About Me
Steve Sundholm is an LA-based record producer. Reared among music icons due to his father’s business as the founder of Sunn guitar amps, Steve’s understanding of the sonic landscape grew from childhood. Steve began his journey in Portland, OR working with local favorites like Geoff Byrd, David Klinkenberg, Jonah and The Village Green to name just a few. Quickly he became Portland’s most respected producer and realized that his journey was leading him to LA where he could expand his horizons. Since relocating, Steve has worked with multi-platinum selling artists like Jim Brickman and Blessid Union of Souls. What they and countless other artists who have worked with Steve discovered was that he brings more to the table than simply production. Having studied jazz and classical composition, performance, and vocal arrangement in college, and having himself been an all-national collegiate player, Steve’s ability to contribute to the musical process makes him a goldmine of creativity. Sundholm is the perfect producer for any up-and-coming artist or band that wants to clearly define their sound and create a viable album for the marketplace. “In every possible way, he took my project to the next level, and that’s when my career began!†-David Klinkenberg “Steve is the fourth best producer l’ve ever worked with…the other three? One is washed-up, one is retired, and the other is dead.†-Jimmie Haskell (three time Grammy winner and five time Emmy winning string arranger.) Steve’s major credits to date include: 1. Two tracks on Jim Brickman’s latest album, “Escape†of which “When lt Snows†peaked at 2 on the Billboard AC chart. 2. Blessid Union of Souls 1 hit “I Believe†remake (2007) 3. “Carol of Emmanuel†by David Klinkenberg peaked at 1 on Family Christian Stores charts for the month of December, and was the top-selling Christmas record of the year in Christian retailers selling over 200,000 units. 4. “Thank God for You†by Geoff Byrd peaked at 16 on Billboard's AC chart. (2006) 5. Total unit sales of over 800,000 and climbing. 6. Mastering for Jim Brickman and Richie McDonald (Lonestar) “I’m Coming Home For Christmas†which hit 4 on the Billboard AC Chart. Reviews and comments mean little, however, compared to the end product. Before making any major production decisions, look past the giant mixing console, the enormous computer screen, or the “vibey†lounge. Listen to the music! If these tracks don’t convince you that you need a real producer, nothing that matters ever will. "Name" producers take advantage of people every day. There are countless stories of independent artist's spending six figures to hire a "name" and getting a mediocre product they can't use. Don't be fooled into spending too much (or too little) on producing your music. Production is an art form in itself, not unlike guitar playing or song writing. If you’re thinking of buying some gear and producing yourself, expect to put as much time into becoming a great producer as it has taken you to become a great artist. While it is true that some artists have found success recording themselves, that approach fails about 99.9% of the time. Don't buy the do-it-yourself lie! Do you need someone to give your record polish and sheen? Do you want to sound radio-ready? Contact Steve Sundholm while you can still afford him.
