Bill Bromfield

===> producer, arranger, songwriter

===> singer, guitar player, bass player

===> engineer: tracking, mixing, re-mixing, mastering

===> conductor: trains, orchestras, electricity

I put this page here for people looking for help making professional recordings of their songs.  I have been producing demos and albums for over 20 years. 

My usual method for producing a song by a singer/songwriter is to start with a simple recording of the artist performing the song with just piano or guitar accompaniment. Then I build an arrangement around that using guitars, pianos, drums, bass or whatever might seem to fit the song.  There is a video showing this process at www.clockwiserecords.com.

Following that I work with the artist to fine tune the arrangement, often re-recording the vocal and other parts, until we have a recording that sounds great and has the impact that the artist is looking for.

I am based in Nashville, Tennessee, USA but if you are elsewhere, it is possible for me to work with you on a long distance basis.

With songs from writers who don't sing, the process is similar, except I will start with a demo with me or someone else singing it.

I believe that with most songs, the lead vocal should be the focal point and that anything else in the recording should serve to support it. By recording the vocal first we avoid wasting time recording beautiful, elaborate backing tracks that take away from the vocal.

Of course when we do an instrumental song, there is no vocal, but there are usually lead instruments which should be treated the same way.

If you are a singer/songwriter or a pure writer or a home recordist, and would like to explore the possibility of working together, send me and email telling me what you want to accomplish.  You may also be interested in my "Guide to Preparing to Make an Album" for singer/songwriters (click here).

Email: bill1009@clockwiserecords.com

Copyright © 2009 - 10 by W M Bromfield
Updated September 25, 2010