Austin Moorhead

Pro Pop and Country Producer

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Pro Pop and Country Nashville producer with 15+ Years in the industry and milIions of streams worldwide. I've worked with some of the biggest Nashville/L.A artists including Carly Pearce, Maddie and Tae, and Mickey Guyton. I’ll work to get you the modern sound YOU want, with top quality results that will stand out!

Looking for a professional full production package for your songs with a fresh, modern sound? I specialize in both pop and country. I'm a Nashville based professional Producer who has been in the industry for 15+ years. After receiving my Master's in Music from Yale, I spent time in New York City as a musician/producer before starting my full time production studio in Nashville. I've toured and worked in the studio with both major label and independent artists including Carly Pearce, Mickey Guyton, and Maddie and Tae as a "utility" player, playing guitars, keyboards, mandolin, banjo, pedal steel, and dobro, so I'm able to track everything myself at a pro level.

Recorded in a top-notch home studio on top of the line gear, you can be sure you are getting top quality in sound, and I will work with you to get it just right. I would love to find out about your specific project, and will get you a modern sound that will stand out!

How I work:
Full Song Productions: You send me a rough demo/worktape of your song with vocals and guitar or piano, and after discussing production ideas/references/etc with you, I'll arrange, produce, perform, mix, and master the entire track from scratch, including mixing your vocals in. My goal is to always give you productions you will LOVE, and I don't set a limit on adjustments.

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475 Reviews - 126 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Christian L.
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    Austin did an amazing job on my track. I truly admire his talent and skills—he’s an incredible producer. I highly recommend working with him!

  2. Review by Luke B.
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    Austin is the man! I brought him a half finished song from my band and he helped get this to a finish line I didn't know existed. He is super responsive and willing to work through even the smallest of items. I am looking forward to the upcoming songs we will partner on!

  3. Review by Katherine K.
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    Austin is an absolute joy to work with. Super talented, kind, and professional. Incredibly efficient and quick with revisions, notes, and any feedback you give him. Made the whole process so easy and fun! Thanks Austin you’re the BEST!!!

  4. Review by Michael L.
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    I decided to work with Austin as he has point of view and was additive to mine. He delivered quickly and was open to different ideas. I will work with him again in a minute. A friend of mine who works in production with a big company heard what he did on my project and said he would reach out to him as it was so professional.

  5. Review by Anthea B.
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    Amazing, Austin hits the nail on the head pretty much first go. Couldn't recommend him enough!

  6. Review by Christian L.
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    Austin did an amazing job on my song! The production is absolutely top-notch, and the guitar work is incredible. He really brought my vision to life with his attention to detail and creativity. I couldn't be happier with the result. Highly recommend working with him!

  7. Review by Matthew S.
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    Austin took a vocal track and background guitar chords and created a fantastic production track with the feel and vibe we were looking for. He also did a great job mixing and mastering. He is definitely one of the better producers we have worked with in terms of overall quality of the final track.

  8. Review by Reinaeiry
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    Always a pleasure working with Austin!

  9. Review by Eddie Wang
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    Really quick at getting things for you, and I love the vibes of the songs we've created! Thanks Austin!

  10. Review by Colin T.
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    Top notch production again. One of the best I've worked with on this site.

  11. Review by Laura G.
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    Austin is a professional through and through! Executed a track for vocals within 48 hours! Amazing talent and producer!

  12. Review by Lana C.
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    Austin is great. I only needed to give a reference and explain what environment the song was aimed at and he came up with the perfect track. 100% recommended.

  13. Review by Big W.
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    Austin was incredible to work with. He is fast, focused, and professional. He gave me exactly what I was looking for. I look forward to working on more projects with him.

  14. Review by Zak K.
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    I’ve worked with Austin many times and I’m consistently very happy with the results. He’s able to understand and capture the artist vision extremely well and is exceptionally talented as a musician and producer.

