jhpilling + Musician in Toronto, ON

SEEKING

ABOUT

This is my profile seeking collaborators for co-produced original music. I'm looking for people who are serious about the art, and have some track record that they'll stick with it. But it's OK if you don't plan to pay your rent with it, because neither do I really. But I'm also fortunate to have alternate passive income and already do music full time and thusly able to go all-in on a project if the artistic satisfaction merits it.

I believe strongly in a team approach - no bosses. Being full time music, I have considerable capacity to make things happen...see my released catalogue is over 50 songs in 5yrs. I just truly enjoy working with other people on a team and would welcome compatible people reaching out for either live performance or recording. I don't need to be the only songwriter... happy to work on your songs if they are brand compatible for me.

There's a lot of info about what I do specifically under Jason Pilling on gram. If that looks compatible with you....please reach out.

Screen name:

jhpilling

Member since:

Nov 16 2018

Active within 1 week

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years playing music:

30

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Influences

I care a lot about lyrics. Gord Downie, Aimee Mann are favourites - writers who approach common situations and make them poetic. I don't generally write romantic or angry topics.

Genre-wise, I'm open minded but my strengths are guitar and vocal based. But I love getting a little weird...so Radiohead, Regina Specktor, Andrew Bird, Conor Oberst, Fiona Apple are all aspirational targets. But also these days, I'm really leaning into happier music and more orchestral arrangements.

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:

Expert

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Acoustic Guitar:

Expert

Bass Guitar:

Expert

Background Singer:

Advanced

Ukulele:

Advanced

Keyboard:

Moderate

Lead Guitar:

Intermediate

Drums:

Beginner

EQUIPMENT

Instruments: Lotsa guitars, basses, amps, banjitar, ukeleles, analog synths, drums

Studio: I have good gear to record vocals and guitars, good library of orchestral samples, experienced mixer.

MUSIC