Producer Mixer Atmos

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

A: That you'll love the mix. A great mix isn't just technically correct — it should feel right, and that's subjective. So I do unlimited revisions. I'd rather go back and forth a few times than have you walk away with something that's almost what you wanted.

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

A: That you can DIY all of this yourself. At a certain point, you as an artist need to realise where you are skilled and where you are not. And you need to build a team to fill in the gaps. It is simply too many jobs. For instance, you can be a great guitar player with great songs, and a knack for talking your way into getting yourself some cool gigs. That's great. And that's enough. Bringing in a producer or mixer makes sense for artists. There is simply too much to learn about these specific jobs for most to be able to do this at the highest level.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I want to know what the song is supposed to feel like when it's done. What reference mixes are you drawn to? What does the mix need to do for the artist? From there I can figure out what the session needs and give you an accurate quote.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Yes, hire me to mix your tracks!

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Experience working at the highest level of the industry, and the perspective that comes with it. I've been in rooms with some of the best mixers in the world — Chris Lord Alge, Randy Staub, Dave Pensado, Jacquire King — and I've carried those lessons into my own work. I know what a competitive mix sounds like, and I know how to get there.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I start by listening to the rough mix several times before I touch anything — just to understand the song and what it needs. Then I'll go through the session and make sure everything is clean and organized before I start making decisions. I work through the mix in broad strokes first, getting the balance and energy right, then go back for detail work on dynamics, space, and tone. I'll usually do a few passes before I send anything, and I always do a final check on a few different playback systems to make sure it translates.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My goal in the studio is to create an environment where artists can relax, experiment, and take creative risks without the stress that sometimes creeps into recording sessions. When the atmosphere is right, performances get better, ideas flow faster, and songs can grow into something bigger than anyone expected. My studio is set up to keep creative momentum constant. Drums are permanently mic’d and ready to record. I keep a wide range of guitars, keyboards, pedals, and other instruments within reach so we can quickly bring up whatever sound you’re hearing in your head. I’ve spent years making all kinds of different records across every genre you can think of and experimenting with different sounds. That means we can pivot quickly, try new ideas on the spot, and keep the session moving while the inspiration is still there. At the same time, I’m deeply focused on helping artists realize the most exciting version of their music. Whether it’s improving lyrical clarity, shaping arrangements, dialing in sounds, or pushing a mix until it hits just right, my goal is always the same: help turn the song you hear in your head into the most incredible version it can possibly be. At the end of the day, you should feel like this record was one of the most fun parts of being an artist.

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

A: Full mixing, from multitrack to delivery. I work across a wide range of genres - rock, pop, country, folk, edm and more.I also do a lot of Dolby Atmos mixing for catalog and new releases. I offer vocal editing as a standalone service as well, which a lot of clients use as a prep step before sending me their full session to mix.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Getting to work with an extremely diverse pool of artists from around the world.

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

A: MacBook Pro with pro tools, an sm57, a Neve portico channel strip, an acoustic guitar, and my Sennheiser HD280s. Is there wifi?

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Workaholic

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

A: Everything. Literally everything. In the past week for instance, I worked on two records that are straight up pop, engineered bed tracks for an active rock band, composed and orchestrated a full orchestral accompaniment for a gospel/soul artist, and produced three songs for a country group. To me, its all just music, and I love being able to work on such a diverse array of music.