Song Production – Turn Your Demo Into a Fully Produced Track

I’m here to help you make a song.

You might already have a demo—maybe in the form of a voice note where you accompany yourself on guitar or piano. Congrats, you’ve done the hardest part: writing the song!

In your mind, you might hear your favorite artists’ arrangements and instrumentations—drums, guitars, synths, vocal layers—but you have no idea where to start. You might not have access to a band or a studio.

Lucky for you, I know someone who can help…

Make sure to reach out and we’ll take it from there, but if you’re interested in learning more about the process, keep reading.

Step 1: Send Me Your Demo

When you reach out, feel free to send a link to your demo (SoundCloud, Google Drive, etc.). This will help me determine if our styles are a good match.

Step 2: Initial Meeting

For first-time clients, I like to schedule a phone call or an in-person meeting at my studio in NYC. We’ll talk about your musical influences and create a “music mood board” to find reference points and get specific about the sounds you’re going for.

We’ll also double-check that your song is in the best key for your voice and decide on the right tempo. I strongly recommend rehearsing your song—either with your instrument or demo track—to make sure you’re in the right key. It really helps put your voice in the best range possible.

Preparing Your Guide Track

If you’re already experienced and made your demo in a DAW with some production elements, that’s a great start. I’ll need those files to begin working.

If not, you’ll record a guide track at the appropriate tempo —either at home or at my studio.

Here’s what I like to work with ideally:

Building the Production

Once I have the materials and we’ve had our initial meeting, I start the production. I’ll add instruments based on what we discussed.

I tend to work alone during this part—it’s a time-consuming process and I can easily spend 30 hours on a single track. That being said you are always welcome to attend production sessions if you want to get involved!

When I’ve got the first version ready, I’ll send it to you. Everything I create is just a suggestion—you have full control and final say on what stays and what changes. You’re welcome to attend a session so we can adjust anything together.

I encourage clients to listen to the first version over a few days and take notes on anything that stands out.

Sometimes the first version is the final one. Other times, we go through several iterations. Either way, once we’re happy with the result, we move on to recording the final vocals.

Recording Vocals

This can be done in two ways:

Option 1: Record at My Studio (Recommended)

Recording in my studio means:

Access to a high-quality microphone

Real-time vocal coaching

Help finding harmonies, doubles, effects

Selecting and editing the best takes of your performance

Option 2: Record From Home

Some clients prefer to record vocals at home, and that’s totally valid—especially if you have the right equipment and experience.

Final Steps: Mixing & Mastering

Once the vocals are tracked, I put everything together into a final mix and provide a mastered version by default.

We can still make changes at this point until you’re fully happy with the final result.

And just like that, you’ve got a fully arranged, professionally produced song that’s ready for release.

Ready to Make Your Next Banger??

If that sounds like a plan, please reach out! I’d love to help you bring your music to life.

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