Mixing Engineer, Producer

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

A: There's a track I mixed for an independent R&B artist. She recorded everything in her bedroom closet with a $100 mic. The raw tracks were rough, but her voice and the song were undeniable. I spent extra time cleaning up the recordings, tuning and comping vocals, building space around her voice, and making it sound like it came from a real studio. When it dropped, she told me she cried the first time she heard it back. That's the work I'm most proud of, taking someone's raw vision and helping them compete sonically with anyone in their lane, regardless of their budget or setup.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm finishing mixes for a 5-song EP for an Afrobeat artist out of Atlanta, working on a Latin trap single that's hitting all the right pockets, and producing some vocal sessions for an indie singer-songwriter. Also building out templates and presets so I can work even faster without sacrificing quality.

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

A: Not yet. I'm new to the platform. But as I connect with other pros here whose work I respect, I'll happily recommend them for services outside my lane. This community is about collaboration, not competition.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both, smartly. Digital gives me precision, recall, and flexibility. Analog (via UAD emulations and hybrid workflows) gives me warmth and character. The debate is tired. Use whatever serves the song. I'm not religious about gear, I'm religious about results.

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

A: I promise to treat your music like it's mine. I promise to communicate clearly and fast. I promise to listen to what you want, not just impose what I think is cool. And I promise I'm not done until you're proud to release it. Period.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: The moment when an artist hears their song back for the first time and their face lights up. That "oh shit, THIS is what I was hearing in my head" moment. I'm addicted to that. It's why I do this.

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

A: "How many revisions do I get?" Answer: As many as you need within 30 days. I'm not done until you're proud to release it. "How long will it take?" Answer: 5-7 days for standard turnaround, but I can do rush 48-hour if you need it. "Can you make it sound like [famous artist]?" Answer: I can get you in that sonic neighborhood, but I'd rather make it sound like the best version of YOU.

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

A: That mixing is just turning knobs and making things loud. People think it's purely technical, but the best mixes are artistic decisions disguised as technical ones. Every EQ cut, every compression setting, every reverb choice is in service of emotion and story. I'm not fixing your song. I'm revealing what's already there.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What feeling are you chasing with this song? What's your favorite reference track that captures the vibe? What's frustrating you about the current mix? What does success look like for this project, playlists, radio, just wanting to be proud of it? And honestly, I ask them to tell me about the song. Why they wrote it, what it means. That context changes how I approach the mix.

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

A: Listen to their samples and trust your ears first. Do they sound like what you're trying to achieve? Then read their reviews, how do they treat clients? Finally, just talk to them. If the vibe feels right in a 5-minute conversation, it'll probably feel right through the whole project. And don't just hire the cheapest option. Hire the person who understands your vision.

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

A: MacBook Pro (running Logic), Universal Audio Apollo interface, Adam Audio S2V's, Arturia Synth Suite, and a Midi Keyboard. With those five, I could mix an album on a beach. Everything else is luxury.

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

A: I've been doing this seriously for over 10 years, but I've been obsessed with sound since I was a kid. I got my Degrees in music production and recording, which gave me the technical foundation, then spent years in pro studios, home studios, and everywhere in between working on 500+ projects. I'm also an artist, so I know what it feels like to be on the other side, that vulnerability of handing your music to someone else. That perspective shapes everything I do.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Intentional and artist-first. I'm not trying to leave my signature on your song, I'm trying to make your signature sound bigger. My style is clean but not sterile, punchy but not fatiguing, modern but timeless. I use space as a tool, not an accident. And I prioritize feeling over perfection every single time.

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

A: Bad Bunny. He's redefining what Latin music can sound like on a global scale while staying rooted in his culture. That balance between innovation and authenticity is what I respect most. Plus, the production on his records is adventurous and intentional. Exactly the kind of work that excites me.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Reference tracks are your cheat code. Don't just listen casually, import them into your session, level-match, and A/B constantly. Your ears will deceive you after an hour in the same mix. A reference track keeps you honest and gives you a target. Stealing the right blueprint is smarter than reinventing the wheel every time.

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

A: Hip-hop and R&B are my core, trap, melodic rap, soul-influenced R&B, Afrobeat. But I've done plenty of indie, pop, and rock. If it's got emotion and intention behind it, I'm in. I'm not a genre purist. I'm an artist-first engineer who happens to be fluent in multiple languages.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Listening. Not just to the audio, but to what you're trying to say. Most engineers hear frequencies and levels. I hear emotion and intention. My technical skills are sharp, 500+ projects and an Masters Degree in Recording Arts and Technologies made sure of that, but my strongest skill is understanding what you want your music to feel like, then using every tool I've got to make that happen. Im trained by the engineers that worked on some of the biggest records, from Michael Jackson, Barry Gibb, The Bee Gees, R Kelly.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Clarity in the chaos. I bring the technical skill to make everything audible and balanced, but more importantly, I bring the artist's perspective. I'm not here to impose my taste, I'm here to help you sound like the best version of yourself. I bring intention to every decision, space where it needs to breathe, punch where it needs to hit, and the patience to get it right.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: We start with a conversation. I need to know what you hear in your head, what feeling you're chasing, what moment you want your listener to experience. Then you send me your files with any reference tracks that capture the vibe. I'll do an initial pass focusing on balance, clarity, and punch, then send you a mix for feedback. We go back and forth until it feels right, usually 2-3 rounds, but I don't stop until you're proud to release it. Communication is constant. You're never left wondering where we're at.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Pro Tools Studio, Logic Pro X, Ableton Live for production flexibility. FabFilter Suite and Soundtoys for creative processing, Universal Audio interfaces and plugins for that analog warmth. Adam Audio S2V monitors in a tuned, treated room with Sonarworks calibration so what I hear translates everywhere. Sennheiser HD650 headphones for detail work. It's a home studio I built from the ground up, every choice was intentional, every tool earns its place.

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

A: Mike Dean for his uncompromising sonic vision and willingness to push boundaries. Manny Marroquin for proving technical excellence and artistic taste can coexist. Travis Scott's whole production approach, treating the studio like an instrument, not just a workspace. And honestly? Every independent artist grinding it out, releasing music on their own terms. That's the energy I'm built for.

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

A: Mixing is my bread and butter, taking raw recordings from bedroom setups, home studios, or pro sessions and turning them into polished, release-ready tracks that hit with clarity and emotion. Most of my clients are independent hip-hop, R&B, and indie artists who've recorded themselves or in my studio and need someone who understands the vision AND the technical side. I also do a lot of vocal production and tuning because home-recorded vocals need the most help, and that's where I can make the biggest impact.