“Gordon and I have worked together for over 30 years. Gee always gives full attention to every detail of performance and intonation whilst maintaining a safe and creative ambience in the studio. Careful with both vocal sound and grooves, fast on the drop and knows when to let the inspiration pony run and when to rein that puppy in. Gee can understand the ‘feel’ of a groove, even when articulating that feel is tricky and is able to translate ideas into reality. Even long days in the studio leave me satisfied and eager to go again.”
Alison Limerick, recording artist with Sony, George Michael, Frankie Knuckles, Dave Morales, Courtney Pine, Vibraphonic, JTQ
Great vocal production is about more than just getting a clean recording. It’s about helping the singer deliver the right performance for the song.
As a London vocal producer, I bring together studio experience, musicianship and an understanding of how singers work – technically, creatively and emotionally.
I have produced and recorded vocals for artists at every level, from emerging singers taking their first steps in the studio, to established multi-platinum performers. I’ve worked alongside many acclaimed vocalists on stage as a musical director and performing musician.
That experience matters in the studio. It helps me understand not only how to record a great vocal, but how singers think, prepare and perform.
Getting The Best Vocal Performance
Every singer responds differently in the studio. Some artists need space, confidence and a calm environment. Others want more active direction on phrasing, delivery, tone, emotion, timing or dynamics.
A good vocal producer knows when to step forward and when to step back. The aim is always the same: to help the singer give a performance that feels natural, confident and emotionally connected to the song.
Vocal Arrangement and Backing Vocals
As well as recording lead vocals, I can help with vocal arrangement, ideas for harmonies and backing vocal production.
That can include phrasing, breath control, vocal blend, double tracking, harmony stacks, ad-libs and the construction of rich, sophisticated backing vocal arrangements.
Because I’ve also performed backing vocals professionally and co-run vocal workshops earlier in my career, I understand the voice from both sides of the glass.
Professional Vocal Recording in London
For artists looking for vocal production in London, I offer a combination of technical recording skill, musical judgement and people skills.
The goal is not simply to capture a vocal. It is to create the right conditions for the best performance to emerge – then record, shape and prepare that performance properly for the finished production.
Where specialist vocal coaching is useful, I can also recommend and/or arrange support from trusted London vocal coaches.