Musicproduction
Song production, songwriting, music for video and film, and recorded session parts, from a producer who plays double bass, bass guitar, guitar, keys and drums. In person at The Snedlab in Coburg North, or online.
- Parts for your songs
- Your idea to a finished track
- Music for video, film and ads
Session parts $90 a song · Production from $550 a song
What Johncan make for you
Bring a song, a demo, a voice memo or a video.
Tap a track below to jump to that service. Not sure which one you need? Get in touch and describe the project.
The fulllist
Recorded session parts
- Session double bass
- Session bass guitar
- Session guitar
- Session keys
- Session drums
Music for video
- Original music for video, film, ads and brands
- Alternative versions for video: instrumental, cut-downs, TV mix
Backing tracks and samples
- Backing tracks and playback stems for live shows
- Sample packs and sound libraries
Mixing and mastering
- Mixdowns of songs and tracks
- Mastering for songs, EPs and albums
- Editing and vocals
- Audio for video, film and podcasts
Need something not on the list? Ask John.
Recordedsession parts
Real instrument parts recorded for your song: double bass, bass guitar, guitar, keys and drums. Send the song with a few notes on what you hear, and John writes and records a part that fits, or plays the part you have already written.
Parts are recorded at The Snedlab and sent back as audio files, ready to drop into your session.
Good for
- Songwriters with a demo that needs real players
- Producers who want a played feel instead of programmed parts
- Bands missing a player for a recording
- Songs in any style
- Producers who need a bassline, guitar part or keys that feel human
- Live band recordings with one part that needs replacing
- Remote collaborators anywhere in the world
What you send
- The song as a WAV or MP3 file, at its final tempo
- The tempo and key, or the Live Set
- A reference track or a few notes on the feel
- A chart or the written part, if you have one
- Any parts you want kept or avoided
- Where the part should sit: busy, simple, high or low
What you get
- The part as WAV files, lined up to the start of your song
- One round of changes
- Two or three takes to choose from
- Dry parts, plus versions with amp or effects if they suit the song
- Parts played on electric bass, upright bass, guitar, keys or drums
Prices
- Any one instrument, one song: $90
- Double bass, bass guitar, guitar, keys or drums: $90 each a song
- Long or complex songs: quoted first
Production andarrangement
Song production takes your idea to a finished track. It can start from a voice memo, a demo, a Live Set, or a song you play on guitar or piano. John builds the arrangement, plays or programs the parts, chooses the sounds, then mixes and masters it.
You hear the track as it develops and give notes along the way.
Good for
- Singer-songwriters with songs but no production
- Artists with demos that need to sound finished
- Producers stuck at the arrangement stage
- Songs that need a full band sound: bass, guitar, keys and drums
- Electronic tracks that need real instruments on top
- Artists who want to be involved in every step
What you send
- A voice memo, demo or Live Set
- Lyrics and chords, if you have them
- Two or three reference tracks you like the sound of
- Notes on the feel you are after and songs you love
- Any deadline or release date
What you get
- A finished track, mixed and mastered
- The stems
- Two rounds of changes
- Real instruments played by John where the song needs them
- Updates to listen to as the track develops
- The Live Set, if you work in Ableton Live
- Instrumental and a cappella versions, as an option
Prices
- Song production: from $550 a song, including mix and master
- Arrangement only: $65 an hour
Hourly work can have a cap. Tell John the most hours you want to spend, and he checks with you before going past it.
Songwriting andcomposition
Writing music with you or for you: chord progressions, melodies, song structure and instrumental pieces. Co-write in the studio or online, or send a brief and John writes to it.
Good for
- Artists with lyrics that need music
- Producers who want fresh chords and melodies
- Anyone who needs an instrumental piece
- Songwriters stuck on a verse, chorus or bridge
- Artists writing for an EP or album
What you send
- Lyrics, ideas or a brief
- Reference tracks
- What the music is for
- Voice memos of melodies or riffs
- Songs you love the shape of
What you get
- A demo recording of the song or piece
- The Live Set, if you want it
- Chords, melody and structure worked out together
- A chart or lead sheet, if you want one
- Co-writing in person at The Snedlab or online
Prices
- Songwriting and composition: $65 an hour
- Before starting: an estimate of the hours
Hourly work can have a cap. Tell John the most hours you want to spend, and he checks with you before going past it.
