . She has taken this song to a new level .
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Lidya is the best singer I have ever done my songs with!
Unfortunately all the jobs with the backround vocals for that project are finished. I will be really missing this process!!!
Lidya, you put a lot of love inside this album of the 19 songs.
I do apreciate this work!
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На данный момент Лидия записала бэк-вокал к 18 песням. Каждая из этих песен задышала новой жизнью и с новыми оттенками. Лида, вы замечательный вокалист и очень исполнительный человек! Счастлив с вами делать свою музыку! Благодарю! Осталась последняя песня из проекта The19, альбом Курок.
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Сегодня просто праздник какой-то! Фантастическая скорость исполнения заказа! Потрясающее исполнение! Обожаю делать песни с Лидией! Благодарю, солнце за океаном!
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Потрясающий вокал, пробивающий все щиты и прямо в сердце и до мурашей по коже! Сижу рыдаю от счастья! Благодарю, тебя солнечный человек!!! Может еще одну запишем? ;)
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Лидия - профессиональный вокалист. Она понимает, что нужно сделать с песней, чтобы она зазвучала. Потрясающее исполнение материала, всё прочувствовано. Очень быстрое исполнение заказа, коммуникабельность.
Благодарю, за все предыдущие песни и эту и следующую!)
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Each time working with Lydia you receive the perfect result. She is the real great singer I can only recommend. Thanks a lot for another one song, Lydia!
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Another one song has been perfectly done by Lydia. I am happy again! Thank you very much!
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Another one song has been perfectly been done by Lydia. She is a great singer understanding what to do. Thanks a lot!
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Once again Lydia delivers a perfect track on the first pass. A true professional and an amazing artist. You can't go wrong by choosing to work with Lydia.
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I worked with Lydia on my last project and as I begin my new project I can't imagine not having Lydia be a part of it. She's the ultimate professional and delivers great performances, right the first time. Whether you need vocals, piano or strings, Lydia should be your first and only choice.
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My collaboration with Lydia is in its 5th song now - and she never ceases to amaze me. Such a talented singer! I can not recommend her enough. Thank you, Lydia!! You are one of my favorite singers in the whole world.
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One more song for which Lydia recorded backing vocals for me.
Super fast turnaround, extremely professional and zero instructions from my side needed, since she understands my work perfectly! Do work with her, you will end up always returning for she is nothing short of amazing. Thank you Lydia! - check_circleVerified
Lydia recorded BGV and piano for another song of mine. She is amazing! I want her in my band hahaha! The song had very busy arrangements and still she managed to fit the piano perfectly, helping create a "wall of sound".
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It's always a pleasure to work with Lydia. She's a pleasant personn and an excellent profesional, she understood what i wanted very fast and provided me a excellent result.
Don't hesitate to work with Lydia ... I'll do it again soon, for sure !-Fab (France)
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Lydia is a wonderful vocalist, precise, creative and executive. Moreover she is just a good person, very communicative.
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Another two songs perfectly have been done by Lydia! Thank you Sunny, very much!
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Lydia is extremely professional and easy to work with!! Thank you!
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Everything Lydia does is to perfection! This is my second time working with her & I could not recommend her more highly!
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This is the 2nd time Lydia recorded backing vocals and piano for a song of mine. She is fantastic! She understands projects very easily and is able to add a lot of creativity and magic of her own, taking my music to a whole other level. We're getting to a point where we don't even need instructions - I trust her completely!
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Another one song in ethno style has done. Lydia is a versatile singer! Awsome job! Thank you very much Lydia!
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Once again, I am convinced of the correctness of my choice in favor of Lydia. Recorded backing vocals for the seventh song with her participation. Thank you very much Lydia!
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Lydia does not just sing a song, she lives in a song. And this is independent of the theme and genre - she is the accomplished artist. See you soon.
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Lydia just has finished another one song in celtic genre for me. She knows how to paint the pictures I can see. Perfect performing, true feelings!
