Vocalist/Writer/Producer

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I would say my strongest skill is a combination of both topline writing & vocal recording. I've found most of my success via these two avenues, leading to numerous label releases and signing my first publishing deal with BMG.

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

A: I'm proud of my recent Sick Individuals collaboration on the song, "Come Alive". They're such great producers, and really brought my topline/vocal to life with their incredible vision & production talent.

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

A: NEEL was my first vocal student to join SoundBetter, and he's incredible. Such a smooth voice & beautiful tone. Would highly recommend him!

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital, mainly because of its ease of use. Juggling many projects at once, I'm thankful for the digital recording technology we have available!

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

A: I promise to give every project I take on 110% effort, and continue working until we're both completely satisfied with the end result. I hold myself to very high standards, as I know my clients would expect nothing less!

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I'm so thankful that I get to do what I love every single day. It's the biggest blessing, and I don't take it for granted. Very grateful to all those who trust me with their projects and allow me to continue making music for a living.

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

A: I'm typically asked if their track fits my voice. I pride myself on vocal versatility, so I'm usually able to take on any vocal/topline project that comes my way!

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

A: That it's easy! A lot of people think making music for a living is a breeze, but they don't understand the hard work, long hours, and late nights in the studio us musicians spend honing our craft & creating material. Songs don't write themselves, and I take pride in the effort I put into every project!

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I often ask for reference tracks, as well as their thoughts regarding lyrical/thematic ideas for the topline. While many producers are open to having me write whatever I feel, I always encourage them to give me insight into what they feel the topline should be about, and the feeling/emotion it should encompass.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I typically write the topline, send back rough recordings for approval of the lyrics and melody, and then cut the final vocal.

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

A: I'm inspired by so many artists/producers, from The Chainsmokers to Kygo, Cheat Codes, Ed Sheeran, Shawn Mendes, etc. The list goes on & on!

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

A: I would take my Sennheiser MK4 microphone, Yamaha Motif XF8, Apogee Duet, Pro Tools 12, and my pop filter/reflection filter.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: While I'm primarily hired for EDM & Pop tracks, I pride myself on versatility. I've been involved in projects in the styles of Jazz, Reggaeton, R&B/Soul, Rock, etc., and always look forward to projects outside of my usual go-to genres.

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

A: One of my dream collaborations would be with an EDM producer like Alesso or David Guetta, or Ryan Tedder. They're on top of the EDM & Pop worlds, respectively, and that's what I'm working towards in my own career each & every day.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: One music production tip, specifically in the area of vocal production & pitching vocals, would be to experiment with a variety of ways to pitch the vocal. Don't simply throw on Autotune or Melodyne, but rather use your ear to pitch beyond the default settings of these programs, using other plugins such as Pitch Shift. In my opinion, this is a crucial factor in achieving a well-pitched vocal!

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Having just signed a publishing deal with BMG/Green & Bloom, I'm working on a multitude projects, ranging from writing for other established artists, to having EDM producers create tracks around my current toplines.

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

A: Ask as many questions as you can. I always take the time to make sure every client is 100% comfortable and confident going into a project together. It's so important to be on the same page, and to communicate from beginning to end of any collaboration.

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

A: My parents told me I was humming melodies/harmonies before I could say my first word. Becoming an American Idol Finalist was a huge blessing and the first legitimate jumpstart to my career. Ever since, I've been pursuing my dream as an international artist/songwriter, as well as helping others artists achieve their own by assisting them with the writing/production of their records.

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

A: Primarily EDM & pop, but I have a ton of vocal/production clients in other genres (mostly urban/soul & country), and also obtained my college degree studying Jazz & Commercial Music at Hofstra University.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: For every project I take on, I strive to give each client exactly what they're looking for. I'm a true perfectionist, and often make tweaks beyond my clients' requests. I take on every one of their projects as one of my own, and won't be satisfied about the final product until they are.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I produce on Pro Tools 10 with a Yamaha Motif XF8, Sennheiser MK4 Condenser Microphone, and Apogee Duet 2.

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

A: Most of my writing/production clients come to me with an already-written lyric, and ask me to help them complete the topline & compose/produce the music. My DJ/producer clients frequently send instrumental tracks, for which I write the topline & record the vocals. Additionally, they'll often send me a demo vocal & have me re-cut the vocal to their liking.