Chris App

Guitarist, Bassist, Songwriter

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Custom mixing/mastering/production and guitar session work for your song's riffs and solos - specializing in Indie Pop, Funk, Blues, & Lo-Fi.

I am an independent guitarist, songwriter, and producer with nearly 10 years of music production experience including mixing and mastering across multiple genres. My work has over one million streams across platforms worldwide. For guitar session work, I love to combine catchy, blues-infused guitar riffs with memorable grooves and vocals. My passion for improv soloing translates into specialized custom guitar riffs, solos, and rhythm chords for your songs. I want to do everything I can to help make your music stand out and shine with deliberate, energizing solos that will set the mood, establish the groove, and kick your song into high gear! I'm looking forward to working together!

Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.

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  • English

27 Reviews

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  1. Review by Sean Hurley
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    Great song and a great vibe from Chris. A real pleasure to play bass on it!

  2. Review by Brandon Davis
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    Thanks again Chris!

  3. Review by Simon Jacobsson
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    Amazing as always!! Chris is so easy to work with and provides fast and great feedback. On top of that, he’s such a kind person and an incredible artist and musician. 5 stars all the way!!

  4. Review by Peter
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    It was super to work with Chris :) Thank you

  5. Review by Killian Cruiser
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    Chris is always fantastic to work with! Great writer in many styles and just gets it!!
    5+++ stars all around!

  6. Review by Zack Dyer
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    First time working with Chris and he made it easy! He knows what he wants and communicates that very well. Would collab anytime. True Pro

  7. Review by Brandon Davis
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    Love working with Chris! This is my 6-7th time working with him and it's always a very smooth process!

  8. Review by Simon Jacobsson
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    Chris is amazing!! This was my third time working with him and the process was so smooth yet again. 5 stars all the way!!

  9. Review by J.M.
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    Chris delivered EXCELLENT guitar solos and riffs for my instrumental track!! He worked quickly and was an absolute pleasure to work with!! I definitely recommend working with Chris on your next song! :)

  10. Review by Hugo Lee
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    Once more such a fun experience working with Chris! This guy is the real deal and makes some truly special music- a pleasure to play sax for!

  11. Review by Brandon Davis
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    Woohooo! Another one from Chris! Great artist and easy to work with!

  12. Review by Simon Jacobsson
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    Another amazing experience working with Chris!! So easy to work with and such a kind person.

  13. Review by Killian Cruiser
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    Really love working with Chris on any type of style! Really great ear for a catchy melody and cool vibe :)
    Also an all around nice guy!

  14. Review by Simon Jacobsson
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    I loved working with Chris! Insanely talented and a really great guy. Communication was smooth from start to finish. Highest recommendations and 5 stars!!

  15. Review by Brandon Davis
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    Always a pleasure working with Chris! Super talented guy! Thank you again for having me !

  16. Review by Hugo Lee
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    Awesome experience working with Chris! Quick communication, clear instructions and a great track to play sax over. Highly recommended!

  17. Review by Sine
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    It was a pleasure to work with Chris. He is nice and has a clear vision of what he wants. Communication was easy and quick and I'd be happy to work together again.

  18. Review by Sean Killeen
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    Amazing working with Chris. such a great song & person! hope to work together again soon

  19. Review by Killian Cruiser
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    Chris is an amazing talented songwriter, he is able to jump between genres seamlessly and his lyrics and Melodies get stuff in your hear for days! He is also a very tasteful guitar player which make producing around his ideas very very easy! Also super nice guy who doesn’t pressure you and understands the process. 5+++++ stars all around!

  20. Review by Killian Cruiser
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    Amazing songwriter to work with! Came to me with a fantastic song and idea but then just gave me the time and freedom to run with it :)
    Really good ear for melody and cool guitar lines aswell!
    Seems like a really nice guy too!
    5+++ stars all around!

Interview with Chris App

  1. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  2. A: Digital because of the versatility and accessibility for a broader reach of musicians to deliver high-quality work without needing thousands (if not hundreds of thousands) of dollars for equipment.

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

  4. A: I promise to put my heart (sounds cheesy but it's true) into the riffs and solos I create for your music because this is my favorite thing I could possibly work on, and while it takes a lot of effort, it's pure joy when the final result is reached.

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

  6. A: What is your song's chord structure? What style are you aiming for? Is there anything you have in mind for a solo or riff you would like me to aim towards?

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

  8. A: This is currently my side job but have been producing music for nearly 10 years.

  9. Q: How would you describe your style?

  10. A: I would describe my style as groovy blues with an upbeat indie twist.

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

  12. A: While a compressor can be very useful, it is not explicitly necessary if the track is recorded well and may better serve the song to avoid using it if possible.

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

  14. A: I recently released two of my songs, "Amethyst Kiss" and "Blue Water" that have been very positively received. I was the composer, producer, mixer, guitarist, and singer-songwriter for both of these tracks.

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

  16. A: I am working on my own singles that vary between instrumentals and traditional vocals.

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

  18. A: I absolutely recommend working with Nate Kohrs for music production and Brandon Chase for pop/country vocals.

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

  20. A: I would love to work with Dan Auerbach from The Black Keys since he works with many artists from different genres to create some really interesting tracks and ideas.

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

  22. A: I usually work on Indie Pop/Rock, Blues, Funk, and Lo-Fi songs.

  23. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  24. A: My strongest skill is my knack for creativity and execution when making a riff or solo from scratch.

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

  26. A: I bring a unique ability to create catchy/memorable riffs and provide guitar solos that are tailored to each song (not shredding unless specifically requested). I take a lot of pride in my ability to create these melodies that enhance the song's energy.

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

  28. A: I receive the basic song structure, including chords, and then I send back the riffs/solos the customer wants. I offer 2 revisions per service unless there are major revisions required.

  29. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  30. A: I use a Pro Studio One 5 DAW, a Focusrite Scarlett 8i6 AI, & Boss ME-80 Effects Pedal. My guitar collection includes an American Ultra Stratocaster and a Taylor GS Mini-e Koa.

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

  32. A: John Mayer, KALEO, The Black Keys, Bruce Springsteen, Marcus King, and Eddie Hazel are some of my music role models.

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

  34. A: I love guitar work involving the creation of solos and riffs, but I also thrive with rhythm and chord structures. While I am relatively new to SoundBetter, I have worked with premium singers and producers on some of my own tracks, so I am familiar with the SoundBetter job process.

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City Lights (feat. Alena & Hugo Lee)

I was the Guitarist, Songwriter, and Composer in this production

Terms Of Service

For production/mixing/mastering, 4 revisions, 2-3 weeks typical turn around time. For guitar/bass, prices are for 1 track each (2 revisions), 2-3 days. All services subject to listed buyout prices.

GenresSounds Like
  • John Mayer
  • KALEO
  • The Black Keys
Gear Highlights
  • Fender American Ultra Stratocaster
  • Taylor GS Mini-e Koa
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