Songwriter in Production Music

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

A: Writing the theme song for the UFC - Ultimate Fighting Championship called "Face the Pain" being able to talk to Dana White (UFC / CEO) and him explaining to me what he would like the song to be about and capturing that feeling for him. I also sang on some songs that made it onto Bethesda Video Games - Rage 2 and Commander Keen Having a Hip-Hop song I played guitar on for some producers get aired on NFL Pro Bowl in 2019 Having my music I wrote for APM Music get placements with NFL, NHL, MLB, and many TV shows all over the world.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: 3 vocal gigs with Soundbetter Produciing 3 albums for APM Music Writing and recording 4 albums for APM Music Writing and recording 12 songs for the UFC Writing personal music for myself and my band STEMM

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

A: Anyone who left me a review are great people to work with ;-)

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital - Because it is easy ;-)

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

A: I will do everything in my power to get the job done fast and well to make you happy.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Freedom - I do not punch a clock for someone else. The time clock is for me and I enjoy doing it so, it does not feel like work.

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

A: Can you ACTUALLY sing like it sounds on your sample songs? - Yes, that is my natural voice

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

A: That this is a get rich quick occupation. It takes a lot of time and sacrifice and hustle between writing, recording and promoting your work online.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What do you need from me?

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

A: Be honest and a team player. That is what makes the job fun, creative and easy.

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

A: Fender Telecaster Acoustic Guitar Bass Guitar Drums Something to record with ;-)

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

A: I was a truck driver and touring musician I began working / writing for the (UFC) Ultimate Fighting Championship in 2002. In 2008, my royalties began to build where I was able to save money and work as a writer where I became a full time writer in 2016.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Versatile, Aggressive, Dynamic, Southern Style undertones between vocals and guitar work

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

A: Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam Phil Anselmo of Pantera Corey Taylor of Slipknot / Stone Sour Brad Paisley Steven Tyler of Areosmith Zac Brown Miranda Lambert Tyler Childers I LOVE THEIR HONESTY IN THE GENRES THEY PERFORM IN - I would love to sit with them and understand what makes them tick as a writer.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Write, create for the song. Not for yourself.

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

A: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Hip-Hop, Country Music, Blues

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Songwriting, Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Business Management, Social Media Skills, promotion and marketing, budgeting

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I am good at structuring and building a song, creating hooks and melodies and top lines. When I write music, I usually hear the song as a whole and I do my best to interpret what is in my head, to the recording studio.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I am a songwriter by profession. I am working on music at all hours of the day and night. Some songs I write by myself, others I write with my co-writers. It all depends on the song.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a home studio utilizing Presonus Studio One Professional D.A.W. I also have access to professional studios in my area

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

A: I currently write production music (music libraries) for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and APM Music I have met some great writers while on this journey that have taught me quite a bit about this end of the music / TV business.

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

A: For Soundbetter clients, I have found most of my work is in the form of singing on other artists songs where the melody and lyrics are set to go and they want my vocal approach on their music.