2x Grammy-Nominated Songwriter/Producer for P!nk, John Legend, Backstreet Boys, Daughtry, New Politics & more. "The Bad Dreamers" is my solo project, in which all songs are created start-to-finish entirely by myself. I've also written songs for tv shows such as Modern Family, Dollface, Do Re & Mi, and composed for 50+ national brands.
I've written and produced numerous multi-platinum songs for artists at all levels of the music industry and would love to help you bring your project to life! I offer all services from start to finish for any music project; from conceptualization, songwriting, producing, arranging, mixing and mastering and have a vast network of the highest level of professionals to call upon if I need assistance in any way. Please don't hesitate to reach out, let's talk about what you need and how I might be able to assist!
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Credits
Discogs verified credits for Dave Schuler- Tina Arena
- The Saturdays
- Daughtry
- Ricki-Lee
- The Bad Dreamers
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- P!nk
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- Backstreet Boys
- P!nk
- Paty Cantú
- Tina Arena
- The Saturdays
- John Legend
- Various
- Ricki-Lee
- Paty Cantú
- Anastacia
- New Politics
- The Bad Dreamers
- Braden Barrie*
- The Bad Dreamers
- SayWeCanFly
- The Bad Dreamers
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- Paradise Walk
- The Bad Dreamers
- Paradise Walk
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- P!NK
- Tina Arena
- Tina Arena
- P!nk
Languages
- English
Interview with David Schuler
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Of course I'm very proud of the big records I've made with bigger artists, but it's the smaller, more developmental-level artists that I am most proud to collaborate with. I love nothing more than being a part of someone's journey at an early stage.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Finishing my 3rd album for my solo project, "The Bad Dreamers".
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I don't think so!
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: tomato/tomatoe!
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I'll work my ass off until you're happy but I pride myself on fast, efficient turnarounds. And I won't commit unless I'm certain that I am a match.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The people.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: "What's your rate?" is the most common question. This is impossible to answer because everyone's financial situation is different, which means everyone's budget is different. All I ask is for full transparency with regard to what that looks like and I can assure you that I'll never take advantage or ask for more than I'm worth.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Not sure I know what this one means!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I'm much more interested in having a conversation to get to know the person before the artist. Our life informs our art.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Don't be afraid to ask questions - no question is silly or un-important.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: None. It haunts me lol.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I grew up playing in bands and touring through most of my 20's and began writing and producing for other artists at the age of 28. I'm 42 now and have been working as a producer and songwriter ever since.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Brutally honest storytelling as a lyricist. Darker pop music from a production standpoint.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I've never really had a dream collaborator! Call me weird. haha.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Don't overthink! Get the song written first, add the bells and whistles once you have a song that stands on it's own with no fancy production tricks.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop, Alt-Pop, Indie Pop and Synthwave.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Lyric and Production
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: My absolute best and my absolute worst! Anyone who claims they know "how to write a hit" or "how to blow an artist up" is full of BS. I don't think any one person has a cheat code or a handbook for how to make a project successful; all I can do is facilitate a creative process that allows an artist to take risks and chances. If the music is coming from the right place and being made for the right reasons, there's no such thing as failing.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: As either a producer or a co-writer, it all begins with a thorough conversation to first ensure that I'm a fit for what the artist needs. From that point forward, the real work begins through a process of discovery with the artist. Even though I have tons of experience at all levels, every new project is a first-time for me which is what makes the process of collaboration so exciting.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a home studio setup with all of the usual gear suspects, plus some toys! Various synthesizers, guitars, piano, all rigged and going into a very capable, custom spec'd iMac with tons of firepower for any audio needs.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Very inspired by artists like Duran Duran, David Bowie, NIN and a lot of Kanye's music from 2006-2014.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I'm typically brought in as a producer and songwriter for the vast majority of the projects I work on. This involves a number of things and always means something different based on what the artist needs but I love collaborating and helping an artist realize their vision by any means necessary!
I was the songwriter, producer, mixer and mastering engineer in this production
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Up to 3 revisions are allowed with a 5 business day turnaround for each revision, beginning from the date of hire. All services are "all-in", meaning one flat-fee per song.
- Chappell Roan
- Sabrina Carpenter
- The Bad Dreamers
- Various Synthesizers
- Apollo Twin
- u87
- Various Electric and Acoustic Guitars/Bass Guitar
- Piano
10% discount for returning clients