Production, Mixing and Mastering by Jack Esher
About
Music at the Heart
Jack Esher created mmMusic District to work with other musicians in the fine arts of production, mixing and mastering. Jack has studied extensively at Berklee College of Music and Mastering.com.
Writing
Influenced by roots and folk music of the 60’s, Jack wrote his first song at the age of 12, and has continued to write through periods of folk-rock, alternative rock, pop, classical guitar, renaissance lute, and combinations of all of it. Throughout, Jack has collaborated with writing partners, most recently with a Berklee classmate, Elif Vaizaglu from Turkey, for the song Even So from his forthcoming EP.
Producing
Jack works with other musicians to produce, mix and master their tracks for industry-standard streaming, CD or Vinyl.
Mixing and Mastering
After decades of home studio recording and mixing, Jack has completed certificate programs at Berklee College and Mastering.com, focusing on the arts of writing, producing, mixing, and mastering using the most current computer-based tools.
Playing
Jack has always played in duos or groups, with the occasional solo thing. His first duo was The Superstraights in the 60's in high school. He was a songwriter and rhythm guitarist in original rock bands The Tongues and Early Man in San Francisco in the 70's and 80's, followed by another duo BudMusic in the Boston area. He has been the bass player for the North Shore Massachusetts based group Whose Muddy Shoes since the 90's, playing all forms of Americana from folk noir to swing to blues. He also plays bass in the The Other Brothers' roots rock group based in Beverly, Massachusetts.