Composer, Pianist, Producer

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

A: I enjoyed composing a musical piece for orchestra based on paintings by Salvador Dali. I am a great admirer of the painter and his creative ability and composing music in relation to his paintings was a longtime dream of mine. This piece was performed in Italy, Mexico and Prague, took part in competitions (and won in some of them). I was also invited to give lectures about this piece and the relations between Music and Art in prestigious universities like Carngie Mellon, Pittsbutgh.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Few of the projects I am working on at the moment: 1) A recording of children songs I have been commissioned to compose and record by the composer of the lyrics. 2) An Electronic sound production for an Israeli song I re-harmonized and plan to record with a singer. 3) CD of arrangements for various Jewish songs commissioned by the singer.

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

A: Stella Gotshtein. She is a wonderful musician and a wonderful person to work with. I always send my pieces to her to have her opinion.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Depends on the project, the client and his/her needs.

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

A: They will join all the clients who have already contributed their opinion about me in Soundbetter.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: The ability and the opportunity to create.

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

A: How much? ;) The price depends on the requirements.

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

A: People often have a romantic misconception about art and artists and might not be aware that creating art has to do with a lot of work and artists are mainly people who chose art as their profession.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: To which audience the piece is aiming and which kind of reaction to the piece is expected or wished from the audience.

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

A: My advice is to try to evaluate my professional and creative ability detached from the specific taste of the client. Each project requires its own musical world, which may be discussed and chosen upon a dialogue between us.

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

A: Piano, Roland RD-2000, Seaboard Rise, Seaboard Block and Macbook Pro.

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

A: I have begun playing and composing when I was 9 years old. I have graduated (B.Mus.; M.Mus.) in Piano Playing, Composition and Electronic Music. In 2012 I won 1st prize in the prestigious Dvorak Composition Competition, which was followed by performances, commissions and other competitions around the world. I also have some experience in Hi Tech for Music arranging/teaching/learning. Currently I work as a freelance composer, pianist, arranger and music director in a few projects.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I am influenced by various styles and compose each piece according to its requirements, whether it is Classical, Jazz, World Music, Pop, Rock, Electronic and more.

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

A: ST. Vincent: the electronic atmosphere she writes for her songs is very interesting and convincing.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: It is always good to consult others, but in the end it is you who should know the answer.

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

A: Electronic Music, Popular Music, Jazz, Musicals, World, Classical, and Modern Classical;

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Creativity, finding and building surprising solutions to musical challenges.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: My deep and creative mind. Since I love and am deeply acquainted with various kinds of music, I may offer various musical solutions and styles. Yet, I may add also that often, when clients give me more freedom, they realize I did things they had not thought of, and are much better than what they have expected.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: This process is flexible and depends on the specific project and the client's needs. Generally, after I understand the client's needs, I prepare sketches, send them to the client and proceed according to his/her feedback until, after few rounds, the client is satisfied.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a Seaboard rise, Seaboard Block, Lightpad Block and a looper that enable me to play in various and highly sophisticated manners and styles. These tools with their most exact and efficient technical qualities enable me produce results, which are rich and natural.

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

A: My taste in music is very diverse. I adore Bach and I adore Elvis Presley. I also admire ST. Vincent, Saariaho, Radiohead, Stravinsky, Oscar Peterson, Anoushka Shankar and many others in a wide range of genres and styles.

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

A: I compose, arrange and record for clients whether it is electronic music, orchestral music, music for bands, ensembles and singers.