producing

Yes, okay, the definition of producer is a tricky thing to pin down these days. But there are producers and then there are Producers.

A Producer helps an artist capture a musical vision from beginning to end – from concept to shrink wrap. This can include writing the song, arranging the instruments, organizing the production budget, hiring (and firing) musicians, directing the recording sessions, coaxing vocals, encouraging the artist to do his best and whatever else needs to be done. Some Producers are also engineers who set up all the mics, position the instruments and amps, engineer the tracks, edit the tracks on the fly, make the coffee and burn the roughs.

The best Producers do all the above without the artist really noticing. That's what it's like when artists work with Producer Michael Woodrum. Things come together quickly. Drums and bass are balanced and keyboards blend in seamlessly. Guitars sound good right away. Vocals sit in the track even while the vocal is being recorded. The artist seems to be laughing a lot. Work looks a lot like play. Hmmm. Why wasn't it this easy before?

Michael Woodrum is a Producer who's also an accomplished engineer. To be honest, he's a freak. He gets sounds faster than you can think them up. You won't sit around waiting for something to sound right.

Michael's a songwriter, too. He understands what's going on when you're doing your best to express your heart and soul.

Finally, Michael Woodrum is a Producer who dreams about music and gets excited when songs, sounds, and performances add up to real magic. In other words, he's you.