Erick Gerber
Composer–producer helping modern guitarists finish release-ready songs
Whether you need honest feedback, personalized guidance, or full songwriting and production support, my focus is the same: helping you finish music that sounds intentional, modern, and release-ready.
About Me
I’m a modern rock & metal composer, producer, and guitarist based in New Zealand, originally from South Africa.
My work has received international recognition, including multiple South African Metal Music Awards, a Silver award at the International Singer-Songwriter Awards, and chart placements on the DRT Global Radio Charts.
I’ve written and produced over 100 songs for artists worldwide, with a consistent 5-star client rating.
Stuck halfway through a song? Start here.
The Modern Guitarist's
Song Finisher Roadmap
Level up your riffs to release-ready tracks — Without Getting Stuck or Overthinking
Inside, you’ll learn:
- How to move from riffs → full song structures
- Why most songs stall halfway (and how to avoid it)
- A repeatable process for finishing tracks with confidence
No theory overload. No genre-generic advice. Just a clear path forward.
Ways I Can Help You Finish Stronger Songs
- Feedback & Guidance
- Song Critique — Clear, focused feedback on what actually matters — structure, arrangement, production priorities, and alignment with your goals. Learn more
- Mentoring — One-on-one guidance to help you improve faster, finish more songs, and build a process that works for you — not someone else’s system. Learn more
- Done-For-You & Collaboration
- Songwriting & Production — I write and produce modern, guitar-forward rock and metal songs — tailored to your vision and finished to release-ready quality. Learn more
- Recording Guitarist — Modern, tight, professional guitar tracks for your songs. Delivered as wet, dry, and DI stems for full flexibility. Learn more
This is for you if...
- You write guitar-driven music and want it to sound modern and intentional
You start lots of ideas but struggle to finish songs confidently
You care about structure, tone, and emotional impact — not just riffs
You want honest feedback, not generic encouragement
Not for you if...
You’re only looking for quick presets or shortcuts
You want someone to blindly follow instructions without creative input
You’re not interested in improving your process long-term
Selected Work
Here’s a small selection of original work — shared to give context to my sound and approach.
Not sure where to start?
If you’re new here, the free roadmap is the best place to begin.
If you already have a song in progress, a critique or mentoring session will get you unstuck faster.