Services
Brandon offers a wide range of musical services. Feel free to peruse these offerings to see what might suit your next project...
Woodwind Recording
Having great sounding winds is the best way to level up your production. Unfortunately, sample libraries still haven’t managed to crack the code when it comes to the natural nuances and expressions of the woodwind family. Fortunately for you, Brandon is a skilled woodwind player, with loads of experience recording from his home studio, delivering high-quality performances to clients all over the world. There is no need to spend the money to book a studio, recording engineer, and hire an ensemble. Brandon is an affordable one-stop shop for all of your woodwind needs.
World-class microphones and preamps!
Audio Samples
Sample 1 - parts written & recorded
Sample 2 - woodwind octet recording
Sample 3 - woodwind recording (film noir)
Sample 4 - soprano sax solo (world)
Sample 5 - alto sax solo (pop)
Sample 6 - tenor sax solo (jazz)
Saxophones: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone
Flutes: Piccolo, Flute, and Alto Flute
Clarinets: Bb Clarinet, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet (Low C)
Double Reeds: Oboe, English Horn, and Bassoon
If there is something you don’t see here, feel free to reach out and ask.
1. When your project is ready, simply send Brandon your track (.wav or .aiff preferred), along with the accompanying sheet music and/or anything else you think he might need. Also be sure to mention the tempo and the sample/bit rate you need for the final deliverable.
2. Discuss your inspiration, the mood of the piece, and create a game plan with Brandon. If you need parts written, this is the time to talk about what you want out of those so that Brandon can help you get the most out of your music.
3. Relax, let Brandon do his thing. Or, anxiously check your email every 10 minutes if you want. Either way, if you need the recordings quickly, Brandon can get everything back to you as soon as 1-2 days, depending on the scope of your music. If there’s no rush, delivery time is typically within one week. Just let Brandon know what your timing needs are.
4. Once you have received your files from Brandon, give them a listen and make sure you’re happy. If not, Brandon includes one revision in his rate.
Send Brandon an email! Whether you are looking for a quote, or want to make sure something is playable, he's open to answering questions and helping you get on your way.
You can reach him at: brandon@brandonwilkins.com
Horn Sections
Audio Samples
Sample 1 - funk horns
Sample 2 - latin pop horns
Sample 3 - big band sax section
Out here in LA, we have some of the finest horn players in the world. Whether you want Brandon to add a horn section to your track, or you need to hire one for your band, Brandon’s your guy. From the likes of Steely Dan and Tower of Power to Bruno Mars, Brandon can put together the right personnel for your music, whether it’s recorded at his studio or live.
Here are the most common instruments used in a horn section:
- Alto Sax
- Tenor Sax
- Bari Sax
- Trumpet
- Trombone
Styles: Pop, Rock, Funk, R&B, Soul, Latin, and Jazz
Reach out to Brandon: brandon@brandonwilkins.com
Orchestration/Arranging
From writing for big bands, musical theater productions, to full orchestras, Brandon is skilled in bringing your music to life on the big stage or in the studio. Educated in jazz composition from Berklee College of Music and as a professional woodwind player, Brandon has intimate knowledge of the instruments that arrangers and orchestrators tend to struggle with the most.
Contact Brandon to find out more: brandon@brandonwilkins.com
Audio Samples
Sample 1 - sax section arrangement
Sample 2 - strings, woodwinds, & jazz rhythm section
String Arrangement: feat. Sue Buzzard on 1st Violin
Woodwind Orchestration: Alto Flute, Cor Anglais, Clarinet, & Bassoon
Commission work for KC High School All-Star Big Band
Woodwind, Brass, String, & Percussion Orchestration
Private Lessons
Check out the shed corner for more cool stuff!
Brandon offers a unique approach to private lessons, distilling down not only information he’s learned through trial and error, but also from some of the great mentors he’s had in his life (Doug Webb, George Garzone, and Jim Odgren).
Brandon’s Specialties:
- Tone/Sound Development
- Technique/Henry Lindeman Method
- Motivation/Personal Development through Music
- Improvisation, Beginner to Advanced
- Music Theory (Contemporary and Jazz)
Additional educational material is available here
Brandon offers lessons for: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, and Bassoon
Contact for more information: brandon@brandonwilkins.com
Orchestral Mockups
Want to hear your music come to life without the hassle of hiring an orchestra? Using his extensive sound libraries and musicianship, Brandon can get close to the realism you might experience in front of an ensemble. Not only that, if you’re looking to add even more of an organic touch, Brandon can record the woodwind parts from his studio!
