howdy! I'm Taylor.

I’ve been drawn towards music with childlike fascination for as long as I can remember. What began as playing the piano and writing music to play & make records with my friends carried me into studios like Blue Sprocket Sound as the House Engineer (2016-2020), then setting up my own space at In Your Ear Studios (2020-2025), producing and contributing to thousands of songs along the way. I currently make records and continue to nurture a community of artists across VA, mostly from my room in Richmond.

Equipped with an array of Class A & charactered treasures of instruments and gear in a comfortable and creative space, I aim to capture & care for honest & fresh music that’s healing to both creator and listener. I’ve written, played on, produced, tracked, mixed, & mastered all colors of music and I’d love to help you in any/many of those ways! Let’s make something together.

Have a listen to my music & check out my gear below 🙂

DISCOGRAPHY
GEAR LIST
“I've worked with Taylor for years in every conceivable musical role: producing, engineering, mixing, mastering, songwriting, performing, you name it. When I tell people the person behind the desk is the most important component to making great work, Taylor is the example I'm referring to. He is an artist, and he combines an art-first approach with great gear and proven technical knowhow.”

Brandon O'Neill
“I absolutely had such an awesome experience working with Taylor Bess. He inspired me to be my best self in the studio, he encouraged me towards a new sound with my music as well. He not only produced all my upcoming music but he took the time to walk me through his mixing and mastering process. I am so grateful for the time , effort and dedication that Taylor has spent making my musical sound fresh, new and modern.”

Ebony Nicole
“Taylor is a pleasure to work with and strives to make every inch of his work fantastic. His thought and creative process is incredible and he always works in the best interest of the artist. I’ve worked with Taylor for about four years now and the quality and turnout improves every time we work together. I couldn’t be happier with the results of my most recent project. Throughout the process of recording, mixing, mastering, and writing, Taylor strived to make it the best that it could be and you can hear it in the music. I would 10/10 recommended Taylor Bess as a musician, engineer, producer, and writer. Work with him and see how incredible your songs can be!”

Matthew Mozingo
“ When you work with Taylor your project will sound better. It's not just that the quality of your recordings will improve, it's that he will help you find the sound that brings out the best version of you. Taylor understands both the technical and the artistic sides of audio recording and talent like his is not easy to find. He's always looking for ways to grow and learn so each time you work with him is even better than the last. If you're looking for a sign that you've found the person you want to record with, this is it. ”

Doc Straw & the Scarecrows
"Can't thank you enough for the hospitality and creative flow this past weekend. It exceeded my expectations for productivity, and I'm so glad we all got to have that adventure together. Thank you for making it all feel so easy--you've cultivated a warm and welcoming space and you're a master at engineering in a way that feels invisible. ”

Caleb Stine