LOTS OF PEOPLE PRODUCE RECORDS, IT'S THE APPROACH AND MINDSET THAT ARE THE DIFFERENTIATORS.
Writing songs is one of the most vulnerable forms of art you can create.
Understandably, making recordings of these songs can be nerve wracking. It can be hard to step back from them enough to know what is working or not, let alone trusting an outside person to bring your vision to life.
Even artists that have produced their own records in the past can have a hard time pushing themselves to make something fresh, or keeping the process from dragging on forever. There are countless ways to compromise both vision and the joy of creating.
I am there to put a speaker on your imagination.
I am a translator, an editor, a motivator. I am there to make sure your vision is not cut short, and that the recording is as unique as the song. I make sure we have all of the right parts and don’t waste time on the bad parts.
And since the end goal is for people to hear this music, I stay on after the recording is finished, offering support and feedback all the way to release day.
Working together like this we create a record that is impactful, memorable, and true to your unique voice.
That’s because we build an open, supportive environment with the freedom to create without ego. My goal is to make records that sound and feel great, and are listener’s new favorite records. This is the best way I’ve found to do that.
Making a record together gives you the freedom to chase down ideas, with the support to make them happen quickly and exactly how you envisioned.
Collaboration and partnership are the top priority.
You won’t have to fight for your vision, second guess every decision, feel intimidated or overlooked, buy all the expensive gear and learn how to record (or hire an expensive studio on a time limit), or feel overwhelmed with a finished record and a thousand ways to spend all your money putting it out.
Writing songs is one of the most vulnerable forms of art you can create.
Understandably, making recordings of these songs can be nerve wracking. It can be hard to step back from them enough to know what is working or not, let alone trusting an outside person to bring your vision to life.
Even artists that have produced their own records in the past can have a hard time pushing themselves to make something fresh, or keeping the process from dragging on forever. There are countless ways to compromise both vision and the joy of creating.
I am there to put a speaker on your imagination.
I am a translator, an editor, a motivator. I am there to make sure your vision is not cut short, and that the recording is as unique as the song. I make sure we have all of the right parts and don’t waste time on the bad parts.
And since the end goal is for people to hear this music, I stay on after the recording is finished, offering support and feedback all the way to release day.
Working together like this we create a record that is impactful, memorable, and true to your unique voice.
That’s because we build an open, supportive environment with the freedom to create without ego. My goal is to make records that sound and feel great, and are listener’s new favorite records. This is the best way I’ve found to do that.
YOU NEED TO PICK A PRODUCER THAT FEELS RIGHT
AM I THE RIGHT FIT TO MAKE YOUR RECORD?
Making a record together gives you the freedom to chase down ideas, with the support to make them happen quickly and exactly how you envisioned.
Collaboration and partnership are the top priority.
You won’t have to fight for your vision, second guess every decision, feel intimidated or overlooked, buy all the expensive gear and learn how to record (or hire an expensive studio on a time limit), or feel overwhelmed with a finished record and a thousand ways to spend all your money putting it out.
Ron Pope, Nicole Atkins, Margo Price, Andrew Combs, Michaela Anne, Molly Tuttle, JD McPherson, Aaron Lee Tasjan, and Bruce Willis (yes, that Bruce Willis).
Some places my music has been used...
I was also assistant composer on True Justice: The Bryan Stevenson Story (HBO, Emmy & Peabody winner).
Some nice things journalists have said....
“Producer Aaron Shafer-Haiss blends the powerfully atmospheric textures with a more straightforward instrumental approach that serves the truth-telling of the songs beautifully” - AllMusic
“The eleven-song collection is lush and cinematic” - NPR
“The production is slick, smooth and lush. The serenity of the music provides a perfect platform for the velvet expression of Michaela Anne’s lustrous voice highlighting just how exceptional it is.” - AmericanaUK
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