Mixing, Mastering, Sound Design, and Production are skills I have been developing since age 16. I have studied these skills at university level with BIMM, and am no stranger to the creative process - as I built my skillset writing my own electronic music. No genre or style is off limits for me, and if there's something I don't know, I learn it.
Key Attributes:
- Can mix and master
- Can design sounds for any genre and Foley
- Can work alongside any DAW
- Happy to share or teach what I know
- Aware of copyright law, marketing strategy, and other industry workings
Full Description:
With no prior music qualifications, I made the cut for BIMM with my portfolio alone. That portfolio was made over three months, and I had never written a finished track prior. It doesn't matter if I don't know something now - if you need it done, I can do it.
I made the decision to study music production after hearing music that inspired me like I never had been. My goal now is to deliver that feeling to others as much as possible, by any means possible. Music is the only thing I have ever had a focus and drive for, and I will continue to develop and learn with each project. Hopefully, I can help those I work with do the same.
If working within a certain DAW is a concern for you, not to worry - my past projects have made me capable with Pro Tools, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and FL Studio. Working with Cockos Reaper won't be an issue either.
On top of the skills I have mentioned, I have also worked on Foley projects, and projects dealing with room acoustics. I possess an awareness of the workings of the music industry. Such as copyright law, marketing, and proper licensing.
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Credits
Interview with Thestral (Ashley)
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Challenge what you know, always. The old methods certainly work, but that means there are a lot of people doing the same things, and joining the club won't help you to stand out. Be willing to take risks - the success of your passion is worth some bravery.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital. Reproductions of analogue equipment are becoming incredibly accurate, and as time goes on the only true limitation will be processing power. That said - nothing beats a skilled musician pouring their passion into their instrument in many cases.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: My music career currently occupies 5 years of my life
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: If I knew how, I would. Hopefully that's a reflection of my originality, so I'll leave the more complicated explanations to my music.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Never underestimate the power of doing some research. 30 minutes researching and 30 minutes working will be more productive than simply an hour of work in most cases.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Mixing usually sees me working with indie/pop rock tracks, but writing is based in all things electronic.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My adaptability and lateral thinking.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: My passion and love for what music is, does, and stands for. The desire for you and your voice to be heard through music, in a way that allows you to give the most true expression of yourself possible.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: When mixing, the initial focus is to establish rhythm - this means starting with drums and any rhythm sections, e.g. rhythm guitar. Once I have these supporting each other, I will then mix in bass parts, lead parts, and vocal parts in that order. Writing a track involves first building a drum pattern, then bass, melody and chords, to form an initial hook that the rest of the track will be built around.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I maintain several (currently 5) methods of monitoring audio, to ensure my mixes are suitable for a variety of systems and setups. Writing a track centers around the use of hardware controllers, powerful digital synths, and my microphones working in tandem to move in a different direction with each project.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Easily on this list are names such as Space Laces, Tomás Onderka (Scraton), Too Many Zooz, The Dead South, Static X, Esseks, and Terror Reid.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mixing comes up the most often, with sound design and assisting in sequencing/arrangement also being common.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To always be open with my ideas, as well as open to yours. To help you bring your vision to life.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Knowing that I've had a positive impact on someone's life.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Nobody specific. Each subculture of music brings its own set of knowledge and practices to the table, and thus an opportunity to further learn and improve what I do.
I was the Songwriter, Producer, and Mixing Engineer in this production
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $75 per song
- Sound DesignAverage price - $50 per minute
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $50 per song
- Beat MakerAverage price - $150 per song
- Time alignment - QuantizingAverage price - $40 per track
Can reliably do 5 revisions within a week, but willing to make further revisions at no extra cost.
- Studio headphones and monitors
- an ever-developing set of skills
- and the drive to get the best possible result each time
Get a free master with your first 3 mixes - Whether they're singles, EPs, or other. For your first beat that I make, mix and master will be included. If you request a master at the same time as your mix, get 20% off
