Sidney Earl Swanson

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Sidney Earl Swanson, professionally known as Sidney E, is an award-winning guitarist, composer, songwriter, arranger, and producer based in Griffin, Georgia.

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Sidney Earl Swanson, professionally known as Sidney E, is an award-winning guitarist, composer, songwriter, arranger, and producer based in Griffin, Georgia. His music blends rock, blues, gospel, R&B, soul, jazz, and cinematic storytelling.

His song “Heart Fixer” earned Second Place in the Blues category of the 2025 International Songwriting Competition. With decades of live performance and studio experience, Sidney brings expressive guitar work, thoughtful arrangements, and emotional depth to original songs and instrumental productions.

His catalog includes “Faith, Fire, and Six Strings,” “Victorious,” “Let God Play the Part,” and “Gratitude,” showcasing his range from gospel and blues to guitar-led orchestral music.

Working in Logic Pro with an MPC One+, Sidney offers guitar recording, songwriting, arranging, instrumental production, and cinematic composition for artists, film, television, and digital projects. He welcomes remote collaborations that turn creative ideas into polished, expressive music.

One guitar, one vision, a lifetime of music.

  • Joined October 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Education
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Other
  • Retail
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Gaming
  • Software & Internet

Projects · 16

“Rhinestone Heart, Mountain Soul” is my heartfelt musical tribute to Dolly Parton—a blend of country warmth, soulful guitar, and gratitude for the inspiration she’s given so many. A celebration of big dreams, kindness, and staying true to your roots. 🤠🎸❤️ 🎶 Sidney Earl Swanson — Sidney E.

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  • Guitarist
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Some feelings speak without words. 🎸❤️ “I Know That I Love You” brings expressive guitar and sweeping orchestral textures together in an instrumental filled with tenderness, romance, and heartfelt emotion. 🎶 Music by Sidney Earl Swanson — Sidney E.

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Some feelings speak without words. 🎸❤️ “I Know That I Love You” brings expressive guitar and sweeping orchestral textures together in an instrumental filled with tenderness, romance, and heartfelt emotion. 🎶 Music by Sidney Earl Swanson — Sidney E.

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For film, TV, trailers, apps, meditation brands)**

Soul Serenity is a peaceful, non-percussive ambient soundscape designed for meditation, wellness, and emotional cinematic moments. The project features airy pads, evolving textures, and warm tonal layers that create a soothing, immersive sonic environment.
Perfect for scenes requiring calm, introspection, or spiritual connection — including guided meditation apps, breathing exercises, yoga flows, spa sessions, nature documentaries, emotional transitions, and reflective montage sequences.
A serene, atmospheric palette that supports the moment without overwhelming it.

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“Motel in Laredo” is a soulful storytelling ballad that captures a bittersweet moment of love, memory, and destiny. Set in a dusty border-town motel off the Texas highway, the song tells the story of two souls crossing paths at the edge of change — where love felt real but time and circumstance pulled them apart. It reflects on that night in Laredo when everything felt suspended between passion and goodbye. Mood & Sound The arrangement blends bluesy guitar lines, warm southern soul chords, and a slow, cinematic groove that mirrors the heat and stillness of a late-night desert sky. A touch of Spanish-flavored guitar gives it authenticity, while smooth vocals carry the emotional weight.

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“Motel in Laredo” is a soulful storytelling ballad that captures a bittersweet moment of love, memory, and destiny. Set in a dusty border-town motel off the Texas highway, the song tells the story of two souls crossing paths at the edge of change — where love felt real but time and circumstance pulled them apart. It reflects on that night in Laredo when everything felt suspended between passion and goodbye. Mood & Sound The arrangement blends bluesy guitar lines, warm southern soul chords, and a slow, cinematic groove that mirrors the heat and stillness of a late-night desert sky. A touch of Spanish-flavored guitar gives it authenticity, while smooth vocals carry the emotional weight. music jingle vocal soundtrack master

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“Motel in Laredo” is a soulful storytelling ballad that captures a bittersweet moment of love, memory, and destiny. Set in a dusty border-town motel off the Texas highway, the song tells the story of two souls crossing paths at the edge of change — where love felt real but time and circumstance pulled them apart. It reflects on that night in Laredo when everything felt suspended between passion and goodbye.

