Hi, I'm Ray Kelley. I'm an A&R Scout, audio engineer, composer, and professional musician with a strong background in Gospel, Christian, Jazz, and R&B. I enjoy creating soulful, polished music and bringing projects from concept to final master. I have owned Ray K. Productions since 2010, providing full production services to independent and label-signed artists nationwide. I also perform as a church musician and work on live sound and recording projects. I was honored with Honorable Mention in the 2002 John Lennon Songwriting Contest.

Ray Kelley

Hi, I'm Ray Kelley. I'm an A&R Scout, audio engineer, composer, and professional musician with a strong background in Gospel, Christian, Jazz, and R&B. I enjoy creating soulful, polished music and bringing projects from concept to final master. I have owned Ray K. Productions since 2010, providing full production services to independent and label-signed artists nationwide. I also perform as a church musician and work on live sound and recording projects. I was honored with Honorable Mention in the 2002 John Lennon Songwriting Contest.

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Hi, I’m Ray Kelley. I’m an A&R Scout, audio engineer, composer, and professional musician with a strong background in Gospel, Christian, Jazz, and R&B. I enjoy creating soulful, polished music and bringing projects from concept to final master.

I have owned Ray K. Productions since 2010, providing full production services to independent and label-signed artists nationwide. I also perform as a church musician and work on live sound and recording projects. I was honored with Honorable Mention in the 2002 John Lennon Songwriting Contest.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Owner / Music Producer at Ray K. Productions
January 1, 2010 - Present
Recording, editing, mixing, mastering, and full music production services for various genres.
Church Musician (Bassist) at 2nd Baptist Church of Monclova
January 1, 2018 - Present
Bass guitar performance for ministry services and praise team. Participate in rehearsals and services.
Church Musician (Bassist) at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2018
Bass performance for worship services and church events.
Recording Engineer at King David Productions
January 1, 1993 - January 1, 1994
Recording, editing, and mixing of audio.
Session Musician at Tyscot Records
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1993
Session bassist for Gospel recording projects.

Education

Recording Industry Management Program at Middle Tennessee State University
January 1, 1994 - March 4, 2026
Workshops & Clinics at Cincinnati Conservatory of Music
January 1, 1985 - January 1, 1988
Private Instruction at Buddy Rogers Music, Cincinnati, OH
January 1, 1976 - January 1, 1979
High School at Woodward High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1982

Qualifications

Honorable Mention – John Lennon Songwriting Contest
January 1, 2002 - March 4, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other