Every Song Has a Story. Let’s Tell Yours.
Music is more than notes and frequencies — it’s identity, emotion, story, and soul.
At Black Forest Sounds, we help artists bring their ideas to life with passion, precision, and world-class production. Whether you need someone to mix, master, polish the final 10%, or guide an entire song from concept to release, I can step in wherever you need me — turning rough ideas into music that resonates, captivates, and feels unmistakably yours.
Build Your Best Sound
Everything that builds your song
Whether you’re starting with a voice memo or a half-written idea, I help shape your vision into a fully realized song. From co-writing lyrics and melodies to crafting polished, genre-defining productions, we build something authentic to you. I can jump in anywhere—from the first spark to the final 10%—to bring your music to life with intention and emotional impact.
Co-writing
Melody + lyric development
Full production (pop, synthwave, rock, Christian & CCM, EDM, singer-songwriter, hiphop and many others!)
Additional production + the “last 10%”
Vocal production and polishing
Everything that finishes the record.
No matter where your track is in its journey, I can meet you there. Whether it’s a fully in-the-box mix, an analog workflow, or a combination of both, I provide exactly what’s needed to bring your music to its highest-quality, professional sound. I focus on depth, warmth, clarity, and an organic, analog feel that gives your song character and life. Mastering ensures your track translates across all platforms and delivers the full emotional impact. Flexible pricing options are available to meet you wherever you are in your project’s journey.
Mix engineering
Mastering
Stem fixes
Polishing existing productions
Taking rough demos to release-ready
Everything artists need beyond the track.
I’m here not just as a producer, but as a partner—someone who helps you grow as an artist and navigate your creative path with confidence. From shaping your artistic direction to offering strategic release guidance and honest feedback, I support you through every stage of the journey. If you want a long-term collaborator who invests in your vision, we can build that together.
Release guidance
Creative direction
Feedback + growth coaching
Long-term artist support
About Black Forest Sounds
Black Forest Sounds is a creative home for artists who want more than just a mix — they want partnership, passion, and the guidance to make their music sound its absolute best. Founded by world-class producer and songwriter Ben Schwarzwalder, Black Forest Sounds brings artists’ ideas to life with professional, world-class production.
Ben has been making music for over 20 years — from touring in rock bands and opening for acts like Trapt and Hoobastank, to collaborating with songwriters in Los Angeles, to studying voice and music at The Ohio State University. Today, he produces music for artists around the world, guiding them through every step of the creative process — from songwriting and vocal production to full arrangement, mixing, and mastering.
With experience across genres, Ben meets each project wherever it is — rock, pop, Christian, EDM, singer-songwriter, or somewhere in between. Working with him means having a partner who elevates your music technically while supporting and championing your creative voice every step of the way. Every collaboration is treated with the same care and passion Ben gives his own music, ensuring your sound is authentic, professional, and uniquely yours.
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Interested in working together?
Share a bit about your project, and I’ll get back to you soon with next steps. Whether you need full production, a mix, songwriting help, or just want a quote — I’d love to hear what you’re creating and meet you wherever you are in the process.