TJ F.

A different kind of mandolin

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TJ F. on SoundBetter

I felt very seen when Andrew Marlin, mandolinist from Watchouse, said, fingers and voice trembling as he held his mandolin: "the world is more than bluegrass." I used to practice playing faster and faster ... and I felt completely empty. So I am exactly the wrong guy if you are seeking lightning fast licks, etc. My approach is different.

I found SoundBetter working on my own music, and have found such success here that I decided to try and live on both sides of the ledger. I play a variety of stringed instruments, but I think that the most differentiated offering I have is my mandolin playing. I play primarily indie folk music. I have fun processing with effects to create unusual sounds, or playing clean. I generally am happiest layering simple concepts. If you think that could add something to your vision, I'd love to chat about what you have in mind.

You can hear a few of my songs here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4USm06PbgyKf4KyS9kt6Sy?si=Xmx_wMipQSqOk6vINoKaiQ

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  1. Review by Kayla Zuskin
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    TJ was super communicative and easy to work with. The guidelines and expectations for the project were clear and well outlined.

  2. Review by Brynja
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    TJ was really great to work with. Looking forward to our future collaborations

  3. Review by Moon Lily Productions
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    TJ was a pleasure to work with. He overcommunicated and was clear about what he wanted and what he was looking for.

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