Pop(ular) Music School and Recording Studio
Pop(ular) Music School and Recording Studio

Pop(ular) Music School and Recording Studio

$50/hour
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Responds within a day

Introduction
Pop(ular) Music School (and recording studios) by J. Smash 🏆 Grammy-Nominated Producer (Nov 2021) 🏆 What's up! I’m **J. Smash**, and I’m all about helping artists create the kind of music a LOT of people want to hear—**Pop, Rap, and RnB**. Whether you’re an artist looking to produce pro-level tracks or someone who’s been tinkering with music and wants to go further, I’ve got you covered. **Let’s turn your ideas into 🔥 hits!** ____________________________________ ### 🎶 What I Do 🎶 * 🔴 Recording, Mixing, and Mastering for Pop, Rap, and RnB—so your songs can compete with the best. * Audio Production Lessons * 🎸 Guitar for Production * 🎹 Piano for Production * 🎶 Bass for Production * 🥁 Digital Drums in Production * ✍️ Songwriting Lessons * 💻 ProTools Lessons * 🔧 Custom ProTools Template for Your Voice Stop overspending on studio time when you can record yourself! ____________________________________ ### 🚫 What I Don’t Do 🚫 * **Fix Your Computer** – I’m a music guy, not your IT guy. * **DJ Your Wedding** – 🎉 Congrats! But that’s not my thing. * **Hardcore Rock** – 🤘 Although I love rock, I focus on Pop, Rap, and RnB. ____________________________________ ### ⚡ Why Learn From Me? ⚡ I’ve spent **over a decade** in the studio honing my craft, working with major labels, and helping underground artists polish their sound. When you train with me, we’ll dive into the real **“rules” of music**—and I’ll show you how to break them like a pro. That means you’ll learn to shape your tracks into something that **stands out**. ____________________________________ **💫 Recent Projects 💫** * **CREED III Soundtrack** & Lute’s *Goldmouf Deluxe Album* (74M+ streams on Spotify) * **Ryan Destiny’s “The Same”** – I mixed and mastered that! ____________________________________ ### 🤝 Why It Matters 🤝 The music biz can feel like an exclusive club. But if you want in, you’ve got to connect with the right people. I’m here to open those doors a little wider. If you’re serious about elevating your craft and being heard, let’s talk! **Ready to Level Up?** I’m based in **Charlotte, NC**, but I work with artists everywhere. If you’ve got questions about the industry or need someone who’s “in the room,” hit me up. Let’s create something legendary together. **🌟** ____________________________________ ### 📬 Contact Me 📬 Reach out if you want to book a lesson or set up a studio session. I’m all about **transparency** and making sure you reach your music goals. **If you win, we win together!**
Overview

Hired 16 times

Serves Charlotte, NC

Background checked

1 employee

12 years in business

Business hours

Sun3:00 pm - 10:00 pmMon6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, PayPal, Square cash app, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Top Pro status

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2021

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2020

Featured Projects

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  • Sade Black - FLACKO

    Audio Recording

  • Lute - West 1996 Pt 2 - Dreamville

    Audio Recording

  • I J-Stylz from the grammy award winning group Blac

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Kendra W.
Jun 15, 2020
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If you’re looking for someone that will push you past what you think, feel or see. Look no further. I’ve had 2 songwriting lessons thus far and I am learning things about myself and my learning style. He is so professional and knowledgeable that it makes writing songs easier than doing it on your own. I would definitely recommend!

Details: Singing only (pre-recorded instrumentals) • R&B / Soul • 26 - 44 years old • 5 tracks • 16 - 30 minutes

Audio Recording
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Ralph m.
2 weeks ago
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Great follow up

Details: Mastering • Mixing • Editing • General introduction • Recording • Digital • Analog • I do not have a software preference • Beginner • The audio production instructor travels to me • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • I travel to the audio production instructor

Audio Production Lessons
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Senay M.
Mar 10, 2021
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His work ethic and professionalism is exemplary, he really exceeded my expectations and throughout the whole process he communicates with the artist and guides you through the whole process from beginning to end; a definite rehire, highly recommended

Details: Singing only (pre-recorded instrumentals) • Hip-hop / Rap • 18 - 25 years old • 5 tracks • 16 - 30 minutes • Mixing • Mastering • Editing • Pre-production • Post-production

Audio Recording
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Semaj R.
May 4, 2020
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One of the Best Engineers in the game right now. I’m so glad that I’m stumbled upon him . I sent him a message around 2 am in the morning and In 15 mins he probably responded. If you want to have your songs quality match up with the top music artists in the industry I promise you J smash gives you that and more. Feel free to communicate and ask him questions because that’s when you truly get the best of the best in J smash!

Details: Singing and instrumentals • Hip-hop / Rap • R&B / Soul • Pop • 18 - 25 years old • 1 track • 5 minutes or fewer • Mixing • Mastering

Audio Recording
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Angela H.
Apr 22, 2020
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I've had two lessons so far and I have been extremely pleased. My experience so far has been

Details: Lessons • Lyric writing only • R&B • At the pro’s location

Songwriting
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Wilton Moore