Recording | Music Production | Mixing & Mastering | Tuition
Melbourne · Brisbane · Tokyo
SERVICES
Every service is available online, worldwide. No studio time required - just great results delivered direct to you.
STUDIO QUALITY.
NO STUDIO REQUIRED.
Modern professional music production is almost never done in a room together anymore. The world's biggest records are made between cities and continents - and the results speak for themselves.
Every JNP client gets access to a dedicated client portal - a custom-built platform that goes far beyond file sharing. It includes a full in-browser DAW where you can record vocals or instruments, comp takes, set loop markers, and export straight to JNP in a format ready for our production workflow.
Live video sessions stream studio-quality audio from every instrument and from the DAW itself - so you hear James playing a part on a vintage keyboard, dialling in a mix through classic outboard, or refining a sound in real time - not through a phone speaker or a compressed video call. You can even listen in while your mix or master is being done.
Built-In DAW
Record vocals or instruments right in the portal. Loop markers, take comping, and direct export to JNP in a DAW-compatible format.
Studio Audio Streaming
Hear every instrument and the DAW in real time during live sessions - actual studio-quality audio, not compressed video call sound.
Free Cloud Drive
Upload and download stems, mixes, references and final files. No Dropbox or Google Drive needed.
Live Video Sessions
Sit in on your mix, master or recording session. Watch and listen as things are created, with full studio audio.
Invoices & Discussions
Invoices, quotes, receipts, and a full project discussion area - everything searchable, permanent, in one place.
Gear Hire & Acoustics
Quality mic packs to loan or ship anywhere. Plus home acoustic advice so you record clean.
20+ YEARS.
James North is an award-winning music producer, recording engineer, mixing and mastering engineer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist based in Australia.
He's worked with chart-topping artists including Karise Eden (The Voice Australia winner), Sheppard, Australian Idol winners, and hundreds more. Credits on Netflix, HBO, BBC, ESPN, and beyond.
Signed to Sony/BMG, Warner, UMG and Instyle Music (Canada). Over 26 Apple #1s, 13 AIR #1s, and counting.
CLIENT LOVE
James is a class act and a great producer. I've done a bunch of session work with him and he always enables me to do my best work and brings an openness and creativity to the table along with the utmost professionalism.
My EP challenged him on countless occasions to find that perfect guitar lick, the right sounding organ for a bright flourish, the right groove in the percussion line for my voice. Every time, James got it.
BIG THANKS TO JAMES, I COULD NOT HAVE DONE THIS WITHOUT HIM!
I've been fortunate enough to work with some great producers and engineers both in Australia and internationally. Quite frankly, James is one of the best in the business.
James really listened and connected with all of my ideas for the creation of my music, right from the first meeting.
I thought the mix was fine. It wasn't until I heard James' version that I realised how much potential I'd left on the table. Suddenly everything had space — the drums hit harder, the vocal sat perfectly, and even the synth parts felt more alive. Thanks again legend!
James' attention to detail and ability to help an artist nurture and develop their ideas sets him apart.
As a solo artist recording in my bedroom, I always felt slightly embarrassed sending stuff off to be mastered. But James was warm, helpful, and didn't make me feel small for not knowing all the technical lingo. He respected what I was going for and somehow elevated it without changing the core of the track. It's now been picked up for indie radio here in the US and I credit a lot of that to the way he made it sound.
James is a talented producer and a brilliant musician, but most importantly, he genuinely cares about each client.
My track had been through three different engineers before I found James, and none of them could quite capture the vibe I wanted. I was ready to give up, but James was genuinely interested in bringing my vision to life. He completely reworked the mix, and now it sounds incredible. It's the first time my music has sounded exactly how I imagined in my head.
James has a remarkable ability to take my amateur bedroom demos and turn them into professional recordings I'm proud of to this day.
Trusting him with my album was a decision I would make over and over again.
I know I can always rely on James to consistently deliver a professional sound for me.
I'd been wrestling with these mixes for months and was on the verge of scrapping it altogether. I got recommend James by Aussie musician friend of mine from Nashville. He took one listen and immediately understood what needed to be done. He cleaned up the muddy stuff and at the same time gave the track a warmth I didn't think was possible. I'll be using him for all my stuff from now on!
James's ability to professionally play numerous instruments creates the world class music for both of our albums.
I sent James a live recording that was full of challenges—bleed from the instruments, uneven levels, and a crowd that was louder than the singer in some places. I wasn't sure it was going to end up being able to be released, but James worked his magic. He made it sound so good that people ask me where it was recorded!