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I like that Lydia can perform in any style I am writing. So I think she doesn't expect which song's style will be the next, but I know exactly that Lydia will be organic again. Thank you so much! She is really great!
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Lydia is a great singer I have ever worked! I was happy following my intuition and chose her for my projects. Thanks a lot!
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This is the second song, in which Lydia recorded the background-vocal. I'm happy that another one of my songs has become brighter and more beautiful. It always happens when you work with professionals. This time I gave complete freedom to the parties of the background-vocal and it works.
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I got the best result I've ever heard. Lydia is a professional in the world of music. The performance of backing vocals is intuitively felt. I had goosebumps during I listened to the result.
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Lydia is extremely professional and an absolute pleasure to work with! She delivered the first demo to me in under 24 hours! Her voice is so beautiful and she sings in such an honest and heartfelt way that really captures the emotion of the lyric. You can tell she is really feeling the song. I give Lydia the very highest recommendation!!
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Exceeded all expectations. Immediate turnaround. Couldn't be happier.
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Lydia recorded lead vocals and piano for a song of mine. Fantastic experience! She was super professional, easy to work with and communicate. Project was delivered quickly, with no revisions needed. Lydia, I am amazed and humbled by your talent. Thank so much and we will definitely work together again. :)
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It always feels like a treat when I have a song for Lydia to do the vocals on, knowing that the project will be a pleasurable experience, but more importantly that the result will be excellent. Always a pleasure to be mixing such polished vocals.
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Working with Lydia was the best decision i could make. She has an amazing voice and clearly understood what i had in mind from my descriptions. Professional musicial skill, clear communication, great work attitude and quick delivery. Amazing experience!
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Lydia is a gifted vocalist with a great work ethic. It's always a pleasure to have her perform on my material
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Lydia is one of the most musically knowledgable and gifted vocalists that I have the pleasure of working with. Always professional and always delivers a top quality performance
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Lydia is very professional, talented and creative! I am very happy with the final product. Would strongly recommend her! Will work with her again for future projects!!!
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Amazing voice and style that enhanced our song beyond expectations.
Experience and energy got this project completed quickly. A great pleasure to work with. Lydia, hope to work together on another song in the future. - check_circleVerified
Lydia is awesome. She has great instincts. She's extremely efficient and professional. A pleasure to work with.
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Beautiful voice,so much talent and flawless precision. Great Lydia!
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Lydia is not only an incredibly talented vocalist, but also really understands the music she's presented with and translates ideas into reality seemingly effortlessly. A rare and unexpected talent that I hope to have the pleasure of working with again in the future.
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I really love working with Lydia. She always delivers high quality professional work. For this particular piece of music, I specifically asked for her opinion on what else it needed and her response and the tracks that she delivered were perfect! I never thought for a second that it would not be great, that's why I asked her!
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I love working with Lydia. Responsive, professional and extremely talented. I always look forward to the next time we can work together. It's always a great experience and the work she does is perfect and beautiful every time.
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I can't say enough great things about Lydia. I truly love working with her. Whether it's for vocals, piano or strings, she consistently delivers amazing work. I trust Lydia 100% with my music. I'll be forever grateful that I had these opportunities to have her be a part of the creation of these songs. I can't imagine them without her on them.
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I really love working with Lydia. She's professional, really nice and has an amazing voice. The lead and harmony vocal tracks she did for this song were perfect on the first pass. You can hear the emotion in her voice. She perfectly went from soft to intense as the song required and nailed it. I could listen to her sing all day. Thanks Lydia!
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I love working with Lydia. She delivers amazing work. This time she performed piano, bass, B3 organ and vocals. I gave her the basic song structure and melody and gave her the freedom to do what she does best. What she delivered was so perfect. She's an amazing musician and her voice is so beautiful! I can't wait for the next song. Thank you Lydia!
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I really love working with Lydia. She is a total professional, extremely talented and really nice person. She consistently delivers amazing work. I can't wait to work with her again. Thanks Lydia!
