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Session Work & Production

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Recording in Dolby Atmos at Side3 Studios in Denver

I am a cellist, composer, and producer located near Los Angeles. I’m available for session work for Hollywood, production and/or mixing and mastering and beyond. As a composer I specialize in cello-centric scores for feature length films and much more. 

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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 session work, 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.

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Terence O. Loughlin, Boston, 1904

Tools

Rates

  • Boston-crafted cello, 120 years.

  • PC Audio Labs DAW

  • Adam Audio Studio Monitors and Subwoofer

  • Royer R121 Ribbon Microphone

  • Neuman KM184

  • Grace 101 Preamp

  • Scarlet 4 channel Audio Interface

  • All Mogami Connections

  • Waves Mastering Plugins 

  • Stienberg Cubase

  • 7TB of Sample Content

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

“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

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Mid/Side recording at Shaun Diaz Music Studios

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