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Get a trained, experienced musician's ears on your song. In this one-on-one session, Desmond Rucker listens to your song or demo and gives you clear, practical notes to take it further.
Desmond has spent 19 years writing and performing in original bands across Pittsburgh and Manchester, UK. He trained in composition, production, arrangement, and creative direction at the Royal Northern College of Music, and his collaborative album X earned him a feature on the BBC Music. He has worked as a co-writer and creative partner with a wide range of artists in funk, jazz, rock, alternative, and indie.
What you'll get
Arrangement notes: how your song is structured and what could make each section hit harder.
Groove Analysis: how the rhythm and feel are working, from a musician known for strong groove and original drum parts.
Production insights: ideas to help your recording sound closer to what you hear in your head.
Clear next steps: specific changes you can make right after the session.
Who it's for
Songwriters, bands, producers, and solo artists at any level, in any genre. Whether you have a rough phone recording or a nearly finished mix, you'll leave with a clearer path forward.
How it works
Book your session and send your song or demos ahead of time.
Meet with Desmond for up to 2 hours of focused, one-on-one feedback on as many songs as you can fit in that time period.
Walk away with notes you can put to work right away.
*3% of this sale goes to Whistle’s mutual aid.
Get a trained, experienced musician's ears on your song. In this one-on-one session, Desmond Rucker listens to your song or demo and gives you clear, practical notes to take it further.
Desmond has spent 19 years writing and performing in original bands across Pittsburgh and Manchester, UK. He trained in composition, production, arrangement, and creative direction at the Royal Northern College of Music, and his collaborative album X earned him a feature on the BBC Music. He has worked as a co-writer and creative partner with a wide range of artists in funk, jazz, rock, alternative, and indie.
What you'll get
Arrangement notes: how your song is structured and what could make each section hit harder.
Groove Analysis: how the rhythm and feel are working, from a musician known for strong groove and original drum parts.
Production insights: ideas to help your recording sound closer to what you hear in your head.
Clear next steps: specific changes you can make right after the session.
Who it's for
Songwriters, bands, producers, and solo artists at any level, in any genre. Whether you have a rough phone recording or a nearly finished mix, you'll leave with a clearer path forward.
How it works
Book your session and send your song or demos ahead of time.
Meet with Desmond for up to 2 hours of focused, one-on-one feedback on as many songs as you can fit in that time period.
Walk away with notes you can put to work right away.
*3% of this sale goes to Whistle’s mutual aid.