James (Jim) Presley

Music Arranger | Producer | Keyboardist | Recording Engineer
Las Vegas, NV | Email: Jim@jamespresleymusic.com

Professional Summary

James (Jim) Presley is an accomplished music arranger, producer, and keyboardist with over 45 years of experience in the music and recording industry. Based in Las Vegas, he performs weekly with live production shows and bands while operating his full-time in-home recording studio. Jim specializes in producing independent artists, recording tracks for production companies, creating jingles, video editing, mixing, mastering, and providing comprehensive recording studio services.

His work in the indie Disneyana music scene has gained a dedicated fan base, with his certified independent limited-edition covers selling over 10,000 units since 2008.

Professional Experience

Live Performance & Touring

• Keyboardist & Music Director for multiple live production shows and bands in Las Vegas, including performances at:
  • Ole Red (Las Vegas)
  • Gilley’s (Las Vegas)
  • Noah Claunch & Brett Rigby at MGM Properties
• Country Music Industry (1980s–2000s)
  • Toured for 20 years with various country music artists, including Jim Collins and Mark Nesler.
  • Worked with major record labels such as MCA, RCA, BNA, Warner Brothers, and Atlantic Records.
  • Performed with artists on Asylum Records and appeared in two CMT music videos.
  • Three artists he performed with achieved hit records, leading to upper-level memberships in the Country Music Association (CMA) and the Academy of Country Music (ACM).
• Musical Theater
  • Piano player for the Houston company of "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" during the 1980s.

Music Production & Recording

• Founder & Producer, James Presley Music Studios (Las Vegas, NV)
  • Provides full-scale music production services, including arranging, mixing, mastering, and video editing.
  • Works with independent artists and production companies across the U.S.
  • Specializes in Disneyana indie music, selling over 10,000 units since 2008.
• YouTube Music Presence
  • Generates 3,000+ weekly views from a loyal fan base.

Industry Affiliations

• Country Music Association (CMA) – Upper-Level Member
• Academy of Country Music (ACM) – Upper-Level Member

Contact & References

For a comprehensive list of references, please contact:
📧 Jim@jamespresleymusic.com