Jaye Locke
About Me
Producer | Music Director | Multi-Instrumentalist
Jaye is a producer, music director, and multi-instrumentalist with over a decade of experience touring and recording with major artists like Lauv, Mikky Ekko, Mat Kearney, and Eisley. After years on the road as a session player, he shifted his focus to production and artist development—helping artists bring their vision to life with warmth, clarity, and soul. His sound blends live instrumentation with modern textures, rooted in R&B, pop, and alternative influences. He’s passionate about collaborating deeply with artists and creating records that feel honest, powerful, and human.
Gear & DAW: Ableton
Genres: R&B, Pop, Alt-Soul
How I can help:
Songwriting & Storytelling
Turning sparks into finished songs • Lyric-and-melody refinement • Structuring verses, hooks & bridges for maximum impact
R&B + Pop Production
Blending live instruments with modern beats • Choosing tones & textures that highlight vocals • Crafting pocket-driven grooves that feel human
Live Instrument Arrangement
Layering real strings, guitars & keys for depth • Writing parts that serve the groove • Translating studio arrangements to the stage
Hybrid Mixing & Final Polish
Session cleanup & organization • Analog-style warmth in-the-box • Master-bus chains for punchy, release-ready tracks
Session Workflow & DAW Prep
Template creation for speed • Gain-staging & routing best practices • Exporting stems clean for mix & master engineers
Touring Playback & Music Direction
Designing rock-solid Ableton rigs • Building redundant laptop setups • Rehearsal prep & show flow from small clubs to arenas
Studio Gear & Acoustics
Selecting hardware & plug-ins that suit your budget • Small-room acoustic fixes • Integrating real instruments into compact rigs
Artist Career & Collaboration Strategy
Clarifying your sonic identity • Planning release timelines • Networking & collaboration tips from a decade on the road
What I Don’t Do (During Your Session)
I won’t produce or mix your track for you during the session
I won’t perform or record instrument parts for your project
I don’t provide hands-on engineering or full-service production inside the call
I won’t finish or deliver files for commercial release
Note: If you're interested in working together on a full production or mix outside of MusicPros, you’re welcome to bring it up during the session—or reach out through my other channels.
MusicPro / Jaye Locke / Music Production Mentor
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What To Expect
15-Minute Session
Ask three or more questions about your track, goals, and reference sound
Explain how I evaluate a mix for translation, impact, and release readiness
Give advice on tightening your production workflow and revision process
Outline how to reach best-in-class quality with the gear and plugins you already have
Make the Most of Your Session
A call flies by. The clearer you are about what you want, the deeper we can go. Remember—this is your time, so come ready to focus on what matters most to you.
Come Prepared → Get More Done
Define your goal. “I want my chorus to hit harder,” “I need to tame low-end mud,” “I’m pricing my first tour.”
Bring relevant materials. Mixes, demos, session screenshots, gear photos—whatever helps clarify the issue. You can share them live or send them in advance for a more direct start.
List your top questions. Prioritize 2–3 must-haves so we can dive right in.
Share context. A quick note on genre, timeline, or budget lets me tailor advice to your reality.
Question ideas
To make the most of your session
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“How can I make my verse lead more naturally into this chorus?”
“Which lines feel cliché—how do I say this idea in a fresher way?”
“Does my melody hit the emotional high point soon enough?”
“What arrangement moves will heighten the story arc?”
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“My track sounds sterile—what live elements could add pocket and vibe?”
“How do I pick drum sounds that sit behind, not on top of, the vocal?”
“Where should I use swing or groove delays to feel more human?”
“Which synth layers will thicken the chorus without clutter?”
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“What string voicings would lift this bridge?”
“How do I keep guitars wide yet leave space for keys?”
“Can we map out parts so the live show sounds like the record?”
“Which bass approach—picked, slapped, or synth—fits this hook?”
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“Why does my mix collapse in mono—what should I fix first?”
“How loud is too loud on the master bus before a limiter?”
“Which plug-ins emulate analog glue best for R&B?”
“Can you walk me through a punchy low-end chain?”
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“What template layout speeds up my comping and editing?”
“How should I color-code tracks so a mix engineer can jump right in?”
“Where do I print effects and where do I keep them live?”
“Any shortcuts for exporting clean stems every time?”
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“What redundant laptop setup do you trust on tour?”
“How do I time-code lights and tracks without drift?”
“Which Ableton rack makes quick key changes painless on stage?”
“Tips for rehearsing musicians who’ve never played to click?”
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“Is a small ribbon mic worth it for my room or should I save for treatment?”
“How do I place bass traps in a 10×12 bedroom studio?”
“What’s a cost-effective signal chain for live keys into my interface?”
“Do I really need a clocking unit for this setup?”
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“How do I sequence my EP to tell a cohesive story?”
“What’s a realistic single-release timeline for 2025?”
“How should I split publishing when I co-write with three producers?”
“Where can I meet R&B vocalists looking for collabs without big budgets?”