Studio Work
Testimonial from local recording studio:
“I have been working with Dennis Winge now for several years, and I have to say I get happy every time he walks through the door. Dennis is an fine human and excellent guitar player. He has proven to be creative, versatile, and flexible. His guitar playing is exemplary, his guitar tones are excellent. I never need to worry about adjusting his sound.
In the studio, he works well with others, offers creative ideas, and takes direction well when necessary (which is not often!) He’s also good at writing music and has demonstrated mastery with using MIDI in creative ways with his guitar and various synths/sample players. Looking forward to having Dennis back sooner rather than later!“
– Will at Electric Wilburland Studios, Newfield NY
Dennis reports that he finds studio work one of the most enjoyable and challenging aspects of his services as a musician. He takes pride in being able to add heart and soul to a track even when sight-reading. He also enjoys understanding a bandleader’s or producer’s needs and then fulfilling them on the spot…
He says “you have to stay relaxed and be receptive to new ideas and new approaches while being time-conscious as well. Studios are expensive and time is money. But I find this kind of high-pressure situation exhilarating. I thoroughly enjoy both sight-reading as well as having to come up with on-the-spot ideas based on client feedback or sheer inspiration.”
In his 20 years as a pro studio musician he has done jazz, country, hip-hop, heavy metal, folk, etc. He’s played acoustic 6-string, 12-string, electrics of all kinds, classical guitars, and 4- and 5-string basses. He can play with a pick, fingerstyle, slide guitar, etc. and he’s equally comfortable with lots of effects or none at all.
Currently Dennis is using Presonus Studio One as his DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) and has programs that can generate parts on instruments that he doesn’t play (drums, keyboard, etc.) in thousands of styles to choose from.
He is also equally comfortable with recording audio as well as midi, as he frequently uses his GR-55 guitar midi controller/ synthesizer to compose his own arrangements.
Contact Dennis directly to see how he can help you make your next song amazing!
Testimonials from long-time clients:
“I have been working with Dennis Winge for over 15 years, he originally played guitar for my band in NYC and more recently we engaged him for some studio work. He is an amazing guitarist and a true pro. Dennis works quickly and can play pretty much anything you throw his way! I definitely highly recommend him for any of your session needs, you will not be disappointed. Not to mention he’s just a super nice guy and really easy to work with no ego or attitude ever!” – Gail Silverman
“Dennis Winge and I have worked on several projects over the last ten years, and I highly recommend him as someone who is both a talented musician, arranger, and generous musical partner. Dennis arranged and played on some of my best work. I’m not a great singer so Dennis helped me work out some of my melodies and was able to transcribe and play instrumental guide tracks to facilitate my vocals or teach the songs to more talented singers. Dennis is a great engineer with a 24 track [home] studio. Always patient and professional, he is a joy to work with.” – Bruce Barrett
Samples
Siren’s Song
I wrote this song for a client and recorded all guitar & midi string parts at a local studio.
To Let You Go
I wrote this song and recorded all guitars, bass, and melodica parts for the client at a local studio.
For Giving For Getting
I recorded the lead guitar track remotely for this client.
Thoughtful
I recorded the whole band remotely on a Tascam DP-24. I played the guitar parts & sang backup vocals. Then I imported the tracks to Studio One for mixing & mastering.
Alone
I recorded guitar parts and midi strings for this client at a local studio.
Every Single Way
I wrote this song to a client’s lyrics for a father-daughter dance at her wedding. I recorded acoustic guitar, bass, and voice and mixed & mastered this song; the keys & drums were computer-generated.
Coconuts for Christmas
I recorded all guitar & bass parts for this client remotely.
What Love’s About
I wrote this song for a client and recorded all the guitar parts at a local studio.
One More Time
I wrote this song for a client and recorded all the guitar parts at a local studio.