Recording studio in Cambridge, UK
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About
Hey, I’m Dan, and I run Gladeside Recordings, a recording studio based in Cambridge, UK. I specialise in working with solo artists, though I do also work with bands, as well as recording voice over artists and podcasts.
My background is primarily as a singer-songwriter, though in past 8 years my focus has been on producing music with solo artists, and then helping them get their names out there. I have a Higher Diploma in Contemporary Music Performance from ICMP London, as well as a BA Honours Degree in Jazz Studies from Leeds College of Music.
I work with artists from the very beginning of the writing/production process, all the way through to releasing their music. Most of the artists I work with are solo artists and don’t have bands of their own, so my role usually involves helping to come up with an arrangement, then hiring and recording the session musicians that are right for the project.
I’m always happy to chat and give advice when it comes to music, so if you’re thinking of getting your music out there, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
My background is primarily as a singer-songwriter, though in past 8 years my focus has been on producing music with solo artists, and then helping them get their names out there. I have a Higher Diploma in Contemporary Music Performance from ICMP London, as well as a BA Honours Degree in Jazz Studies from Leeds College of Music.
I work with artists from the very beginning of the writing/production process, all the way through to releasing their music. Most of the artists I work with are solo artists and don’t have bands of their own, so my role usually involves helping to come up with an arrangement, then hiring and recording the session musicians that are right for the project.
I’m always happy to chat and give advice when it comes to music, so if you’re thinking of getting your music out there, don’t hesitate to get in touch.
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Music Production Services
Here are the services I currently offer.
Songwriting
I help artists write songs. Sometimes we start a new song from scratch, sometimes we start with a musical idea and turn that into a song, and sometimes I'm helping to finish an already existing song. Whatever the case, I'm always trying to find a way to stick to the artists' intentions, what they're looking to say and how they want to say it.
Arranging
If you've written a great song but aren't sure what to do with it, I can help you arrange the song so it's ready to record. Perhaps you've written a song on guitar or piano but would like to add a full band arrangement? If so, I can help to write parts for any instrument you'd like to include. I play a number of instruments that we can add to the arrangement, and if I can't do it, I know someone who can. This includes orchestral elements like string and brass sections.
Recording
This is my bread and butter. If you want to record a song, I can help you get a great sound. I record most things from my studio in Chesterton, Cambridge, but I'm also happy to provide location recording. For some bigger projects, I can get great rates at a larger local studio.
Session Players
I have a long list of excellent session players, from drummers to bassoonists, to string quartets and brass bands. Pretty much anything you want on your recording, I can get for you. And if you need me to write parts for them, I can do that too.
Mixing & Mastering
Whether you've recorded your music with me, or you've recorded it elsewhere, I can mix and master your tracks to bring out their full potential. These two processes enhance the clarity and depth of your tracks and ensure that they are presented to the world in the best possible way.
Release Strategy
Whether you've release music before, or are doing it for the first time, it can be a very daunting task to put your music out into the world. From registering copyright, to uploading it onto Spotify/iTunes and getting spins on the radio, I'm always happy to help you. I'm currently working on a course that helps artists to release their music using a proven step-by-step process.
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Podcasts & Voice Recording
The studio is perfect for hosting a podcast or recording voice over work. For this work, I set up a large round table for up to 4 people. Each person has their own microphone and headphones, and can adjust their mix to taste.
- Quality AudioAs an experiences recording engineer, I can guarantee you'll get the best quality audio for your podcast.
- Video FeedsAs well as recording the audio, I am also happy to set up some cameras to record shows for video content. I can currently offer up to 3 video feeds per show.
- Editing & Show NotesTo make your job as easy as possible, I can edit the audio and video, as well as provide you with show notes and a transript.
Let's Chat
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Portfolio
Here's a Spotify playlist of some projects I've worked on.
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Contact
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