Jessie R.

Professional Female Vocalist & Recording Artist

Music Artist Connection • Freelance

Jan 2018 - Present • 8 yrs 8 mos

I work as a professional female recording vocalist, bringing written songs, demos, and production ideas to life through expressive and technically controlled vocal performances. My experience covers Pop, R&B, Soul, EDM, Rock, Metal, and Alternative music, allowing me to adapt my tone, phrasing, intensity, and vocal character to the identity of each track. I can deliver anything from intimate and emotionally restrained vocals to powerful, energetic performances designed to carry a larger production. My recording work includes lead vocals, backing vocals, harmonies, doubles, ad-libs, and layered vocal arrangements. I pay close attention to pitch, timing, diction, dynamics, breath control, and phrasing so the vocal feels natural within the instrumental rather than simply sitting on top of it. I also work from references, rough demos, lyrics, instrumental tracks, and specific vocal directions when clients already have a sound in mind. When the direction is less defined, I use the emotion and structure of the song to develop a vocal interpretation that fits the material. Working with artists, producers, and independent music creators remotely has taught me how to communicate clearly, respond to creative direction, and deliver organized recordings that are practical for the next stage of production. My goal with every recording is simple: make the vocal feel like it belongs to the song and give the listener a reason to keep listening.

Music Producer & Vocal Production Specialist

Soundworks Music Studio • Freelance

Aug 2023 - Jun 2025 • 1 yr 10 mos

I develop music productions from early ideas into cohesive tracks, with a particular focus on creating space for the vocal and making the arrangement support the story of the song. My production work spans Pop, R&B, EDM, Soul, Rock, Metal, and Alternative music. I work with artists and songwriters who may already have a demo or instrumental, as well as clients who need help developing a song from an early concept. I contribute to song development through arrangement, vocal production, harmony planning, layering, transitions, dynamics, and overall creative direction. Rather than treating production as simply adding more sounds, I look at what each section needs to keep the listener engaged and give the song a sense of movement. Vocal production is an important part of my workflow. I help shape lead vocal performances, doubles, harmonies, backing vocals, ad-libs, and other layers so that the vocal arrangement becomes part of the production itself. My experience as both a vocalist and songwriter gives me an additional perspective during production. I understand how melodies sit in a singer's range, where lyrics need room to breathe, how a chorus can be made to feel bigger, and when a production is already doing enough and needs space rather than more elements. I collaborate remotely with artists and producers, adapting to different creative workflows while keeping communication straightforward and project delivery organized. The objective is always to preserve the personality of the artist while developing a production that feels intentional, cohesive, and ready for the next stage of release.

Songwriter, Topline Artist & Vocal Arranger

musicfirst • Self-employed

Sep 2019 - May 2022 • 2 yrs 8 mos

I help artists turn musical ideas into songs that have a clear identity, memorable melodies, and lyrics that feel natural to the vocalist performing them. My songwriting process can begin with a finished instrumental, a few lines of lyrics, a song title, a concept, or even a rough voice note. From there, I develop the pieces needed to give the song direction, including lyrics, toplines, hooks, melodies, vocal phrasing, harmonies, and song structure. I work across Pop, R&B, Soul, EDM, Alternative, Rock, and Metal, adjusting my writing approach to the character of the production. A vulnerable R&B record needs a different lyrical and melodic language from an energetic dance track or a heavier alternative song. As a vocalist, I approach toplining with performance in mind. I consider where the melody should sit comfortably, how the chorus can create contrast with the verse, where harmonies can add emotional weight, and how individual phrases will actually sound when sung. I also help artists develop unfinished ideas without taking away what makes the original concept theirs. When a client already has a strong creative direction, my role is to sharpen it rather than replace it. My experience working remotely with artists and producers has given me a practical songwriting workflow built around clear communication, creative flexibility, and delivering material that can move directly into recording and production.