Session and Demo Singer

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

A: Being a full-time professional singer is just like any other job. True, I do get to do what I love and make a living doing it, but being your own CEO does come with its own set of headaches!

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Do you have any references I can study to get a feel for your vision? What genre does your piece fit best in (motown, rock, indie pop, etc)? Do you need just lead vocals or background vocals as well? What is your timeline?

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

A: Do your research! Take the time to check out my reel so you know what to expect when it comes to tone, technique, and style - that way there will be no surprises when we work together on your project. And send over as much direction as you can regarding your vision, I love references and will always do my best to nail the style you're going for.

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

A: I always knew I wanted to be a full-time musician and have been recording music professionally since 2014.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: A skilled session musician will make post production a breeze - clean, professional tracks means less time tuning and editing for your mixing engineer, saving you loads of money and time in the long run!

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

A: I am constantly working on all styles of music, including contemporary christian, pop, country, music for tv & film, jazz, soul, musical theater, and so much more!

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I typically ask for lyrics and a work tape from my clients as well as any references to indicate the direction they want to take their project, ensuring that I am bringing their unique vision to life each and every time. I then will study their music alongside any style references they might have sent me and let the creative process take over from there! After laying down the best possible tracks, I'll make sure to clean up any background noise and then send over the final dry vocals to be fitted seamlessly within the client's project.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have all the equipment necessary to deliver a high-quality product from my home studio, including a Scarlett 2i2 audio interface, ST55 Sterling Audio condenser mic, PF1 pop filter, Monoprice microphone isolation shield, and more!

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

A: Pearl Snap Studios, Funk Studios, and JBO Productions - those guys are top-notch producers that I can't recommend enough!

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

A: To deliver the best tracks possible, and, if I don't get it right the first time, to work with you until you're 100% satisfied.

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

A: Luckily for me, being a singer means I don't have to carry around as much gear as the typical studio musician 😅 I would bring my steamer (gotta hydrate those vocal cords!), a lifetime supply of tea, my water bottle, my computer, and my electric piano!

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love getting to sing for a living! However, the best thing about my job specifically is that I get to meet new people each and every day and be a part of their passion projects. Getting to be on someone else's music team and helping to support their vision is such a fulfilling task, and that's truly what makes my job the best job out there.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My style is all over the place. I grew up listening to 90's country and classic rock...legends like Shania Twain, Journey, ELO, and Martina McBride. Then, as I started forming my own musical tastes, I switched over to indie & alternative, which morphed into jazz, soul, and motown during college. Now I love neo-soul, funk fusion, R&B, and gospel...I guess you could say my style is a mix of all these different musical influences, and still changing every day!

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

A: If I could work with any artist or band, it'd have to be Lake Street Dive. I've been a fan of theirs for about 8 years now, and just have so much respect for them - whether it's their style, their songs, their stage presence, their chemistry, their passion...they just seem to create such an awesome atmosphere wherever they go, and I'd love to be a part of it!

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My greatest strength as a singer is vocal control, or my ability to blend in or stand out depending on what each specific song might need. If someone is looking for smooth background vocals and harmonies that seamlessly cushion any existing vocals, that's right up my alley. On the other hand, if you're looking for a strong female lead to shine on your track, then I'm your girl as well!

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: With ever song I record, it's my goal to make sure I'm not just singing along to a guide track, but that I'm delivering the message and intention behind the song through my voice. Every song has a purpose and history, and I always want to honor that by doing the best job possible while lending my voice to someone's vision!

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

A: Vocally, my top musical inspirations are Ella Fitzgerald, Rachael Price of Lake Street Dive, and Lianne La Havas. I love all of these ladies' tones and unique styles, and I think my most natural singing voice is a mix of all of them! However, since I sing all styles of music all the time, there are a lot of different vocalists that I emulate to fit whatever project I might be working with on any given day.

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

A: I typically provide lead and background vocals in all genres for my clients.