Who is Rick Jones?I was born with music in my blood. I grew up singing in choirs, and by age 18, I had performed with the San Francisco Symphony, understudied at the San Francisco Opera, and placed second in an international solo competition. I kept at it in college, earning a DownBeat Magazine Student Music Award as both performer with and assistant producer of the nationally-recognized Willamette Singers vocal jazz ensemble.
It was there at Willamette University that I got my start in audio. I recorded and mixed my talented friends, served as a live sound technician, and earned a further DownBeat SMA as assistant producer of the Willamette Singers. I continued to hone my recording, mixing and production skills at industry-renowned Pyramind Training, where I worked with seasoned professionals and got my Avid Pro Tools certifications. |
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In 2016, I co-produced my choir Ragazzi Continuo's first studio album. Since 2017, I have been the sole audio editor for all Willamette Singers studio recordings, including 2019's DownBeat SMA-winning That Old Black Magic. During social distancing in 2020, my focus shifted to mixing "virtual choir" recordings, for which I developed a system to get the best sound while simplifying the accompanying video editing. I regularly consult with music directors on implementing my system with their choirs, and also with up-and-coming local rock and jazz musicians on improving their recordings, mixes and productions.
Is Get Ricked right for me?
I specialize in rock, jazz and acoustic music, including choirs and other vocal ensembles. I was weaned on classic rock, fusion, cool jazz and progressive bluegrass, all of which contribute to my sound. My engineering and production are also informed by my long career as a classical musician and training in music theory.
To get an idea of the kind of music I feel most comfortable working on, check out my portfolio.
Not sure if I'd be the best fit for your music? Contact me and let's talk about it.
I'm based in Portland, Oregon. If you're local, I'd love to meet with you in person to discuss your project. Depending on the project, I may be able and willing to travel for it.
To get an idea of the kind of music I feel most comfortable working on, check out my portfolio.
Not sure if I'd be the best fit for your music? Contact me and let's talk about it.
I'm based in Portland, Oregon. If you're local, I'd love to meet with you in person to discuss your project. Depending on the project, I may be able and willing to travel for it.
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