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Jim Roberts Percussion

The home of Jim Roberts and Kalimba Studio

About Me

Jim has returned to Chapel Hill, NC after 11 years as producer and percussionist in Nashville, TN. He continues to produce, perform and teach here. Below is the history of his time in Nashville: "Jim has lived in the Nashville area for 10 years as a producer, studio owner, session player and touring percussionist/drummer. Originally from North Carolina, he now owns and operates Kalimba Studio near Radnor Lake. Jim produces a variety of music including Irish, bluegrass, rock, African, electronica, alternative, Americana, and many others. Jim produces bands and artists alike. Kalimba studio also does songwriter demos, which include country and artist pitches.Kalimba Studio is a unique room in that is located near what has been called, "the Walden Pond of the South" for its stunning beauty. Photos of Kalmba Studio can be found at: http://www.jimrobertspercussion.com/production.htm For more information about Jim visit - http://www.jimrobertspercussion.comAlso in residence at Kalimba Studio is producer, Michael J. Nelson. For the past 15 years, Michael and his company have worked on nearly every aspect of music and sound production from coast to coast. He has written for nationally syndicated TV shows, scored films, documentaries and 3D animations. For a look at another advantage to working at Kalimba Studio, go to Michaels web site at www.epicsoul.com".
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Member Since: 12/8/2005
Band Website: jimrobertspercussion.com
Band Members: JIM ROBERTS - Producer, percussionist, multi-instrumentalist, composer
Sounds Like: WHAT IS A RECORD PRODUCER and WHAT DO THEY DO? You should look for a record producer who will listen to your ideas and who will be able to create the sound that you hear in your head. The most important part of artistry is having just the right song and being able to deliver an excellent performance. At Kalimba Studio, we make that our goal so you can reach yours!Nashville is the song writing capital of the world . If you don't write your own music, WE WILL find songs in a variety of genres to fit your personal style. If you write your own music, WE WILL make sure that your lyrics, arrangement and feel are solid and presentable to record labels and the public. If you are doing song or band demos, WE WILL make sure that it is professional quality as well. Besides song selection and arrangement, here are some of the areas that our in house record producers can offer help:• Artist direction• Budgeting• Booking the right players for the project• Vocal production- Helping you achieve your very best performance• Mix-down process-Helping you achieve the best mix• Arranging for mastering• Helping with the manufacturing process• Helping with the marketing of your projectBooking Musicians:We have an extensive list of top-notch musicians that will take your songs and mold them into works of art with lighting efficiency. These people have played with the Neville Brothers, Randy Travis, Shania Twain, Victor Wooten, Billy Dean and many, many more. Nashville has some of the greatest musicians in the world and YOU WILL be getting the best players money can buy.Chart writing service:The Nashville number system is the most efficient way to chart your songs. It is the universal language in the Nashville recording studios. In order to utilize this service you must provide us with a work tape of the song. Submit the tape or CD to us a week in advance and we will have the charts ready for the session.Mastering:Your CD is not really ready for duplication until it is mastered. This is the final process that smoothes out the rough edges and makes all of the songs sound consistent. This will make your CD ready to market.Producing CD's to Sell:Our goal is for you to have a finished product that you will be proud of in 5 to 10 to 15 years from now. That means we take the time to do it right so you don't spend the rest of your life regretitng a rush job and wishing you had done things differently.Artwork:We will help you find graphic artists that are in tune with your needs as musical artists. Being in Nashville we have access to excellent, professional CD designers who will take your ideas and use their expertise to design an artistic statement that will sell CD's.CD Manufacturing discounts:Kalimba Studio is a partner with Disc Makers who manufacture CD's nationally. If you mention that you were referred to them by Kalimba Studio in Nashville, you will get free posters or postcards that will match the design of your CD cover. These items will surely help out when you plan your CD release party!House Engineers:We have two talented engineers on hand who will keep your session running smoothly. They will help you fine tune your music and transform it into a commercial CD that can be sold for big profits. We offer outside engineers as well.In House /Guitar/Keyboards/Programming/Sequencing/Midi/Bass/Drums/Per cussion /Back Ground Vocals:If you need that special color instrument or harmony on one of your songs you could consider using our in house music services. We can easily throw some way cool tracks down for you at any time during the tracking or overdub session. For example, over 90% of our clients use percussion since we have an extraordinary large collection of instruments here.
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

ADF/Summer Touring Recap

American Dance Festival For 3 weeks in June, I was located in Durham, NC as an accompanist for the dance festival.  This festival lasts for a total of 6 weeks and has dance classes during the da...
Posted by Jim Roberts Percussion on Wed, 09 Aug 2006 05:41:00 PST

What they "really" want!

I recently heard a band ranting about the fact that some radio station wouldn't play there music.  I wrote them a note a told them to imagine the program directors desk stacked high with cd's. Ma...
Posted by Jim Roberts Percussion on Sun, 21 May 2006 08:08:00 PST

Summer Schdule 2006

May 25 - 29, Private Party June 8-30, American Dance Festival, Durham, NC Accompanist in residence. http://www.americandancefestival.org/ June 16, Melanie, The Cutting Room, NY http://www.thecu...
Posted by Jim Roberts Percussion on Mon, 08 May 2006 09:11:00 PST

Folk Alliance

In Feburary, I made the treck to Austin for the annual Folk Alliance conference.It was amazong time indeed - artists from all over the world. I played with Cady Finlayson, an Irish fiddle player from ...
Posted by Jim Roberts Percussion on Sat, 11 Mar 2006 08:12:00 PST

World Renown Celtic Guitarist Perfoms In Nashville

Folks  - don't miss this! - I'll be there.Scottish-born guitarist Tony McManus will offer a concert of Celtic (and other) music on Saturday, February 4 at 8 p.m. (NOTE TIME CHANGE.) McManus is a ...
Posted by Jim Roberts Percussion on Fri, 03 Feb 2006 06:49:00 PST

The meaning of J.I.M.

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Posted by Jim Roberts Percussion on Tue, 10 Jan 2006 07:01:00 PST

New Blog Update!!

http://jimrobertspercussion.blogspot.com/
Posted by Jim Roberts Percussion on Mon, 09 Jan 2006 07:21:00 PST