Music forvideo
Original music written for your video, film, ad or brand, timed to the picture.
You also get versions for editing: an instrumental, cut-downs for shorter edits, and a TV mix.
Good for
- Videographers and filmmakers
- Businesses making ads or social media content
- Brands that want a sound of their own
- Short films, documentaries and music videos
- YouTube channels, podcasts and online courses that need a theme
What you send
- The video or a rough cut
- Reference tracks
- How long it runs and where it will be shown
- The moments the music should hit
- Any music you like for the mood
What you get
- The music as WAV files, timed to the picture
- Alternative versions for editing
- Two rounds of changes
- Music cut to the picture, with hits on the key moments
- Short cut-downs, such as 30, 15 and 6 second versions
- Separate stems so your editor can adjust the mix
Prices
- Original music: from $150 a finished minute
- Extra alternative versions: $65 an hour
Hourly work can have a cap. Tell John the most hours you want to spend, and he checks with you before going past it.
Backing tracksand samples
Backing tracks and playback stems for performing live: your songs split into the parts you need, ready to play along with as a band or solo.
Sample packs and sound libraries: drums, loops and sounds recorded and designed for producers, or for a brand.
Need the whole show set up to run from Ableton Live? John also builds live rigs for performers and bands.
Good for
- Bands and solo artists who play with backing tracks
- Performers moving to a playback setup
- Producers and brands who want their own sound library
- DJs and producers adding live elements to their sets
- Bands that want click and cue tracks
What you send
- Your Live Set, session or stems
- The set list
- For samples: what the sounds are for
- How you play the show: Session View, Arrangement View or another setup
- Which parts the band plays live and which come from playback
What you get
- Playback stems as WAV files, organised and named
- Sample packs as WAV files
- Click and cue tracks for the band
- The set split into songs, ready to play
- Sounds named and organised so they are easy to find
Prices
- Backing tracks and playback stems: $65 an hour
- Sample packs and sound libraries: quote on request
Hourly work can have a cap. Tell John the most hours you want to spend, and he checks with you before going past it.
Why workwith John
John is a multi-genre multi-instrumentalist and producer. He plays double bass, bass guitar, guitar, keys and drums, and has a Bachelor of Music in jazz performance as a bass guitar major.
He has performed as a live musician and electronic producer across a great diversity of genres, and has taught music production in Ableton Live for many years, so he can work in whatever style your music needs.
From your idea to the finished music.
- Session parts: about a week a song
- Bigger projects: a date agreed up front
Describe the project
What it is, what you need, and when you need it. Reference tracks help.
A price and a date
Half up front to book the work.
Send what you have
A demo, a voice memo, a Live Set, a video, or the song so far.
John makes the music
Then sends it to you to listen.
Your notes
Send each round of notes as one list.
The final files
Sent once the balance is paid.
In the studio,or online
$90 a song
One instrument on one song: double bass, bass guitar, guitar, keys or drums.
From $550 a song
Your idea to a finished track, including mix and master.
From $150 a minute
Per finished minute of original music.
$65 an hour
Songwriting, arrangement, backing tracks and extra changes. You get an estimate of the hours before John starts.
Questionspeople ask
Can you record parts for my song remotely?
Yes. Send the song and John records the part at The Snedlab, then sends it back as audio files.
What should I send?
Whatever you have: a demo, a voice memo, a Live Set or the song so far, plus a reference track or two you like the sound of.
Can you mix and master it too?
Yes. Song production includes mix and master, and the audio engineering page covers mixing and mastering on their own.
Can I work with John in person?
Yes. Work can happen in person at The Snedlab in Coburg North, online, or a mix of both.
Session parts, song production, songwriting and music for video, in person at The Snedlab in Coburg North or online.
Tell Johnabout your project
What it is, what you need, and when you need it.
