Write/Produce/Mix no. 1s 👊

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

A: I worked on Beyonce's single 'Sweet Dreams' It's something I'm very proud of as I worked on the writing, production and mixing

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Currently developing an artist

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

A: Kevin Anyaeji - amazing writer, producer and mix/master engineer Shelley Segal - A wonderful vocalist and songwriter Prince Chapelle - producer/writer/vocal production

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: A mix of both!!

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

A: I promise to work hard on your music, I know what artists put in to commit to their craft.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: The freedom to create something new every day

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

A: Often clients want to know if there is a secret or shortcut to getting the right sound. The only secret and it's not a secret is persistance, practice, hard work and aiming to be better every time

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Are you working to a deadline? Do you have reference tracks?

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

A: Have your files ready as well as some reference tracks, know what you are looking for and just hit me up! I'm here and ready to help!

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

A: CL1B Telefunken Mic Distressor Neve1073 Apollo

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

A: I've been in the industry for over 20 years Worked as a mixer, songwriter, producer https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wayne_Wilkins

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Alt / Pop

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

A: I'm very blessed to have worked the artists I have collaborated with so far

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Vocals should always be the main focus point in a good pop song

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

A: Top40, commerical pop music and some great indie artists as well

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My biggest strength would be coming to a song with a unique perspective and getting a strong vibe quickly in the studio.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring over 20 years of experience having worked on multiple number 1 songs, writing, producing and mixing for legendary artists, understanding all elements of what is required to create a hit song

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Once I start working with a client I make sure I understand what they are looking for with the project and work hard to get something that we both love that is also commercially competitive. Everybody's creative process is different so I'm flexible to work with the client's needs.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a private studio in the hills of Calabasas. I work predominantly in logic and use a telefunken mic along with many others. I have a live space big enough to accommodate drums and I have a baby grand in studio as well. Tube tech compressor, CL1B compressor and Neve preamps The studio has a range of guitars, percussion instruments and a dope view

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

A: I'm trained as a pianist so I have a deep love of classical music and jazz. I'm inspired by all the greats. I love Oscar Peterson.

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

A: My main focus is on production and mixing. I trained for years under Mark "Spike" Stemt