Smash House Recordings
Smash House Recordings

Smash House Recordings

$70/hour
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Introduction
🏆 Grammy-Nominated Studio with 150M+ Streams📈🏆 🎙️ Record On YOUR Terms! UNLIMITED ∞ STUDIO TIME🎙️ Experience The Freedom to Create. Enjoy a Creative Haven That Fuels Your Musical Journey. ⏰ 🔂🔂🔂 🛋️ 🔴 Does this sound familiar? * You’re rushing through takes, watching the clock tick away your creativity. * Hectic studios make you feel like just another booking instead of a valued artist. * You dread hidden studio fees—like paying extra just to get your track mixed and mastered. * You’ve got big, major-label dreams but a budget that’s nowhere near major-label size. IT'S TIME FOR A DIFFERENT APPROACH I’m J Smash, Founder of Smash House Recordings—and I’ve Been Exactly Where You Are. Fifteen years ago, I walked into a studio convinced I could knock out two songs in three hours. I was wrong. I rushed every take and walked away with a rough recording I simply couldn’t afford to finish. Back then, the industry wasn’t nearly as saturated with content. But now, if you leave your tracks unfinished, it's almost impossible to break through all the noise. Over the years, I’ve seen both MAJOR-LABEL artists and indie acts rise to stardom—AND I’ve seen them fail. The difference often comes down to having enough time, guidance, and transparency during the recording process. That’s why I created Smash House Recordings, where you get ALL IN PRICING: * Mix and Master included! Grammy awards are voted on by your peers, and we know when something isn't finished. VIRTUALLY UNLIMITED RECORDING TIME * No more racing the clock or praying to fit a full song into a tiny window. Finally take time to vocal arrange your song! MAJOR LABEL INSIGHT * I’ve worked alongside top-tier artists, so I’ll help you avoid the pitfalls and navigate the business side. ____________________________________ ### 🎶 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 an IT guy. * **DJ Your Wedding** – 🎉 Congrats! But that’s not my thing. * **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

Sun10:00 am - 10:00 pmMon10:00 am - 10:00 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Credit card, 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

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  • Lute - West 1996 Pt 2 - Dreamville

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  • 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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Ralph m.
4 weeks ago
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Hired on Thumbtack

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

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Senay M.
Mar 10, 2021
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Hired on Thumbtack

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

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Kendra W.
Jun 15, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack

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

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Semaj R.
May 4, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack

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

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Tarcarsha B.
Apr 13, 2020
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Hired on Thumbtack

First off only being able to choose up to three items doesn't describe my first 30 min free session with Will. He was very punctual, responsive, professional and provided me with good working quality. I'm being given way more value then what he is asking for within my learning session with him. He makes things so much more easier and understandable. I'm so eager and excited about our future sessions together. Tacarsha

Details: Recording • Digital • Pro tools • No experience • Once a week • The audio production instructor travels to me

Audio Production Lessons
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Background Check

Wilton Moore