This song was originally a home recording that I didn't think was worth releasing. I didn't really know whether a good mix could make much of a difference at all. James proved me wrong. He gave it this rich, full sound while keeping the rawness of the original (it's indie rock). It's now the track I get the most compliments on, and I've already booked him for my next project.
This song has been through so many versions and attempts over the years. I've re-recorded it twice, mixed it myself multiple times, and even sent it to another engineer in the US, but it never felt right. James was my last hope, and he nailed it. He gave it a cohesion and clarity that it was missing and took the time to really understand what I was going for.
My music was missing that professional touch, and James delivered from Down Under! He brought incredible space to my ballad while keeping it raw and real. It's rare to find someone who listens to what you want and actually makes it happen. Move to LA James!
As a first-time client from the other side of the world, I wasn't sure what to expect, but James was super patient and professional. He guided me through the process and made sure I was happy with every detail. Honestly the result is way better than some big name mixing engineers I used in NYC before finding him on a gear forum.
James is a class act and a great producer. I've done a bunch of session work with him and he always enables me to do my best work and brings an openness and creativity to the table along with the utmost professionalism.
My EP challenged him on countless occasions to find that perfect guitar lick, the right sounding organ for a bright flourish, the right groove in the percussion line for my voice. Every time, James got it.
BIG THANKS TO JAMES, I COULD NOT HAVE DONE THIS WITHOUT HIM!
I've been fortunate enough to work with some great producers and engineers both in Australia and internationally. Quite frankly, James is one of the best in the business.
James really listened and connected with all of my ideas for the creation of my music, right from the first meeting.
I thought the mix was fine. It wasn't until I heard James' version that I realised how much potential I'd left on the table. Suddenly everything had space — the drums hit harder, the vocal sat perfectly, and even the synth parts felt more alive. Thanks again legend!
James' attention to detail and ability to help an artist nurture and develop their ideas sets him apart.
As a solo artist recording in my bedroom, I always felt slightly embarrassed sending stuff off to be mastered. But James was warm, helpful, and didn't make me feel small for not knowing all the technical lingo. He respected what I was going for and somehow elevated it without changing the core of the track. It's now been picked up for indie radio here in the US and I credit a lot of that to the way he made it sound.
James is a talented producer and a brilliant musician, but most importantly, he genuinely cares about each client.
My track had been through three different engineers before I found James, and none of them could quite capture the vibe I wanted. I was ready to give up, but James was genuinely interested in bringing my vision to life. He completely reworked the mix, and now it sounds incredible. It's the first time my music has sounded exactly how I imagined in my head.
James has a remarkable ability to take my amateur bedroom demos and turn them into professional recordings I'm proud of to this day.
Trusting him with my album was a decision I would make over and over again.
I know I can always rely on James to consistently deliver a professional sound for me.
I'd been wrestling with these mixes for months and was on the verge of scrapping it altogether. I got recommend James by Aussie musician friend of mine from Nashville. He took one listen and immediately understood what needed to be done. He cleaned up the muddy stuff and at the same time gave the track a warmth I didn't think was possible. I'll be using him for all my stuff from now on!
James's ability to professionally play numerous instruments creates the world class music for both of our albums.
I sent James a live recording that was full of challenges—bleed from the instruments, uneven levels, and a crowd that was louder than the singer in some places. I wasn't sure it was going to end up being able to be released, but James worked his magic. He made it sound so good that people ask me where it was recorded!
This song was originally a home recording that I didn't think was worth releasing. I didn't really know whether a good mix could make much of a difference at all. James proved me wrong. He gave it this rich, full sound while keeping the rawness of the original (it's indie rock). It's now the track I get the most compliments on, and I've already booked him for my next project.
This song has been through so many versions and attempts over the years. I've re-recorded it twice, mixed it myself multiple times, and even sent it to another engineer in the US, but it never felt right. James was my last hope, and he nailed it. He gave it a cohesion and clarity that it was missing and took the time to really understand what I was going for.
My music was missing that professional touch, and James delivered from Down Under! He brought incredible space to my ballad while keeping it raw and real. It's rare to find someone who listens to what you want and actually makes it happen. Move to LA James!
As a first-time client from the other side of the world, I wasn't sure what to expect, but James was super patient and professional. He guided me through the process and made sure I was happy with every detail. Honestly the result is way better than some big name mixing engineers I used in NYC before finding him on a gear forum.
JNP CLIENT PORTAL
Not just file sharing - a custom-built platform with its own DAW, studio-quality audio streaming, cloud storage, invoicing, and project discussions. Everything your project needs, in one place.