Vocalist/Guitarist + Writer

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Finishing my sophomore album with my band and preparing for lots of touring with Odie Leigh playing guitar!

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

A: Analog delay, my 80s Aria SG, a vintage Ampeg amp, a fully analog synth, and a good pair of headphones

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

A: I've been participating in projects, supplying background vocals, production ideas, and writing since freshman year of college (2014), and have worked on many collaborations since I've been living in Nashville (2018)

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Creative, flexible, and intuitive

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

A: Nick Sanborn (of Sylvan Esso and Made of Oak). I’ve never felt more inspired than when I’ve been able to witness his performance and I would love to just be a fly on the wall in his studio when he’s at work on new music.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I typically will sit with the song and sort of mediate on it before getting to work on a track. After sending the first draft, 3 edits are included in the price we agree on for the project. I’m not happy with it until you are!

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Vibrant vocal harmonies, vocals rooted in healthy vocal technique with a modern indie fluorescence

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

A: Probably my current project, just because it's the first project I've fully produced on my own, which has been so liberating and I've been able to grow in ways I never thought possible.

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

A: Not yet!

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Analog. It just feels different. I feel like that's a no-brainer for a lot of people.

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

A: To do my job the best I possibly can - no short cuts, and revise it until it's absolutely the sound that they dreamed of.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Getting to be in the room with other creatives

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

A: "How long have you been singing?" Answer: My whole life. I literally can't recall a time in my life when I wasn't in love with singing and music. "Is this pitch-corrected?" Answer: nope

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

A: Not sure that there are any misconceptions... yet!

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What artist would you compare the sound you're trying to achieve to?

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

A: Go with your gut

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Stay focused, but give your ears a break when they need it

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

A: Indie pop, indie rock, folk, americana/folk

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Pitch memory

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Scarlett Solo with access to various mics

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

A: Nick Sanborne (Sylvan Esso), Jeff Tweedy, Justin Vernon, Jen Wasner, Annie Clark (St. Vincent)

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

A: Studio vocals (leads + harmonies), live BGVS and lead guitar