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- Jez Hackett -
Online Session Guitarist
Offering creative solutions for your musical projects with professional quality online session guitar arrangements
Online Session Guitarist
I'm Jez, an online session guitarist, and I record guitar arrangements for a range of clients such as musicians, songwriters and producers. By using the internet, I have the freedom and flexibility to collaborate globally to deliver industry-standard audio files, tailored to your particular needs.
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Whether you're after a single guitar track for your latest demo, or a multi-layered arrangement for professional release, I will ensure your requirements are fully understood from the outset, and deliver a finished product which meets those standards expected of a professional session musician.
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I welcome all musical genres, and as an insight, the video posted below shows my songwriting and performance styles, as well as my studio set-up.
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If you would like to know more, please check out my FAQs and feel free to contact me stating your key aims and any additional information about your project.​
Online Session Guitarist Demo
"Jet Coaster" written and produced by Jez Hackett
In this demo, I provide an insight into the range of styles and guitar sounds I typically write and record as an online session guitarist
"When all else fails, music triumphs"
About Jez
Inspired by the musicianship of influential guitarists during the 1980s 'New Wave of British Heavy Metal', Jez was captivated by the expressive nature and versatility of the guitar, and by the age of 17 was gaining valuable experience playing lead and rhythm guitar on the live circuit. Progressing to blues and acoustic in the 1990s and developing a flair for songwriting and music production in the Noughties, Jez achieved semi-final placing in the UK Songwriting Competition on three consecutive years, and in 2010 secured a single-song publishing deal with recognised Record Producer Steve Jervier who previously achieved a UK No.1 record with Take That (Pray).
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In 2011, Jez started a long-term collaboration with accomplished UK Artist/Songwriter/Producer Jorden Milnes, achieving a single-song publishing deal in 2015 with South Korean trio ‘Funky Galaxy’, a sub-unit of the popular boy band Choshinsei (Supernova). Further success followed with a string of collaboration releases through BMG Production Music and Score Production Music, with notable sync credits on Home and Away (Severn Network, Australia), the One Show (BBC1), Countryfile (BBC1) and A Martha's Vineyard Mysteries 'Poisoned in Paradise' (Hallmark Movies Channel).
During this period, Jez maintained his passion for performance, supporting studio sessions for Jorden’s clients and providing accompaniment for upcoming vocalists, including a successful X-Factor audition and live TV.
More recently, Jez has sought to further improve his performance techniques with the guidance of professional UK Guitarist/Producer Tom Platts.
"A brief musical moment can stretch a lifetime"
FAQs
“Why would I want to use a session guitarist?”
With the latest advancements in Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) technology, many musicians, songwriters and producers are embellishing their music using authentic-sounding guitar samples and loops. In those instances when the guitar parts are driving the mix, an experienced and skilled session guitarist can bring their uniqueness, versatility, and dynamic creativity, adding an organic personal dimension to your music.
“What are the advantages of working online?”
By using an online session guitarist, you will benefit from a cost-effective and flexible service, unconstrained by geographical location.
“What range of clients would normally use an online session guitarist?”
Clients would typically include vocalists, songwriters and producers, some of them just starting out on their musical journey, and others already established in the business.
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“What foundations do you consider essential?”
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The most important aspect for me is the building of trust with clients through clear communication, consistency of quality, and total commitment.
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I think it a great advantage to have a solid understanding of music theory as it enables an accurate translation of client requirements and promotes a colourful depth of creative expression.
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At a practical level, a broad and proven technical background in both live and studio performance will give clients access to a wide range of playing styles and techniques.
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When recording or mixing guitar parts, being able to confidently navigate DAW functionality is vital to maximise the range of guitar sounds appropriate to the song being recorded.
“How do you record a guitar part for a client?”
The first activity is to understand client requirements, usually via an audio/video call, and then request a file transfer of the backing track or relevant stems from the client. Once I have written and recorded the necessary guitar tracks on Logic Pro, a rough mix of the completed song is sent to the client for review, and if further tweaks are requested, I will re-record the necessary tracks before transferring the final dry/wet audio files to the client.
“How do you achieve your individual guitar sounds?”
I have three main guitars which cater for the diverse range of genres I record, a Schecter Diamond Series PT, a 1990 Fender Stratocaster, and an Ibanez AEW51-NT1202 electro acoustic. Depending on client requirements, I also use off-the-shelf plug-ins to achieve the most suitable sound for the genre in question. Finally, I the rely on the variety of playing techniques I have learnt over the years, and always aim to blend in my individuality.
"Silence... the foundation of music"
Projects
Posted below is a selection of my published and released co-writes on which I perform all guitar parts
Guitar Tuition
In a world where technology and AI are becoming evermore influential, we increasingly see ourselves yearning for self-expression and creativity through the primal medium of music - a medium which gives purpose, builds confidence, and unites people - I am dedicated to the development of this new generation of musicians.
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My guitar lessons cover many aspects of music, including theory, sight-reading, technique and improvisation.
I welcome all levels of guitarist, and follow a structured approach for beginners, whilst encouraging self-development and exploration for those more experienced guitarists.
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Guitar lessons are held online using Zoom video calls, allowing you to study from any country​. All you require is a guitar and a stable broadband connection.
I also offer face-to-face guitar lessons in the area of Donington Park (East Midlands, UK), an area synonymous with the Monsters of Rock and Download Festivals.
For information, I possess an enhanced DBS certificate for music teaching.
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For students wishing to attain qualifications, I support the Trinity College London 'Rock and Pop' contemporary and classic songs graded syllabus.
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If you would like to know more, please contact me, and I will provide any additional information required.
Contact
Please fill out the requested information below, or email contact@jezhackettguitarist.com
briefly stating your key aims and any timescales.