Bio: John Dahl Honoré Composer/Producer

John is an accomplished keyboard player who started writing his own music at age six. He learned recording by working in Bay Area studios in the early '90s. He worked as staff producer and second engineer for multi-platinum producer Felton Pilate in the mid '90s at his multi room facility in Niles, CA. After taking a five-year break from music production, technology had taken yet another leap forward, It was all digital. John caught up on current technology at Pyramind "The Institute for Advanced Digital Audio Training" in San Francisco, where he received certifications in Digidesign's Pro Tools, Apple's Logic Pro, and completed other course work to earn Pyramind's Digital Producer Certificate. In 2004 John opened Master Fade Music Services, offering composition and production services, as well as mixing and mastering. “Master Fade is a solution for Directors and Producers… and Bands looking to define and polish their sound, not another challenge.” Currently, Master Fade focuses on composition for film, video and the web, but welcomes production projects. From recording the first note to putting the final touches on the masters, or anywhere in the process Mater Fade can add polished sonic value to your sound.

John's credits include:

Konami of America Inc./ Dame Edna / Starbucks / Hear Music / Hewlett Packard / Sony Computer Entertainment / Indie Artist Alliance / Felton Pilate / Testament / The Harvey Cartel / Doug Doppler / Con-Funk-Shun / Thrill Entertainment Group / Artemis / Eric Dibbern / The James McCullum Project / Mystic Rage / Vinlawdin & The Caliband / Mobius Donut / Dave Medd (of The Tubes) & Many other talented artists and corporations.

A Word or Two About The Role of Record Producer

In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) is (among many other tasks) primarily responsible for completing a 'master' recording so that it is fit for mass production and commercial release. He or she controls the recording sessions, coaches and guides the performers, and supervises the recording, mixing and mastering processes.

A record producer has a keen ear and is often an accomplished musician and arranger. A record producer is well versed in modern digital recording platforms (Pro Tools/Logic) and must be a highly skilled engineer.

As long as music is made by people, a record producer must have, above all, impeccable people skills. The communication of ideas and feelings is what music is all about, and so a music producer must have the ability to both lead and follow, ebb and flow with a wide range of personalities and situations with grace and humility.

Don't get taken by some cat with a discount rig calling himself a record producer.

Your Music Deserves Better.
Your Music Deserves MASTER FADE.