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Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: I use a hybrid of both. Tracking and mixing to tape is just to expensive for most artists. Although I still enjoy making all analog records like Brian Blades "Landmarks, I've figured out how to keep analog in my workflow.

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

A: Proud of my work on Brian Blade and the Fellowship record where we never used a computer the entire project. As well as Erykah Badu's "Mammas Gun". Probably also The Eagles "Long Road Out of Eden" record. So many I' sure I can think of more later. I serve as Engineer as well as Mix engineer on Brians record.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Just mixed the new Christopher Cross record, as well as Sue Foley featuring Jimmie Vaughan and Billy Gibbons.

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

A: I haven't really looked around yet. I'll keep you posted on this one.

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

A: To give them back something we are both proud of.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Is this actually a job?

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

A: Do you make beats? No

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

A: Anybody can do it.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: 1. What they envision the mix or recording to sound like? 2. What's the song about? 3. What formats will be released of the song? 4. What sample rate are the files? 5. Are they working in Pro-Tools?

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

A: Talk with them and make sure you are on the same page.

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

A: SM57, SSL Duality, Neve 1073, Studer 827, and Manly-Vari Mu.

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

A: I started out as an intern and worked my way to Chief Engineer of a 5 room studio. Then went freelance and have been making records for the last 25 years.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Attention to detail.

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

A: The Beatles, but that would be pretty hard at this point. Because they took music outside of the box and didn't follow anyone else.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Don't over think it.

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

A: I don't work on just one genre. If you look at my credits you will see everything form Rock, jazz, Hip/Hop, Funk, Singer/Songwriter, Blues, and classical.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Bringing the song to life using analog equipment.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: It all depends on my role. I will try and visualize being the listener and try to express what the artist and the song is wanting to express. Occasionally using the mix to help the arrangement of the song as well if necessary.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I usually like to have a discussion with the client before we start anything to see what they expect and their vision for the music. I will typically decide at that point if I'm a good fit for their project and move forward from there. If mixing I will run a mix and send them the mix for approval.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I usually work in a professional studio on all analog equipment. Normally a large format console. If budget does not permit I also have a home rig with a hybrid approach using analog gear with Pro-Tools.

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

A: Let's see...big fan of engineers such as Alan Parsons, Glyn and Andy Johns, and many other engineer greats from the 60's and 70's.

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

A: Mostly mixing for clients or Producing and Recording in a professional studio.