Grammy-nominated · Multi-platinum · Nashville

Production & mixing.

For artists ready to make their next record. Work directly with LAEV, a Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum producer based in Nashville—from your first demo to a release-ready master.

Built to last. Made to be felt.

Start a project → Hear selected work
20 yrsin the room
100sof records & series
2025Toy of the Year
Caravaggio’s The Lute Player, reworked on cobalt with a vinyl record as a halo
The Lute PlayerAfter Caravaggio, c. 1596
Produced for
Commissions

Work with me.

Four ways in. Each one starts with a conversation and ends with something you’ll still be proud of in ten years.

No. 01

Custom Production

From first idea to final master. We build the sonic world around your vision.

Concept → master
Inquire →
No. 02

Mix & Master

Major-label care for every record. Stems in, release-ready out.

Stems → release
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No. 03

Creative Direction

Sound, story, identity — shaped for artists building something that lasts.

Artist → world
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No. 04

Executive Production

Album oversight start to finish. I curate the room and keep the vision whole.

Vision → album
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No. 05 · Most direct way in

One hour.
Honest ears.

Bring a demo or a record that isn’t landing. We’ll dig into the song, the arrangement, the mix — and you’ll leave with a plan you can act on.

$100 / hour · video or in studio

Send a demo or reference link and your preferred times. We’ll confirm availability and session details by email before you book.

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Caravaggio’s Boy Bitten by a Lizard, reworked on cadmium yellow with polka dots
Selected work

Meet the person.
Hear the music.

I’m Zak Jablow—LAEV. Producer, composer, and creative director based in Nashville. Explore my released work, then tell me about the record you want to make.

Listen on SoundCloud ↗Explore the Spotify playlist ↗Music for brands & children’s media →
The Vault · Featured beats

Find the one
that bites.

Every beat ships the moment you pay. Preview it, lease it, or own it outright — terms in plain English below.

Basic $29.99

  • MP3, instant download
  • Up to 50k streams
  • Non-exclusive

Premium $49.99

  • WAV + MP3
  • Unlimited streams · radio-ready
  • Non-exclusive
Most chosen

Exclusive $299.99

  • Full stems
  • Yours alone — pulled from the store
  • All rights transferred

Cover art: public-domain Baroque paintings, reworked for LAEV. Hover a cover for its source.

Browse the full store →
With Clear Eyes — LAEV album cover
The Record · Vinyl pre-order open

With
Clear Eyes.

My debut. Twelve records about the long walk from hunger to arrival — produced, written, and performed with intent.

Pre-order the vinyl → Hear the teaser
The Collection

Old masters, new noise.

Every release gets its own painting — so the store feels like a gallery, not a spreadsheet.

Caravaggio’s The Musicians, reworked on crimson
The MusiciansAfter Caravaggio, 1597
Caravaggio’s Medusa shield with a crimson disc
MedusaAfter Caravaggio, 1597
Gerard ter Borch’s boy with his dog, reworked on slate with yellow dots
Boy & DogAfter ter Borch, c. 1655
The List

A free beat,
on the house.

Drop your email and download an exclusive LAEV beat right now. You’ll also get first ears on new drops and vinyl. No noise.

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Want more? Inner Circle — $9.99/mo · unreleased beats, session notes, direct access.
Contact

Let’s make
a record.

I read every brief myself. Artists, labels, brands, studios — tell me what you’re chasing.

First, send your brief. We’ll discuss fit, scope, and timing, then agree on a proposal before scheduling the work.

What are we making?
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