Music Producer | Songwriter

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I approach all production work to support what the songwriter is trying to convey. At the end of the project, the listeners will enjoy an exciting, unique, and polished piece of work.

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

A: Really, only 5? My computer w/ DAW and soft synths, a MIDI keyboard, a condenser mic, a directional dynamic mic (for when the ocean is too loud), and headphones. I hope I remember to stash all the cables, dongles, and iLok somewhere!

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

A: We’re going to have fun, and we’re not going to be afraid to try new things!

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I usually start with collecting any existing materials (demo, stems, concepts, etc.) and discuss with the artist about referencing, finding inspiration, and familiarizing myself with their vision for the work. I will then begin the discovery process; I listen to all the materials and references and take notes of any specific techniques that could work for this case. Once I grasp the landscape, I pull up a session and start brainstorming and putting down all ideas in one sitting. Next, I take all the parts and start editing them and arranging the song with fresh ears. Once the song can be played through, and there is an apparent direction, it’s time to bring in the artist. I will host a video chat where I screenshare the session file and broadcast the audio from the session file directly to the artist. With both of us hearing everything in real-time (soloing parts, changing or removing elements, etc.), we talk about where the song should go from here. These notes usually get me through to getting a version together that is ready for the revision process. Revisions that are within reason and contribute to bettering the project are always free. Each project has different needs, so there may be some more steps along the way, and getting everything done in the proper order is critical for the project’s outcome.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: After experiencing a mid-pandemic lay-off from my desk job, I traded Brooklyn apartment amenities for a house with a basement. Most people wouldn’t be so excited about having the blank canvas of a basement, but any music producer will likely agree; after years of renting studio space in the city, having a space to set up and customize to your workflow is a game-changer. My setup is an ever-evolving customization project, but I have to say that the best investment I have made thus far is my acoustic treatment. Second to my acoustic panels, I have a custom desk that puts my mix and monitoring controllers right at my fingertips. I am a firm believer in being able to “touch” a mix instead of clicking on the screen with a mouse. Add in my guitars and collection of virtual synths, and I have unlimited sources of inspiration!

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

A: I have an enormous amount of respect for other professional creatives that take their craft seriously. A few of my favorite people behind the scenes are; Ian Kirkpatrick, Ryan Tedder, Charlie Puth, Jenna Andrews, KOZ, Kito, Felix Cartal, LAUV, and there are many, many more.

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

A: I work in all phases of the music-making process; songwriting, arrangement, tracking, production, mixing, mastering, even a long history of doing live sound. While working remotely, I find that I mostly fit in between the songwriting/demoing phase, building the vibe and elements of the track, and being involved through the mixing process.