  15. Review by David S.
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    Third time is a charm as they say. Third time working with Austin and he delivered an incredible interpretation of our original idea of the song. He truly does listen to the concept of what you are trying to do and brings it to life. Exceptional !!!! We will continue to work with him as we move forward.

  16. Review by Scott B.
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    I hired Austin as producer from my song, From Her Home, and I ended up with as good a sound as I could have hoped for. I think Austin went above and beyond to get just the sound I was looking for. He played exquisite guitar on the song, as well as mixing live strings and percussion to get an incredible sound and song overall. I'm very happy with our final product!

  17. Review by GEER C.
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    Austin is very professional! Wonderful collaborate experience

  18. Review by Kavan S.
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    Austin is an incredible producer. He took on board our references and created an amazing song with Taylor Marshall, a singer songwriter on SB.

    Thanks Austin! We look forward to doing another track with you.

  19. Review by Matt Freedman
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    Austin is the best pop producer I have worked with. He is professional, talented and extremely responsive. I've worked on over a dozen songs now with him and he has nailed every one. I look forward to doing more together.

  20. Review by Lorien R.
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    Austin is such a pro! He’s so easy to work with and has the expertise to take your song to the next level! If you have the chance to record vocals with him in Nashville it’s worth it too he has a great set up! Definitely going to work with him again!!

Interview with Austin Moorhead

  1. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  2. A: I did a lot of production/mixing work recently for an Australian artist named Ky Baldwin. He has kind of an Ed Sheeran/singer songwriter vibe that I really loved. Also there's a young country/pop duo named Wild Fire I've produced/mixed a lot of stuff for recently.

  3. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  4. A: I'm producing full time in my Nashville studio. On any given day I may be working on synth sounds for a modern pop track, or tracking acoustic guitars for a country/modern Nashville song.

  5. Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

  6. A: There are so many great providers, it just depends what you're looking for. Feel free to ask me if you need any recommendations for singers/musicians/etc!

  7. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  8. A: Both!! I use a mix of both in almost every project I do. Sometimes you need a piece of hardware for what you're doing, but a lot of times digital plugins work better for what you need. I don't use "templates", and am always trying new things to get the sound I want for the project. I have so many guitars/synths/keyboards set up and ready to go in my studio, depending on what any given track needs.

  9. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  10. A: I promise I will do my best to find the sound YOU want, and not try to put my mark on it as a player. I listen and work with the artist and won't stop until we have exactly what you want. At the end of the day, my job is to make you and your song sound the best I possibly can, and that's what I will do!

  11. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  12. A: I love the creative process. I love taking a rough demo through the stages of production, and coming up with parts that will suit that particular song the best. There's so much freedom and creativity in that. I really love that.

  13. Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

  14. A: I get asked a lot about specific gear/plugin/mix settings. There's a lot of people who are obsessed with getting a certain compressor/mic/piece of gear, and think that will make them sound like artist "so and so". Gear can only do so much, it's about learning how to use it, and perfecting your craft. Good technique beats gear every time, both in production and performance.

  15. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  16. A: I think the industry has changed so much. A lot of people think they still need to spend a TON of money renting a huge recording studio on a vintage console/etc. There is definitely a place for that, depending on the genre/vibe/etc you're going for, but there's SO MUCH you can do in a home studio now. Some of the biggest pop hits of the last 10 years were tracked in home studios.

  17. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  18. A: I always ask for at least a couple reference tracks that you think fit the style of what you're going for. The more specific you can be, the more helpful. Maybe there's one song you love the drums/percussion on, and another you really like a synth sound, or whatever it may be. The more descriptive you can be, the better. That helps me know what direction to go in, and I can blend that with my own personal contributions.

  19. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  20. A: Go with your gut! This is not an objective field, everything is completely subjective, so sometimes hiring a producer because of specific credits they have or things they've done is not the best for YOUR music. Ask me any questions you want, and let's make sure I'm the best fit! I often turn down jobs because I know I'm not going to be the best fit for what they are looking for. I will never take on a job if I think someone else would be a better fit for your specific style/sound.

