ABOUT – Taylor Bess Music

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. I cut my teeth making records for my own bands, then landed as the House Engineer for Blue Sprocket Sound in 2016. A tragic explosion of the studio in 2020 sent me to Richmond, VA where I currently create, produce, track, mix, and master out of my 26’x15′ room at In Your Ear Studios in Shockoe Bottom.

I live for the inspiration and creativity of producing ideas and experiences into unique sounds and feelings that make the moments of your favorite songs. I enjoy constantly learning the language of sound, and working to create a space that makes you feel joy, sadness, curiosity, and all of the colors in between. Let’s make something together.

“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

“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 who understands impact and he combines an art-first approach with great gear and proven technical knowhow. I literally built this website in exchange for studio time. That's how highly I value his work.”

Brandon O'Neill