Greetings! I'm Taylor.

I have always had a childlike fascination with music and the myriad of facets that make up a sonically transcendent experience. What began as writing music to play & make records with my friends carried me into Blue Sprocket Sound during my time at JMU, gaining recording and mixing experience in a true top shelf facility, eventually becoming the House Engineer in 2016, working with artists & bands throughout the mountains. A tragic explosion of the studio in October 2020 sent me to Richmond, VA where I set up a space in my 26’x15′ room at In Your Ear Studios in Shockoe Bottom. 

Equipped with a small array of Class A & charactered treasures of instruments and gear in a comfortable & creative space, I aim to capture & nourish honest & fresh music that’s healing to both creator & listener. I’ve written, played various instruments, produced, tracked, mixed, & mastered all sorts 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