  21. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  22. A: I started as a professional guitarist, and quickly got obsessed with production. I went to Yale for music, and then moved to NYC and began playing multiple instruments on Broadway shows, as well as producing. Then I moved to Nashville and did a mix of touring with Major label artists and Music Production. I switched to producing Full Time about 5 years ago, and now produce out of my Nashville studio full time.

  23. Q: How would you describe your style?

  24. A: I love adding the "frosting" on top of the cake. By that I mean instruments like a shimmery pop synth, or atmospheric pedal steel part, which add a sweet layer on top of the track you've already worked hard to make. I aim for tasteful and stylistic parts and will never sound "showy". It's always about the song for me and not about the individual parts. It's ALL about the groove. Whether it's a country/ folk track or a pop/rock track, I'll find the sound/ style you want and work to make that come out.

  25. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  26. A: Jack Antonoff. I think he's amazing at blending the kind of throwback New Jersey Bruce Springsteen Rock sound with fresh, modern pop sounds. The stuff he's done with Taylor Swift is amazing. Everything he does sounds fantastic, and both nostalgic and brand new at the same time. I love working on tracks that have both of those elements.

  27. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  28. A: Don't overuse compression/ effects, or over-complicate parts. And don't record in a vaccuum. Meaning, don't isolate parts and make them sound the best they can on their own. This will actually make the recording worse. When mixing a project, all that matters is how the tracks sound together. Also, don't be afraid to try different/ weird things/sounds. If you have a hip-hop track and think pedal steel would sound cool on it, let's do it!! That's more than one tip, but there you go....

  29. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  30. A: Pop and Country

  31. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  32. A: My strongest skill is my ability to jump around to many different instruments during the production process, so I can quickly track whatever part/sound I think the song needs. That, along with having seen the industry from so many different sides, gives me a unique skill set.

  33. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  34. A: As a player, I feel like my strongest asset is arranging/ coming up with the right parts for a song. If you have something that you think needs something and can't figure out what it is, I will work to find the right part to fit it. Whether that's a new/inventive synth or keyboard sound, some shiny pedal steel guitar parts on top of your track, dobro for a swampier sound, or rhythm acoustic guitar to glue the track together, I'll work to make your track sound the best it can. The parts/ mixes you get from me will always be top studio quality and I will work as hard/ long on a project as I need to until you're happy with it. I will do as many revisions on a project that you want until we get it right where you want it.

  35. Q: What's your typical work process?

  36. A: After speaking with the client about references/ideas/overall goals in terms of production, I generally start from a rough demo of a song. I map it out in my head and then build the track from scratch layer by layer. Then once I've sent that over and made any adjustments you want, I mix I vocals and master the track.

  37. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  38. A: Professional Home Studio with 2 ISO booths and guitar amp ISO box, Distressor EL8X Compressor, Chandler TG2 Abbey Road Stereo Pre, Vintage guitar amps including 1961 Blonde Bassman, Peluso Mic's, WAVES/Universal Audio/Soundtoys/Output/Sonnox/Omnisphere/etc plugins, Tons of Mics, Electric guitars, Analog Synths, Pedal Steel/ Dobro/ Acoustics (Gibson, Martin, etc)/ Mandolin, Apollo x6, Adam 7X monitors, Arturia Keylab, LOTS of other stuff!

  39. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  40. A: Jack Antonoff, Finneas, Busbee, Jay Joyce, Rick Rubin

  41. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  42. A: The majority of what I do is produce full pop or country tracks, including mixing/mastering. This includes arrangements, performing, recording, and mixing an entire song from scratch. You send me a guitar/ vocal or piano/ vocal demo of your song, and I'll take it from there after we've discussed references/etc. Revisions are free until you're happy with it!

  43. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  44. A: Matches Water Purifier Fishing Pole Swiss Army Knife Gibson J45

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  • Taylor Swift
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  • Vintage 1972 Dobro
  • Gibson J45
  • GFI Ultra Pedal Steel
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