Singer/Songwriter/Strings

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

A: Trust in that I will always aim to give you the best!

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: The creative process and creating a song/product that people can connect too.

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

A: How long will it take? (all depends on how clear your brief is) How many revisions at no additional charge can we have? (2)

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

A: The tremendous amount of hours that goes into learning an instrument, song writing, knowing who you are as an artist (so that you don't sound like everyone else). There is a reason why people who are good at what they do are. I've studied music for 6 years and written songs for almost 30 years.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I ask them for a clear brief.

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

A: Do some research before posting the job add - then you know what you want before you ask for help to make it a reality. Ask - nothing is set in stone - we want the same end product - something great!

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

A: Solarpannels, keys, interface, mic, laptop! ;)

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

A: I've been performing for over 25 years in bands and professionally since 2004 when I finished The royal academy of music.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: A mix of groove, etherial tones, texture and honesty.

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

A: Quincy Jones - his incredible versatility, ear for grooves and great vibe.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Think about what type of track/attitude/story/feel before you start - get inspired by something similar!

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

A: Neo soul, jazz, nu-jazz, brazilian, etherial music (any genre), improvised

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My versatility and range.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Honesty, story telling, range, timber, flexibility and professionalism.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I've been writing songs for 25+ years so I'm quick in getting something down and work really well with briefs/word association/story lines.

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

A: Stevie Wonder, Arvo Pärt, Pharell, Bruno Mars, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis, Minnie Riperton, Jill Scott, Esperanza Spalding, Lianne la havas, Prince, TOP, Tribe Called Quest, Debussy, Bartok and many more.

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

A: Top line song writing and lyrics, lead vocals on already written songs, voice overs, wordless vocal landscaping, demo singing, string arrangements, vocal comping.

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

A: Oh wow....so many... I guess working on one of the first 'nu-jazz' albums in early 2000 and then see the impact it has had on the jazz scene around the world. writer and singer.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I just did a song for Tresseme (Hair product), writing for an album with release in November and booking a tour/gigging.

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

A: I haven't explored the site yet. I'm sure there are.... (i'll find them).

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both. I don't mind either - sometimes a bit of both can be amazing. I don't discriminate since I can do both.