Here is a list of record producers and recording studios in the United States and worldwide. Many of the producers on this list specialize in developing new talent and producing demos. Some of them are looking to find great, new artists, to produce and shop for label deals. Others strictly focus on demo production. The producers listed below are experienced professionals. However, it is up to each singer, songwriter or artist to research and find the best producers and studios to work with. Please get samples of each producer's work, and learn about their credentials, before you agree to work with them.
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Denny Martin has a wealth of experience to draw from as he spent many years producing in L.A. before moving to Nashville in 1996. He can help a young artist develop and find material for them or he can work with an experienced artist looking for new direction. Denny's abilities run the gamut from arranging and engineering to producing and songwriting. He's worked with a huge list of clients and has a full service studio for "live" drums and full band. He can also handle more programmed types of music such as R&B/pop. Whether you need a demo or a complete artist project, working with Denny Martin is all about the personal touch. Alan O'Day, a hit writer/artist in L.A., says, "From help in polishing your songs, to creative arrangement and production ideas, to choosing great players, I passionately recommend Denny's work."
Larry Beaird
Beaird Music Group, Inc.
Larry Beaird, President
Nashville, TN
(country, pop, rock, Americana, Contemporary Christian, acoustic)
E-mail: contact@beairdmusicgroup.com.
Website: www.beairdmusicgroup.com
Beaird Music Group, Inc. (voted one of Nashville’s best recording studios by readers of Music Row Magazine) is one of Nashville’s premier recording facilities. We are located in the heart of Nashville, where our recording complex houses 3 studios. Whether you are an artist looking to record an entire album or a writer looking to record demos of your songs, Beaird Music Group takes care of the recording process from start to finish.
Kim Copeland is an independent producer with over 15 years in the music business, located in the heart of Music Row. She works with artists at all levels. Being both a respected musician and a trained vocal coach, she brings the perfect blend of talents to any project. Kim is NOT an engineer. She chooses to work with independent engineers so that she can maintain her complete focus on the over all quality and integrity of the project. Kim also has several group song demo sessions each month where she brings the same high quality recording opportunities to songwriters to help them get a step up on the competition. Count on Kim to give you the best recordings possible, and also the attention you and your songs deserve.
Jud Friedman Studio
Jud Friedman
North Hollywood, CA
(pop, rock, AC, R&B) E-mail:judfriedman@earthlink.net Website:www.judfriedman.com
Jud Friedman is a hit songwriter/producer/arranger who has been nominated for Grammy, Oscar and Golden Globe Awards. He has had hits with Whitney Houston ("Run To You"), James Ingram ("I Don't Have The Heart") Kenny Loggins ("For The First Time"), and cuts with Barbra Streisand, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Ray Charles and many others. Jud is currently accepting a limited number of clients for demo production and studio work. He has a Pro Tools-based recording studio, and his services include studio engineering, track production, additional instrumentation, vocal performance & production (with a vocal booth, microphones and all necessary outboard gear), mix and mastering.
Track Star Studios
Josquin Des Pres
La Mesa, California (San Diego County)
(pop, hip-hop/R&B, country, rock)
E-mail: josquindespres@cox.net
Websites: www.trackstarstudios.com, and www.josquindespres.com
Josquin des Pres, is a songwriter & producer with over 25 years of music industry experience, working along side some of the biggest names in the industry. His credits include co-writing several songs with Elton John’s legendary lyricist Bernie Taupin, as well as numerous covers by international artists. From his studios in La Mesa, CA. Josquin des Pres does more for his clients then just produce demos or CDs. He helps mold the creative process, planning production strategy and develops the project so that it is competitive on today’s music scene. The "Track Star" team is comprised of world class engineers, producers and in-house musicians. Services include full production services, arranging, recording & mastering.
Newett Music Studios
Anthony Newett
Philadelphia, PA
(pop, AC, R&B, country, rock)
E-mail:newett@newettstudios.com.
Website: www.newettstudios.com
Anthony Newett is a well-known and respected producer/songwriter/musician in the Philadelphia area. He has worked with many hit writers, including Kenny Nolan and Allan Rich. He has produced many local talents that have obtained national recognition and record distribution. Newett is also a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, keyboards, bass, trumpet, violin, mandolin and banjo. He is also a voting member of the National Academy Of Recording Arts & Science (NARAS). In 2002, he was nominated for two Grammy® awards for his work on the motion picture, Strut. Newett is known for producing excellent recordings in many genres of music.
Renegade Music Studio
Gerry Griffin
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
(all genres of music)
819-671-7323
E-mail:ggriffin@cyberus.ca.
Website: www.gerrygriffinmusic.com
We specialize in preproduction and arrangement. Our producer, Gerry Griffin
uses his depth of experience and knowledge as a songwriter to work through
the songs with the artist and make them shine. His method of preproduction
enables artists to make the CD they have always imagined and they are better
songwriters and performers by the time the CD is finished. He provides the
artist with the advice and support they need to grow and develop in their
chosen craft. Once the songs and the artist are ready, the Renegade Music studio and staff
offer full CD production (recording, mixing and mastering). The studio has
the industry's highest level of both analogue and digital recording
equipment and software/effects options. We welcome all genres of music (singers, performing songwriters and bands; roots music: folk, country and blues; rock, jazz, rap and electronic music).
