Rick Thompson has been immersed in music since childhood, beginning piano and guitar lessons at age 10 while also teaching himself bass. After attending several magnet schools, he went on to study jazz piano and guitar at Houston’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.
Over the years, Rick built a strong foundation as a performer before turning more of his focus toward studio composition, recording, and audio engineering. His work combines seasoned musicianship with a deep understanding of sound, arrangement, and production.
Rick has worked with a diverse range of artists, including Moses Guest, Jetset, Beat Temple, Mary Cutrufello, Calvin Owens, Mango Punch, Fondue Monks, Sarah Sharp, Kanude, 4 Deep, and Kosmic Cowboy.
Rick’s studio and instrument setup reflects the same versatility he brings to his work as a musician, composer, and engineer.
Keyboard and studio gear includes:
- Hohner D6 Clavinet
- 200A Wurlitzer electric piano
- Hammond XK-2 organ with Leslie cabinet
- Yamaha upright acoustic piano
- Nord Stage 88
- Yamaha YC73
- Novation Summit
- Access Virus Polar
- Roland SE-02
- MacBook running Pro Tools with a wide range of plug-ins and MIDI controllers
Guitar and bass setup includes:
- Bad Cat amp
- Avid Eleven Rack preamp
- Guitars from Fender, Paul Reed Smith, B.C. Rich, Washburn, and Ibanez
- Fender five-string fretted and fretless basses
