Music production for singer-songwriters who are ready to take a leap forward in their artistic growth
Music production for singer-songwriters who are ready to take a leap forward in their artistic growth
“Joel is a one-of-a-kind musician, and he takes great care in his ability to create. His warm, unique approach to music is unmatched. He’s able to fill the space and add layers effortlessly.”
Jessica Mitchell
Singer/songwriter
“Joel produced my EP, and he helped me take the project to an entirely new level.
He has amazing musical instincts, and all of his playing, production, and arrangement ideas were perfect. On top of his musicality, he truly listened to me and took to heart what I wanted to do with the project. I felt comfortable sharing my ideas and concerns with him, and because of this the end product felt like a true collaboration.
Joel brings out the best in whoever he works with, and I can’t imagine having a better experience with a producer. On top of everything, the whole process was so much fun!! And I’m truly proud of the work we did together.”
Lindsay Foote
Singer-Songwriter
“Having toured, performed and recorded with Joel, I can sincerely attest to his professionalism, open heart and emotional musical ear. He sits, listens and encourages authenticity always. It has always been a great pleasure working with him, as a producer and a good friend.”
Jadea Kelly
Singer/Songwriter
“It was like getting six session players for the price of one!”
Shawna Caspi
Singer/songwriter
ALBUM OF THE YEAR WINNER
(2020 BLUES AND ROOTS RADIO)
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
(NOMINEE 2020 MAPLE BLUES AWARDS)
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
(NOMINEE 2020 MAPLE BLUES AWARDS)
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
(NOMINEE 2020 MAPLE BLUES AWARDs)
WORLD ALBUM OF THE YEAR
(NOMINEE 2020 Canadian Folk Music Awards)
TOP 25 JAZZ ALBUMS OF 2020
(JazzFM)
I’ve spent years touring clubs, theaters, and festivals the world over with major artists. I’ve recorded at studios from NYC to Nashville, and played on dozens of critically acclaimed albums and film scores.
Now operating my own studio in Toronto, I’m offering singer songwriters all over the world the opportunity to elevate their sound and achieve their musical vision.
I play a bunch of fretted instruments and work with incredible session musicians, and mixing/mastering engineers.
Electric & acoustic guitar
Mandolin
Banjo
Ukelele
Bouzouki
Dobro
Resonator
And more
GET IN TOUCH
* Discuss your goals and vision.
* Determine your budget
* Find solutions to obstacles
PRE-PRODUCION
* Choose the songs to record.
* Refine the arrangements.
* Record scratch tracks
PRODUCTION
* Fill out your songs with awesome instrumentation
* Experiment with sounds
* Record final vocals
POST-PRODUCTION
* Mix and master to your song so it’s ready for commercial release!
“The musical arrangements are also endlessly intriguing, full of subtle surprises and tiny little details that capture your heart for just a fleeting moment. The sound quality is stunning, which really rounds out the package so to speak–there’s a completeness to La Serena that’s rare and uncompromising and yet full of love and respect.”
Marc Phillips in Music, The Vinyl Anachronist
Dione Taylor hits the sweet spot with her own brand of music she calls the “Prairie blues.” Aided by young producer Joel Schwartz, the songs and sounds of Spirits in the Water are authentic and engaging. Dione Taylor really hit the mark with this one, and she has international acclaim to show for it.
Danny Marks, JazzFM
“I would bring [Joel] ideas, we would play them together, and he would help me. It was super fun, to be honest. He’s an incredible musician, so he’s really fun to play with… It’s like getting to spend time doing your favorite stuff and also having someone amazing focus on your music, which is great.
Then for production, we were recording in the studio. We did all that in two days with Toronto musicians, a lot of whom I’d been working with previously in my band, so that was great too. Super exciting. They were all amazing. Afterwards, we worked a couple months on post-production, adding different things. Joel added a lot of instruments and textures that he could do in his own studio. It was a year of working with him, and now it’s been a year and a half until I released it, but it’s been done for a few months. There were just ends to tie up.”
Lindsay Foote, (interview excerpt), The All Scene Eye
For fans of slick, cinematic river-bank blues, Spirits in the Water is your ticket. And, one might say, essential listenin’.
Brad Barker, Toronto Blues Society
What you get
Remove blocks to create your most remarkable work
Collaborate on your artistic vision
Develop your songs and arrangements with expert feedback
Create and explore new terrain in a safe and supportive space
Assemble a world-class team to achieve incredible results
Grow as an artist and develop your career
Make the process super fun and meaningful
