Producer

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

A: Bad Religion’s Age of Unreason, first record I worked on as a freelance engineer.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Hybrid, I like to record analog and mix digitally.

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

A: Exceed your expectations!

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Working on great music with great people.

Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A: Where are you from? Massachusetts.

Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

A: Fix it in the mix.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What are your expectations?

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

A: Don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone.

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

A: Shure SM57, API Channel Strip, Avid HD I/O, Apple Mac Pro, Yamaha NS10s.

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

A: Producer/Engineer, over 10 years.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Traditional yet unconventional.

Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

A: Adele, high talent level.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Create for yourself, not for the listener.

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

A: Pop & rock.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Producing.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Production guidance & reinforcement.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Write, preproduction, record, edit, mix, & master.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: 2 Channel API production home studio with Avid Pro Tools. Mainly work out of major recording studios in Hollywood, CA.

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

A: Rick Rubin

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

A: Producing & Engineering