Music Producer | Arranger | Mix Engineer
for singer-songwriters, composers, musicians and groups
from his high-spec recording studio in Kingston upon Thames, London
James is serious about making your music sound its best and to:
treat you and your work with the utmost respect and care
raise the bar when it comes to musicality and making classy arrangements
give you a creative, enjoyable and professional studio experience
draw out your best performances in studio recordings
record and mix with top quality equipment and software
Some recent clients
As well as hundreds of singers, musicians, bands and groups, Jim is proud to have worked with Paul Carrack, Michael Ball, Michelle McManus, Simon Rhodes, John Rutter, Will Todd, Debbie Wiseman, Evelyn Glennie, Voices for Missing (The Missing People Choir), The London Hospices Choir, Rick Astley, Carol Decker, Kerry Ellis, Nik Kershaw, Jodie Prenger, Lesley Garrett, Hayley Tammadon, G4, ESPN and Disney, ITV, BBC, Channel 5, Heart FM, The Military Wives, Rock Choir, The Games Maker’s Choir, The Rockabellas, and the Invictus Choir.
He’s worked in large and small studios such as Abbey Road, Air and Angel in London, Gorbals Sound in Glasgow and locally in Kingston University.
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What people say
I’ve worked with Jim for several years now and he is an outstanding talent covering so many bases, multi-instrumentalist and singer/ vocal arranger/ music producer. He has everything to go far in this business. He is also such a pleasure to work with.
Latest music producer posts
Do I need a music producer? And what does a music producer do anyway?
If you are an aspiring artist, songwriter or band, or if you are brand looking to introduce music into a campaign, then you would do well to understand the role of a music producer and how they can help you.This is my ultimate guide of what a music producer does and...
How to make the best virtual choir recording
Autumn 2020: we’ve survived remote teaching and overcome the technical obstacles of Zoom lag and silent singers, now let's look at concerts and how to make the best virtual choir recordings.Would you like to give your choir members an audience this Christmas? You can...
How to save money in the recording studio
Are you looking to produce your music professionally on a budget? Here's my essential guide to save money in the recording studio, and get the best results. Songwriters, artists and bands often get started by recording their own music at home. However, they may...
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Let’s find your sound.
Music is a powerful way of getting your message across whether you’re an artist or a brand. James Hawkins Music can help you realise your musical goals with full music production treatment, mixing your pre-recorded tracks, and even by connecting your brand to a unique sound helping to get your message across.