Mood & Sound

The arrangement blends bluesy guitar lines, warm southern soul chords, and a slow, cinematic groove that mirrors the heat and stillness of a late-night desert sky. A touch of Spanish-flavored guitar gives it authenticity, while smooth vocals carry the emotional weight.

  • Guitarist
  • Music Composer
  • Music Producer

This track dives into the heartache, betrayal, and creative theft that artists often feel when their emotions, style, or ideas are copied without credit. It’s not just about someone taking lyrics — it’s about someone trying to take your essence, your rhythm, your story. The song asks a powerful question: “Why do you want to steal my song — when it’s my life you’re hearing in these chords?” music beat vocal soundtrack

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“My Sweet Angel” is a soulful love ballad inspired by a true story of faith, destiny, and reunion. I wrote and produced this song in honor of my wife, Linda, whose love and spirit guided me through life’s storms and brought me back to where my heart truly belonged. The track blends smooth R&B and soul with gentle gospel undertones — capturing the feeling of finding your angel after years apart. Every lyric, melody, and guitar line tells a chapter of love lost and rediscovered, transformed into a timeless message of gratitude and devotion. Produced under JadaBabe Entertainment, “My Sweet Angel” stands as both a romantic tribute and a spiritual reminder that true love never fades — it just finds its way back home. “Some angels don’t have wings — they have your heart.” 💞

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“The Power” is an anthemic soul-gospel track that celebrates the divine strength within us — the kind that moves mountains, heals hearts, and gives us the courage to rise again. I wrote, arranged, and produced the song to capture the unstoppable force of faith and resilience that flows through every believer’s journey. Built on a driving rhythm and passionate vocal delivery, “The Power” blends gospel conviction with cinematic energy — fusing soulful guitar tones, choir-inspired harmonies, and an uplifting message that speaks to both the heart and the spirit. Produced under JadaBabe Entertainment, “The Power” is more than a song — it’s a declaration of victory, hope, and unshakable belief. “When faith meets rhythm, you feel the power move through every note.” ⚡ music vocal master instrumental jingle soundtrack beat voiceover

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Work experience· 50 roles

Guitarist / Music Composer · “Burnie’s Problems” – Feature FilmMar 2022 – May 2022 · 3 mos

Performed and arranged original guitar compositions featured in the film’s soundtrack. Created soul and blues themes that supported key emotional scenes. Worked closely with the director to ensure tone and timing matched the story arc.

Culinary Supervisor · Monte Vista Senior LivingJan 2017 – Oct 2025 · 8 yrs 10 mos

Oversaw daily meal preparation for 160+ residents with diverse dietary needs. Designed rotating menus and provided lunchtime one-man musical entertainment for residents.

Culinary Supervisor · Monte Vista Senior LivingJan 2017 – Oct 2025 · 8 yrs 10 mos

Oversaw daily meal preparation for 160+ residents. Designed rotating menus for diverse dietary needs. Performed lunchtime one-man musical entertainment for residents.

Resident Musician / Performer · Soboba Golf Club – Hemet, CaliforniaJan 2015 – Dec 2019 · 5 yrs
Resident Musician / Guitarist · Kamata Resort (Benoît Clair / CNN) – Pioneertown, CaliforniaJun 2011 – Jun 2021 · 10 yrs 1 mo
Event Performer · Scientology Celebrity Centre – Hollywood, CAJan 2011 – Jan 2016 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Event Performer · Scientology Celebrity CentreJan 2011 – Jan 2016 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Performer · Scientology Celebrity CentreJan 2011 – Jan 2016 · 5 yrs 1 mo

Education· 24

· California School of Contemporary Music2030 – 2025
· Full Sail University2030 – 2025
Accredited in Music Theory & Performance · Vandercook College of Music2030 – 2025
Music Production · Full Sail University2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 15

Full Sail University2025
Full Sail University2000 – 2025

Comprehensive training in audio recording, mixing, mastering, and digital music production.

BMI Registered Composer / Publisher2030 – 2025
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC) Registration2030 – 2025

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