Session Work & Production
Whether you're writing a song, crafting a film score, or producing an album, I’m available for cello performance and/or mixing and mastering.
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As a seasoned studio recording artist with over 30 years of experience and a degree in Cello Performance, I specialize in contributing soulful, cinematic, and emotionally resonant cello to a wide range of genres—from classical and contemporary to folk, film score, and experimental music. My recordings have been featured in films and on Netflix, and I bring both technical mastery and artistic intuition to every performance. I play on a 120-year-old Boston-built cello, chosen for its rich, expressive tone that adds depth and character to any track.
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In addition to cello performance, I offer mixing and mastering services to help bring your project to its full sonic potential. With a highly trained ear and decades of experience in both composition and studio work, I ensure your final mix is clear, balanced, and emotionally impactful. Whether you need a polished mix for your single or full mastering for an album or score, I will work with you to bring it to fruition.
I’d be honored to contribute to your project—whether as a cellist, mixing/mastering engineer, or both—and help bring your creative vision to life with clarity, care, and professional precision.
Terence O. Loughlin, Boston, 1904
Tools
Rates
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PC Audio Labs DAW
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Adam Audio Studio Monitors and Subwoofer
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Royer R121 Ribbon Microphone
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Grace 101 Preamp
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Scarlet 4 channel Audio Interface
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All Mogami Connections
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Waves Mastering Plugins
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Stienberg Cubase
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4TB of Sample Content
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Boston-crafted aged cello, 120 years.
Mixing/Mastering:​ $60/hour
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Cello Recording:​ $120/hour
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Cello Recording/Composing: $150/hour
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Contact for specifics and details
regarding your project and needs.
Testimonials
“Shaun has mixed and mastered a number of my songs and contributed production support and every time, his work blows me away. He has an excellent ear for balance and honestly, when I get the mix back, it feels like I’m hearing the song for the first time, in its fullest expression. He’s easy to work with and very collaborative. I couldn’t be happier!” -SK
“Shaun’s cello playing cured my writer’s block, healed my inner child, and possibly reversed my seasonal depression.”
-RL
“I sent Shaun one song. He sent me back divinity. I played it for my mom and she finally said she was proud of me. I think she was actually proud of him, but still”
-FS
“Shaun has composed and performed cello parts for three of my songs so far and I literally am in shock every time at his beautiful, engaging, and memorable compositions. I’ve never come across this level of skill and artistry and I feel beyond blessed to have him collaborating on my tracks.”
-SK
"Shaun performed cello for a part I had composed and my jaw dropped when I heard it. My friend screamed. Shaun’s artistry, quality, and expertise are simply undeniable and can elevate any song to a new level.”
-NM