Brian Woodward on SoundBetter

I am a seasoned multi-instrumentalist with mixing and mastering skills that can help see your project to completion.

I live in Boulder, CO and have been a musician for 30+ years. I have a classical background but specialize in Rock/Pop and RnB.Bass guitar is my primary instrument

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groovespeak

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English

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Interview with Brian Woodward

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I mixed and mastered "Groovespeak - Let It Go' and also played bass, and sang backup.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: A reggae album named "Numinous". I have all the base tracks complete and just need to "paint the house".
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital. We are finally there.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: We will get this completed together.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: That it doesn't feel like work because I love it.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Who are you? I am someone with a valid perspective.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: When it comes to songwriting I would say that it comes from without, not within.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What is your reference, or favorite album.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Be prepared to be amazed.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Sequencer, mic, multitrack recorder, bass & guitar
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've recorded and performed with various ensembles, with varying levels of success for 40 years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Rootsy & Realistic
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I'd like to work with new artists who aren't jaded.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Less is More.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Rock, R&B, Americana, Reggae, Acoustic
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My ears and their ability to notice and fix problems.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Love
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I start with drums and do a holistic top down mix on them then work in the bass so that it sits well with the drums. I have signal chains saved for most instruments and vocals. I deal with any issues that prevent a full sonic spectrum and spend way too much time making sure everything is just right before mastering. I have mastering secrets that I have learned over the years from working in analog studios.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My studio somehow imparts a very "Boulder" feel to recordings. I have a large collection of mics, outboard gear and plugins.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I'm a big fan of the analog gods of days past.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I can put all the finishing touches on a mix and master said mix to an exquisite work of art.