Reach out to Brandon for more details: brandon@brandonwilkins.com
Audio Sample
Sample - strings and brass
Production
Audio Samples
Sample 1 - world music
Sample 2 - pop punk
Sample 3 - vocal a capella
Sample 4 - dance
Sample 5 - smooth funk
Sample 6 - funky saxes
Sample 7 - metallic drum groove
If you’ve just written a song or piece of music and don’t know where to take it next, Brandon can help. Whether it’s working with your band, hiring the right musicians for the recording session, and/or helping you enhance what you’ve written, Brandon’s skills in composition, arranging, and performance go far to help bring out the best in your music. Brandon also has extensive technical knowledge which will help bridge the gap between art and recording so that you don’t have to worry about your message getting lost in translation. He is delighted to share his knowledge and experience to help you create your best art!
Contact Brandon for more details: brandon@brandonwilkins.com
Mixing
Mixing is such a beautiful and important artform which is often overlooked in the song creation process. A great mixer will tap into the elements of your music which make it come alive.
Brandon has a world-class studio in Los Angeles, from which he has mixed countless recordings. He uses a hybrid mixing workflow, which utilizes a blend of analog gear alongside the computer. This allows him to take advantage of the best of both worlds, further enhancing your music. His approach focuses on what he calls “holistic clarity.”
Get in touch with Brandon: brandon@brandonwilkins.com
Brandon uses analog gear from SSL, BAE, API, Lexicon, Rupert Neve Designs, and more!
Audio Samples
Sample 1 - boom bap (hip hop)
Sample 2 - woodwinds (film noir)
Sample 3 - funky saxes
Sample 4 - metallic drum groove
Mobile Recording
Audio Sample
Brandon brings his studio to you! With an extensive collection of beautiful microphones, Brandon can capture the beauty of your ensemble from the comfort of your own living room, rehearsal space, church, or wherever. His specialties include small jazz ensembles as well as chamber music groups.
Send Brandon an email to find out more: brandon@brandonwilkins.com
Services
Brandon offers a wide range of musical services. Feel free to peruse these offerings to see what might suit your next project...
Woodwind Recording
Having great sounding winds is the best way to level up your production. Unfortunately, sample libraries still haven’t managed to crack the code when it comes to the natural nuances and expressions of the woodwind family. Fortunately for you, Brandon is a skilled woodwind player, with loads of experience recording from his home studio, delivering high-quality performances to clients all over the world. There is no need to spend the money to book a studio, recording engineer, and hire an ensemble. Brandon is an affordable one-stop shop for all of your woodwind needs.
Photo: Gary Turner
World-class microphones and preamps!
Audio Samples
Sample 1 - parts written & recorded
Sample 2 - woodwind octet recording
Sample 3 - woodwind recording (film noir)
Sample 4 - soprano sax solo (world)
Sample 5 - alto sax solo (pop)
Sample 6 - tenor sax solo (jazz)
Saxophones: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone
Flutes: Piccolo, Flute, and Alto Flute
Clarinets: Bb Clarinet, Alto Clarinet, Bass Clarinet (Low C)
Double Reeds: Oboe, English Horn, and Bassoon
If there is something you don’t see here, feel free to reach out and ask.
1. When your project is ready, simply send Brandon your track (.wav or .aiff preferred), along with the accompanying sheet music and/or anything else you think he might need. Also be sure to mention the tempo and the sample/bit rate you need for the final deliverable.
2. Discuss your inspiration, the mood of the piece, and create a game plan with Brandon. If you need parts written, this is the time to talk about what you want out of those so that Brandon can help you get the most out of your music.
3. Relax, let Brandon do his thing. Or, anxiously check your email every 10 minutes if you want. Either way, if you need the recordings quickly, Brandon can get everything back to you as soon as 1-2 days, depending on the scope of your music. If there’s no rush, delivery time is typically within one week. Just let Brandon know what your timing needs are.
4. Once you have received your files from Brandon, give them a listen and make sure you’re happy. If not, Brandon includes one revision in his rate.
Send Brandon an email! Whether you are looking for a quote, or want to make sure something is playable, he's open to answering questions and helping you get on your way.
