As a vocal producer, I provide both virtual and on-site coaching during vocal tracking at recording sessions in the San Francisco Bay Area and around the world. I’ll work alongside your engineer and producer to help you get the vocal takes you’re striving for with creative ease and without vocal fatigue. Having an extra set of ears in the studio is priceless – plus you have the ability for me to instantly address any issues that arise!
I’ll warm up your voice at the beginning of the day and re-balance as needed throughout the session to keep you on-pitch and feeling happy and confident with your tonal quality.
I can help you write and execute back-up vocals and harmonies on-the-spot, too.
Please get in touch with me directly to talk about your project and your vocal producing needs!
VOCAL PRODUCING Testimonials
“I've spent many hours in the studio with Heather on a variety of projects. Working with Heather allows me to focus on the integrity of the recording process while she helps an artist refine the intricacies of a vocal performance. She acts as a 'translator' when I'm hearing something different, but can't quite articulate to an artist how to perform it, and is remarkably shrewd at solving problems and navigating the trickier parts of a vocal take.
On top of that, her vocal arrangement skills are top-notch - working with Heather in the studio makes the often-laborious process of developing backing vocals fast, spontaneous, and fun. Having a vocal coach present is an incredible upgrade for any recording session, and Heather is the absolute best!”
— Beau Sorenson, Producer/Engineer/Mixer
(Death Cab For Cutie, Tune-Yards, Bob Mould, Sparklehorse)
“Heather has been my vocal producer through countless recording sessions, when I am tracking lead vocals, background vocals, and vocal loop arrangements during ten-hour studio days. She always knows when to re-balance me with scales and intuitive vocal relief techniques. Her knowledge of vowel articulation, especially to provide support for my hard-edged singing style makes me feel fearless when I have to hit the top of my bridge at full voice (I love to sing hard!).
Heather introduced me to the amazingly talented professional music community in the Bay Area, including producers, engineers, studio owners, singers, songwriters, and instrumentalists who I am so blessed to know and be connected to today.
I have strength, endurance and stability in my voice that I can totally rely on. Working with Heather has truly changed my life!”
— Saintish (Andrew Michael St. Martin)
Singer/Songwriter
“When it came time to track vocals for my debut album as a solo artist, where I would step out from behind the keyboard and up to the vocal mic, Heather was there with me every step of the way. As a producer myself, I can’t begin to explain how important and helpful it is to have a vocal coach with you in the studio. Recording an album is expensive, but having Heather in the studio with me is the only expense that I would never cut from my budget!
Heather’s ear is great. She’s spot on with knowing which takes to keep, which to let go of, and which ones to build upon. She allows you to focus on doing your job, delivering your art, and she takes on the incredible responsibility of making decisions about whether you’ve given your all, or whether you should keep going to get the take that is “the one”. Her spirit is strong and joyful and she brings generosity to the studio. She is endlessly encouraging and she believes in her clients. She has a lovely balance of employing both technique and emotion when listening during comp edits. She knows how to see beyond the technique and mechanics of tracking and into the heart of the song, so you end up giving a performance that is both beautifully executed and emoted every time.”
— Ciara McAllister
Singer/Songwriter + Owner of McAllister Music Studio
"In the studio, Heather made the process of tracking vocals so much smoother and less stressful. Whether it was helping me warm up, providing feedback on phrasing, delivery, or note choice, or just general encouragement, she was indispensable to have while recording. And on top of that, she's just FUN to have around. Her genuine love for making music is infectious and the perfect vibe for the studio. I would highly recommend Heather to anyone!”
— Nick Ball
Singer/Songwriter, The Air On Earth