ABOUT

Brent Hendrich is a freelance record producer, songwriter, engineer and mixer with over 15 years of experience as a working professional in the Nashville music industry. Through his work on a Dove award-winning record, contributions toward Emmy award-winning compositions and countless hours of studio experience, Brent has been building a track-record consisting of a diverse repertoire of content spanning across genres of rock, pop, edm, soul, jazz and singer/songwriters. Brent’s production style is born from a hands-on philosophy and the numerous resources he pulls from on a regular basis: the finest musicians and studios Nashville has to offer.

“I love every aspect of  the record making process: From the initial stages of brainstorming and creating a vision, to getting to know the artist and capturing their best performances, to creating a final product that entertains a wide audience.”

With Brent’s steady attention to detail, artists have come to know that their project will receive the utmost care from someone that truly has a passion for great work.

Personal Philosophy

Every song and client have unique and individual needs but I strive to deliver these key traits and services on every project I produce:

What records have influenced you as a Producer and Mixer?

• Beck “The Information”
• Katy Perry “One Of The Girls”
• Paramore “Riot!”
• Travis “The Man Who Wasn’t There”
• Jimmy Eat World “Futures”
• Fiona Apple “When The Pawn”
• Radiohead “Ok Computer”
• Coldplay “Parachutes”
• Phoenix “Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix”
• Tegan And Sara “Heartthrob”
• Katy Perry “Teenage Dream”
• Kelly Clarkson “Breakaway”
• Justin Bieber “Purpose”
• Disclosure “Settle”
• Stone Temple Pilots “Purple”
• The Cure “Disintegration”
• Beck “Sea Change”
• The Black Keys “Brothers”
• Serge Gainsbourg “Historie de Melody Nelson”
• Solomon Burke “Don’t Give Up On Me”
• Miles Davis “Kind Of Blue”
• My Morning Jacket “Circuital”

What does it cost to work with you?

Costs vary drastically from project to project depending on: number of songs, musicians required, studio costs, mixing, mastering, etc. I’m flexible when it comes to budgets so lets chat and see if we can find something that’s fair for everyone.

Can you help me write my songs?

Absolutely! I’ve co-written with many artists over the years. Before starting production we’ll get together to talk about your ideas and then begin writing and composing the songs for your project.

When did you decide you wanted to be a producer?

I first fell in love with production in high school when my band recorded our first EP in a small commercial studio. When it came time to record our sophomore album, I assembled a studio in my parents basement where I was able to first develop skills as a producer and engineer. In 2000, I graduated from high school and moved to Nashville, TN where I attended audio engineering school and began to intern with established producers. Since 2003 I’ve been producing, writing, engineering and mixing music full time.

Do you have your own studio?

Yes in Nashville, TN. It’s outfitted with everything I need to make great sounding records. To keep budgets lean and to keep my listening environment consistent, I generally do 90% of my projects at my personal studio. Instruments like drums, piano, strings, etc. are typically tracked in a larger commercial studio.

What do you love to do when you’re not working?

Spending time with my wife, running, hiking, investing in equities and geeking out on wine.

What inspires you?

Family, nature, music, art, innovation. I typically work reasonable hours because I tend to find most of my inspiration outside of the studio.

How do I know if you’re the best producer/engineer for my project?

If you connect with my musical style & sound while listening to my production sampler, then it’s safe to say you’ll be happy with the outcome of your project. I’d also suggest that we get together at some point and chat a bit so we can get a feel for each others personalities and vision for the project.