You can reach him at: brandon@brandonwilkins.com
Horn Sections
Out here in LA, we have some of the finest horn players in the world. Whether you want Brandon to add a horn section to your track, or you need to hire one for your band, Brandon’s your guy. From the likes of Steely Dan and Tower of Power to Bruno Mars, Brandon can put together the right personnel for your music, whether it’s recorded at his studio or live.
Here are the most common instruments used in a horn section:
- Alto Sax
- Tenor Sax
- Bari Sax
- Trumpet
- Trombone
Styles: Pop, Rock, Funk, R&B, Soul, Latin, and Jazz
Reach out to Brandon: brandon@brandonwilkins.com
Audio Samples
Sample 1 - funk horns
Sample 2 - latin pop horns
Sample 3 - big band sax section
Photo: Trent Austin
Orchestration/Arranging
From writing for big bands, musical theater productions, to full orchestras, Brandon is skilled in bringing your music to life on the big stage or in the studio. Educated in jazz composition from Berklee College of Music and as a professional woodwind player, Brandon has intimate knowledge of the instruments that arrangers and orchestrators tend to struggle with the most.
Contact Brandon to find out more: brandon@brandonwilkins.com
Audio Samples
Sample 1 - sax section arrangement
Sample 2 - strings, woodwinds, & jazz rhythm section
String Arrangement: feat. Sue Buzzard on 1st Violin
Woodwind Orchestration: Alto Flute, Cor Anglais, Clarinet, & Bassoon
Commission work for KC High School All-Star Big Band
Woodwind, Brass, String, & Percussion Orchestration
Private Lessons
Photo: Suzanne Frisse Lathrop
Brandon offers a unique approach to private lessons, distilling down not only information he’s learned through trial and error, but also from some of the great mentors he’s had in his life (Doug Webb, George Garzone, and Jim Odgren).
Brandon’s Specialties:
- Tone/Sound Development
- Technique/Henry Lindeman Method
- Motivation/Personal Development through Music
- Improvisation, Beginner to Advanced
- Music Theory (Contemporary and Jazz)
Additional educational material is available here
Brandon offers lessons for: Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, and Bassoon
Contact for more information: brandon@brandonwilkins.com
Check out the shed corner for more cool stuff!
Orchestral Mockups
Want to hear your music come to life without the hassle of hiring an orchestra? Using his extensive sound libraries and musicianship, Brandon can get close to the realism you might experience in front of an ensemble. Not only that, if you’re looking to add even more of an organic touch, Brandon can record the woodwind parts from his studio!
Reach out to Brandon for more details: brandon@brandonwilkins.com
Audio Sample
Sample - strings and brass
Production
If you’ve just written a song or piece of music and don’t know where to take it next, Brandon can help. Whether it’s working with your band, hiring the right musicians for the recording session, and/or helping you enhance what you’ve written, Brandon’s skills in composition, arranging, and performance go far to help bring out the best in your music. Brandon also has extensive technical knowledge which will help bridge the gap between art and recording so that you don’t have to worry about your message getting lost in translation. He is delighted to share his knowledge and experience to help you create your best art!
Contact Brandon for more details: brandon@brandonwilkins.com
Audio Samples
Sample 1 - world music
Sample 2 - pop punk
Sample 3 - vocal a capella
Sample 4 - dance
Sample 5 - smooth funk
Sample 6 - funky saxes
Sample 7 - metallic drum groove
Mixing
Mixing is such a beautiful and important artform which is often overlooked in the song creation process. A great mixer will tap into the elements of your music which make it come alive.
Brandon has a world-class studio in Los Angeles, from which he has mixed countless recordings. He uses a hybrid mixing workflow, which utilizes a blend of analog gear alongside the computer. This allows him to take advantage of the best of both worlds, further enhancing your music. His approach focuses on what he calls “holistic clarity.”
Get in touch with Brandon: brandon@brandonwilkins.com
Brandon uses analog gear from SSL, BAE, API, Lexicon, Rupert Neve Designs, and more!
Audio Samples
Sample 1 - boom bap (hip hop)
Sample 2 - woodwinds (film noir)
Sample 3 - funky saxes
Sample 4 - metallic drum groove
Mobile Recording
Brandon brings his studio to you! With an extensive collection of beautiful microphones, Brandon can capture the beauty of your ensemble from the comfort of your own living room, rehearsal space, church, or wherever. His specialties include small jazz ensembles as well as chamber music groups.
Send Brandon an email to find out more: brandon@brandonwilkins.com