Life & Work with Steven Quinn

Today we’d like to introduce you to Steven Quinn.

Hi Steven, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I started as a producer about five years ago at MTSU in the Audio Production Department. I dabbled in engineering but settled into production as my main focus. The hallmark of my college career was when I completed my honor thesis about Phil Spector as the wall of sound.

It took two years to create and really pushed me to learn so many different aspects of production. In my last semester of school, I interned at Curb’s B studio on Music Row. This is what really led to where I am now. I met so many great people and met my now full-time collaborator Tommy Dorsey of Masterfonics.

We have been working for almost two years now on multiple different genres and are always looking for new opportunities! As well, I also produce and market hip-hop tracks and sell them on Beatstars.

Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It has been a long road. Things always take longer than you think, and it really is true! I have been working full-time on tracks for about three years, producing upwards of 300 tracks a year. Each day they get better, but you just have to keep grinding until the right opportunities come up.

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I basically start with a blank canvas and have to make something that people want to sing along to. It could be a trap beat, future bass drop, or cinematic score. If it can be made in Ableton, I will make it.

I push boundaries. I am constantly trying new things and I am always looking for ways for me to better my productions. But, I think what really sets me apart is my speed. I love to surprise people with how fast I can create something. In a town of so many creatives like Nashville, you have to differentiate yourself, and I think my niche is creating really great content really fast.

So, before we go, how can our readers or others connect or collaborate with you? How can they support you?
Reaching out through Instagram or Facebook is great. I will always have a conversation and get to know you. Over coffee or just talking shop, meeting new people is great.

In terms of support, I sell beats on Beatstars.com through my production name Quinn. It’s just QuinnBeats on there!

Contact Info:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: https://beatsbyquinn.beatstars.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quinnbeats_/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtC6PaRMCPpfhbKGlXEdYJA