Mixing & Mastering

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

A: They will be happy, if this process isn't enjoyable I cannot put my heart into it and it goes the same for the artist. Money, fame, problems...all that aside, we are all hear making music because its fun.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love getting to hear other peoples music...I am just a big music fan.

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

A: My Computer, a good pair of headphones, some ipod headphones, a bike, maybe a little potable fire place and a grill.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Trust what you are hearing and feeling, forget about right and wrong.

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

A: I do a lot of editing work and mixing on Jazz records, I also get a lot of singer/songwriter style artists and bands. When mastering it can be anything from latin dance music to metal.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a pretty modest setup for when I am at home working, some analog summing and outboard gear also. I know how things translate out of my room and I feel that is more important that specific pieces of gear.

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

A: Being a drummer, I am heavily influenced by Steve Jordan. This translates into my engineering work because I don't want the listener to be distracted by production...My job is to build and maintain a solid foundation that will drive the track.

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

A: I most commonly find myself being asked to mix and master music. Although I work in all genres people seem to come to me for my experience with acoustic instruments. I find a lot of my work consisting of modern folk/blues rock, jazz and classical due to my passion for organic sounds and spaces.