Mixing Engineer

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

A: I mixed and produced my band For the Better. I am proud of the way all of our songs have turned out and the feedback we have received on them.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital because it has a different sound than analog which has been used a lot in the past.

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

A: I will put my best foot forward to make sure your song sounds the best that it can be.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: The satisfaction of people after a project has been mixed.

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

A: The amount of time and effort that goes into mixing.

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

A: Look back on his/her previous projects and creditability to see if they are someone you want to work with.

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

A: Acoustic Guitar, Snark Tuner, Capo, Guitar Case, and Guitar Pick.

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

A: To be in a band. I started mixing music at 16 and have been for 6 years.

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

A: A Day To Remember because they are very creative and unique in their own style of writing.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Be different.

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

A: Metal/Rock

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Listening.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Creativity and a new taste.

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

A: Musicians: A Day To Remember, I Prevail, and The Amity Affliction. Music Production Professionals: Andrew Wade, Joey Sturgis, Jordan Valeriote, and Will Putney.

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

A: Mixing songs.