MusicPro / Scott Eric Olivier / Music Production, Tech & Career Mentor

Scott Eric Olivier

About Me

Grammy Voting Member | RIAA Multi-Platinum Producer | Tech & Analog Audio Specialist

Scott Eric Olivier is a Grammy voting member of The Recording Academy, a featured speaker of the Audio Engineering Society, a certified RIAA multi-platinum producer, musician, engineer and sound designer for Michael Jackson, Gwen Stefani & No Doubt, Van Halen, Chris Tomlin, Chris Cornell, Goo Goo Dolls. Scott has recorded over 2000 live classical and jazz ensembles and has performed as a multi-instrumentalist on over 3000 songs, spanning 400 albums and 1800 concerts in 68 countries since 1994.

www.casadistortion.com

Gear & DAW: Analog, Pro Tools, Ableton

Genres: Pop, Indie, Rock n Roll, Electronic, Folk, Country, Jazz & Metal

How I Can Help

Turning ideas into finished songs • Lyric, melody & structure feedback • Matching arrangement to emotional intent
Hybrid workflows that add depth & vibe • Outboard vs. in-the-box decision making • Gain-staging, routing, print-back techniques
Building mixes that translate • Master-bus chains • Final polish for release-ready masters
Hardware/software selection that fits your goals • Acoustic design for small rooms • Clocking, patch-bay & power-ground best practices
Designing reliable playback systems • Redundant laptop rigs • MIDI / LTC / SMPTE / HUI sync strategies
Custom guitar pedal design and signal chain optimization • Advanced guitar tone shaping through voltage, tubes, and gain staging • Outboard routing for creative FX chains • Guitar, keyboard, bass, drum, and FX programming for studio and live applications
Tight MIDI, SMPTE, LTC, HUI integration across multiple DAWs • Session organization for speed
Copyright strategy & rights management • Handling splits, metadata, and registrations • Publishing: admin vs. deal models • Touring budgets, merch margins, and crew coordination
Developing a cohesive sonic identity • Choosing release formats & timelines • Long-term artistic planning

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.

What To Expect

20-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—anything that helps clarify the issue.
  • 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 helps tailor the advice to your needs.
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