Jay Hallstrom
Jay Hallstrom
Drums and percussion
Bass
Acoustic and electric 6 and twelve-string guitars
Baritone guitar
Mandolin
Pedal Steel guitar (E9 tuning)
Dobro
5-string banjo
Hammond organ
Piano
Accordion
Harmonica
Jay is a team player. Promoting a positive, forward thrust to the work of any combination of:
co-writing
pre-producing
recording
producing
overdubbing
mixing
and mastering
your artistry- is his forte. He is satisfied only when you are!
He has worked professionally on both sides of the performer / engineer-producer window a good portion of his adult life- and is empathetic with how tough it can be to fulfill his studio motto:
“Simple Things Done Well”
Instruments played on productions for clients
Other Interests
Cabinetmaking
Tile setting
Architectural design
Electronics kit-building
Martial arts
hiking / biking
Reading
Family
Note to parents and female artists: my wife, sons and daughters are nearby: you will be respected, taken care of and very safe in this environment. We have had many positive experiences with female artists and producers over the years, evidenced by repeat trust over multiple projects.
on a family hike-
oldest daughter and I
most of the kids are musicians...