✪ Pro Topliner & Songwriter ✪

Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

A: I tend to work on EDM, House, Deep House, Dance, Pop indie pop and indie rock; but have also completed projects focused around jazz, film score and country.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My ability to affectively communicate with a client to achieve their vision. Before starting your project we'll chat over messages or skype in detail about your influences, reference tracks, instrumentation and even vocal register to pin point the exact sound you're looking for. This doesn't only make your project sound better but they are completed faster, which is vital when working to strict deadlines.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: This always varies client to client, but typically, I start off by asking the client for a selection of reference tracks and lyrical themes. I will get as much information as possible, and then will record some 'Sketches' to show the client to make sure i'm on the right track.

Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

A: I'm constantly inspired by each years wave of new artists, currently i'm really into: Kendrick Lamar, Raye, Charlie XCX, Lana Del Rey, Catfish and The Bottlemen, The 1975, and Clean Cut Kid. The artists and music professionals who have been serious influences upon me have: Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Rick Rubin, The Beatles, and David Bowie.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Meeting and working with so many different people.

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

A: I will do my very best to get that sound in your head into a record.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Quite a few, but a few important ones are: What's your deadline? Who are your influences? Are you using this song to pitch or release? Are you open to re-writes or are in love with the current arrangement?

Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

A: Be as specific about what you want as possible. When someone provides me with reference tracks, chord charts and the story behind a song, it's a perfect situation.

Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

A: A laptop, microphone, interface, keyboard and headphones. All very simple bits of gear but you can do pretty much anything with them!

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Emotive music combined with honest lyricism.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: EQ is one of the most important steps in music production! Always EQ first and do so subtractively, get your sample/stem to sound as close to finished as possible. Doing this at an early stage in your production will help your mix have clarity and speed up that final mix down.