Composer, Arranger, Keyboardist and Vocalist for Hire
I am a composer and arranger that can work to a brief, and can sing session vocals and play piano/keyboard to a high standard.I have perfect pitch so can work songs out quickly.
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Interview with Paul Jackson
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Have produced a charity single recently and made £2,000 for a local school.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: My own songs.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: No.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital.I do miss analogue though, the warmth.Digital for editing.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: It'll be good.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Creativity and satisfaction of outcome.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Do you do bv's, and will it be ecpensive?
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: It's a hobby.I take it seriously.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What are your aims for your project, and what style suits you best?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: I work to a brief and to a high standard.I can sing, compose and arrange and can work quickly.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Mic, interface, Macbook. Solar powered charger, midi keyboard
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Since 14. 36 years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I'm a funkster.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Michael Buble.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Headroom is the key.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Everything.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Harmonies and a really good ear for creating songs and arrangements.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I work fast and to a high standard
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Arrange first then add vocals.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Home studio running Logic Pro X.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Stevie Wonder, David Foster and Toto.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Program backing tracks, sing session vocals and compose for clients.
