Recording & Mixing

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

A: U47, U87, SM57, Blackface Urei 1176, and an SSL 4000.

Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

A: I went to school at Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA right out of high school where I majored in Guitar Performance and Music Production & Engineering. I got to learn from some very talented musician and engineers while also learning how to work professionally. After graduating I moved to New York City where I started interning at small studios around town until I ended get a gig at the famous Avatar Studios. I worked my way up from Intern to Assistant Engineer. During my time there I got work with amazing musicians, engineers and producers. Also, we got to record a variety of styles of music. Everyday was never the same. Now I freelance as an engineer and work on anything from large scale orchestral recording to podcasts, and everything in between.

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

A: I don't really have a type of music I generally work on. One day it could be a rock project and the next could be a film score. I like to keep myself flexible and open to all types of music.

Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

A: I generally do recording and mixing work for my clients. I try to help each client achieve their vision for the project while creating a sonically pleasing experience for the listener.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm currently working on a mix for a live set a good friend of mine recorded at Shapshifter Lab in Brooklyn.

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

A: I promise to bring each and every clients vision to fruition.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I get to make music every, single, day.