Today we’d like to introduce you to David McLorren.
Hi David, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I’ve always been passionate about music. I began my journey in the early 1990s in Virginia Beach, where I truly made my mark in the industry. Initially, I sang with a band, but later, I took up instrument learning and eventually ventured into the engineering side of music production and recording. Fast forward to the early 2000s, I recorded, produced, and released my first solo album, even before performing at a jazz festival in St. Lucia. From there, my career took off, leading to numerous awards, collaborations, and opportunities to produce for others. The key to my success lies in my unwavering discipline, insatiable thirst for knowledge, and relentless pursuit of continuous creation.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The journey was not easy, given the changes in the industry and the advent of streaming platforms that cater mostly to major artists and labels. Making a living solely on streams is not even viable, and recouping the production and marketing costs of an album or single is nearly impossible. On the other hand, there are instances where people lowball you for being an independent artist. Despite these challenges, the passion and love for creating music that people enjoy have been my driving force. I don’t regret being able to do what I love, as it has afforded me the opportunity to connect with people from various countries, backgrounds, and cultures.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am an award-winning recording artist and a multi-instrumentalist. As a producer, I can take an idea from conception to a completed project, market it, and brand it for the masses. I also offer mixing and mastering services, graphic design, photography, and brand services. Additionally, I am a certified IT technician and cloud server expert. My diverse skill sets complement each other, providing a comprehensive toolkit to accommodate clients with comfort and confidence.
Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc?
,My Favorite books, the Bible, Linchpin (Seth Godin) Love does (Bob Goff), History books, Tech books, Wired magazine. Apps, word games to sharpen the brain, Gigbook, my music software Studio One, Logic Pro and Reason Studio. I am not big on podcasts there are too many opinions out there and I rather think for myself. Now if some recommends one I will;l; objectively listen if it think is beneficial.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.davidmclorren.com
- Instagram: @davidmclorren
- Facebook: @davidmclorren
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmclorren1
- Twitter: @davidmclorren
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Davidmclorren
- Other: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ox3pWAMdPpTlDwn2YnOaq
Image Credits
The photos are all mine from my company Reethym® Productions.