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Lydia once again delivered a perfect track that enhances the entire feeling of my song. I'm always impressed and very happy with Lydia's work. I can't wait to send Lydia another song for her to work her magic. Thanks Lydia!
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I had the pleasure to work with Lydia again on an instrumental song and the experience was again great! Lydia is a total professional and a great musician. I'm very fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with her twice now and will absolutely reach out to her again for all of my future projects. Thanks Lydia!
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Lydia provided a string arrangement for my song and it was perfect on the first take. Beautiful arrangement and fit perfectly with the song. I couldn't ask for a better experience. A true professional and perfect Soundbetter artist. Thanks Lydia!
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Lydia has fantastic pitch, timing, and emotional interpretation of material. She follows instructions and has immense creativity, as well. Prepare to have your expectations exceeded if you employ her talents.
As a song writer sometimes it’s hard to find someone with the same passion to deliver vocals you envisioned when you began the project. Simply said, Lydia delivered! She was a joy to work with and I can highly recommend her to anyone looking to bring a song to life!
With Lydia's incredible resume, why would anyone use another vocalist? Lydia took on my difficult project when others wouldn't, and I could not be more happy with how my song turned out. Lydia finished the project in a few days, and our back and forth communication was wonderful.
Working with a Grammy nominee was special for me.Lydia is a game-changer. She is a professional - courteous, prompt, versatile, attentive, and intuitive. She completed the work flawlessly the first time and it was gorgeous.
Interview with Lydia Salnikova
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: In my studio, I use: iMac, Mackie HR824s, Logic Pro X studio software, Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII audio interface / mic pre, Baby Bottle mic by BLUE. For my piano sounds, I use Ivory by Synthogy, as well as Ravenscroft and Modern U by VI Labs. For my string sounds, I use LA Scoring Strings by Audiobro. I am always expanding though, and have recently acquired some guitar sound libraries, as well!
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Check out 2 of my articles published in SoundBetter "Tutorials": "Key your song well!" and "Are we in sync?"
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I was very proud to sing the part of Hildegard in "Charlemagne: By the Sword and the Cross" by Christopher Lee (2010). One afternoon, I got the call to do this duet remotely, without much information provided about the project. Recorded it that same afternoon. Only months later did I realize who that rich raspy voice I was singing against belonged to! It was a thrill.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Getting to make music for a living. It's a joy and a privilege.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I see my main job as a musician/singer-for-hire in realizing the client's vision for their project. I check my ego at the door. I bring to the table 15+ years of recording experience, rooted both in Nashville music scene and my original classical music education.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I work in multiple genres, such as pop, rock, alternative, dance/EDM, as well as country and Bluegrass.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: First, I receive any and all materials and instructions from a client. I try to get as much guidance upfront as possible, to minimize revisions later. After I do the work, I send a reference mix for the client to review and approve. I allow one round of minor revisions, if needed. Upon job approval and project marked "complete", I finalize and deliver all tracks in WAV format specified.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Most of the time, I get hired to record lead vocal tracks, background vocal tracks, piano tracks and string arrangements. I also produce/program full midi recordings for some of my clients, as well as offer songwriting/toplining services.

I was the Singer in this production
- Vocals – rock/pop/country (5 clips)
- Vocals – EDM (3 clips)
- Topline writing (4 clips)
- Piano/vocal production (4 clips)
- Singer - FemaleAverage price - $300 per song
- Top line writer (vocal melody)Average price - $600 per song
- PianoAverage price - $150 per song
- Keyboards - SynthAverage price - $150 per song
- String ArrangerAverage price - $250 per song
First half of payment is non-refundable, due to the work put in. Clients may request one round of minor revisions after hearing my work. Typical turnaround is 6-7 business days, but can also rush.
- iMac
- Mackie HR824s
- Logic Pro X
- Universal Audio Apollo Twin MKII
- Baby Bottle mic by BLUE
- Yamaha S90-ES
- Ivory by Synthogy
- LA Scoring Strings by Audiobro