I am pleased to write this testimonial for Derrick Procell from Hear and Now Music. I hired Derrick to make a professional song CD for my foreign language school. He approached the project with great enthusiasm that he maintained until the project was complete. I had designed some very simple little tunes that I had been using with the children through the years. Derrick took my tunes, made them more interesting, more complete and much more professional. For someone as unmusical as I am Derrick used what he could from my original tunes and helped me add to the overall quality of the CD. He followed the project from beginning all the way through until the final project was delivered to our school. With Derrick's guidance and connections I was able to make the CD with minimal stress and concern on our part. The end result is a CD I am proud to put the Lil Language Scholars name on. Derrick’s attention to detail is amazing. He not only develops projects to an extremely professional level but the follow up with him is second to none. I would never hesitate to have colleagues, family or friends contact Derrick. He is such a thorough professional. I know before even picking up the phone Derrick will have my project done timely and it will exceed my expectations. A business owner can ask for no more than that! Sincerely, Director/Owner, Lil Language Scholars |
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"I just had to take a moment to tell you what pleasure it was working with you on the Yorkshire Carolers' cd project. As you know, we're not accustomed to singing with microphones and certainly not in a studio. Well, not only did we end up with an outstanding recording, but your professionalism and enthusiasm made the whole process comfortable, easy and enjoyable for everyone. Thank-you so much. I can't wait for our next collaboration." Sharon North Jones |
Hear and Now Music was the answer to my prayers. Derrick Procell makes recording comfortable and very user friendly. His ear for editing is superb and professional. I could not be happier with my finished product and look forward to using Hear and Now to record my next volume of Naptime Nanny. Judy Rundell, |
" I can say without hesitation that the demo I recorded with Derrick Procell has paid for itself many times over. As a marketing tool, it has been directly responsible for landing me a full-time job teaching guitar at a reputable music store, as well as landing me countless bar, restaurant and bookstore gigs in the Chicagoland area. I always get compliments on the clean sound of the recording. As a producer, Derrick was easy and relaxing to work with. He offered creative arrangement ideas, as well as top-notch backup vocals, harmonica and percussion. But ultimately, he let me be myself. The result was a recording I can still be proud of more than a year later." Brett Ratner |
"I am writing to thank-you for producing the KNOW cd. Your coaching was invaluable and inspired the confidence within me to deliver a powerful message. I was particularly impressed with the seamlessness of your editing, and the music you composed to intro the cd was exceptional. The cd has been listened to by Evelyn Lauder (of Este Lauder Corp.), Dominique Couseih, president of Aveda Corp., and many others. They found it to be moving and inspirational. Again, thank you for sharing your talent and yourself with us." Thor Nygren |
"I have worked with Derrick Procell both as a client and co-producer. The experience has always been enjoyable and productive on both counts. As Derrick's client for singer and vocal demos, he's been both supportive from his point of vocal expertise to my singers and a fine acknowledgeable mixing engineer. As a production partner on musical projects, the work has always gone down with ease, humor and the mutual respect of each of us doing what was needed to accomplish the production goals at hand. Hear and Now has my ringing endorsement and best wishes for a prosperous future." Bobby Schiff |
"I wanted to thank you so much for Samantha's recording session and cd. She had such a great experience making it and it already looking forward to the next one. (Her little sister) is wishing for her own cd to listen to as well, so we may end up needing to make recordings of all the kids! It is so incredible to hear your child' voice with professional instrumentals behind it. It is akin to seeing her on stage for the first time. When I first listened to the cd, I couldn't stop crying. I just could not get over my little girl sounding like she belonged on the radio. I think her grandparents will have the same response. It will be a really special gift for them. We always share a lot of pictures and this is kind of the same idea. The cd really freezes this moment in time - Samantha at age 10. Thank you again for such a wonderful holiday gift idea and such an enjoyable experience. We will always treasure this cd and probably will start an annual tradition of them for our family." Susan Mason |
"What can I say about working with Derrick? I walked into his studio with a handful of my own tunes that i had scraped together over the years, and some vague ideas about how I wanted to record them. What I am walking out the door with is a professionally produced, fully realized CD with my songs and voice sounding better than I had imagined they could. The journey in between is what Derrick is all about. I can't believe that there are a lot of people in this business who can bring as much to a project as Derrick does. Not only does he have the vision and experience to know exactly where he wants to go musically, he also has the drive and focus to keep the project moving there. And along the way he can write, arrange, play, sing, engineer, produce and swat flies - whatever needs to be done, he will either do it himself or find a way to make it happen. And in the process he will push you to step out of your comfort zone and dare to be extraordinary." Wendy Proulx |
"My experience with Derrick at Hear and Now Music was fantastic from start to finish. I can in to the studio with singing talent and a good knowledge of teaching music to kids. I can out of the studio with a professionally produced collection of original and newly rearranged children's songs. Derrick sees the potential in people, plain and simple. He helped me reach within myself (and out of my comfort zone) to shine vocally on my CD. I am so proud to put my name on this CD, but if it wasn't for Derrick's songwriting, arranging, engineering, background vocals, drum and keyboard playing and his coffee making, this CD would be nothing. The kids that sang on this CD for us were in awe of his talent. Each session with Derrick kept me smiling, motivated and optimistic. I look forward to recording my second CD with Derrick as soon as the first one goes platinum!" Cathy Glickman |
My experience with Derrick Procell at "Hear and Now" music studios has been amazing. The quality and passion that he brings to every session is inspiring and honestly limitless! My sessions were filled with contagious energy and a profound wit. He has the chops of a seasoned studio musician and the heart to care about you and your project. Thanks for everything Derrick, It's always a "Perfect Day" when we get together! Joel Pilka |
Working with you to produce the music was a truly delightful experience Barb M. Tolbert |