Song Production & Recording

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both! Analog can be great for feel and inspiration, while digital offers speed, flexibility, and precision. I’m less interested in the format itself than in using the right tool to serve the song and keep momentum moving.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Tasteful, groove-focused, and intentional. I aim for productions that feel modern but timeless, with a strong sense of space, movement, and emotional clarity rather than excess or overproduction.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring taste, perspective, and structure. My role is to help artists clarify what a song is trying to say, make confident creative decisions, and elevate ideas into complete productions. I focus on groove, arrangement, and feel, and I’m especially strong at helping songs reach a finished, release-ready state without losing their original energy.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I start by understanding the artist’s vision and references, then move quickly into building or refining the core idea of the song. From there, I focus on arrangement, sound selection, and performance to make sure the track feels intentional and emotionally clear. Sessions are collaborative and decision-driven, with an emphasis on finishing strong demos or production-ready tracks rather than endless iteration.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: ADLR Studios is a private, acoustically treated production studio based in Brooklyn. The space is built around a streamlined, professional workflow with high-quality interfaces, monitoring, and a hybrid digital/analog setup. The studio is designed for writing, recording, and producing music efficiently, with an emphasis on sound quality, focus, and creative momentum rather than functioning as a gear showroom.

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

A: After graduating from NYU’s music technology program, I began working as a producer, instrumentalist, and engineer while actively releasing and performing my own music. As a performer, I’ve played major venues including Gov Ball and Irving Plaza, along with full U.S. and European tours. Over the past several years, I’ve split my time between artist projects and producing for others, which has shaped a practical, song-first approach. Running my own studio has allowed me to refine a focused workflow centered on collaboration, efficiency, and finishing records.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Commit earlier than you think you should. Making confident arrangement and sound choices early usually leads to better performances and stronger songs than endlessly keeping options open.

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

A: Indie pop, indie rock, electronic, house-influenced pop, and groove-driven music. Most of my work sits at the intersection of live instrumentation and modern production, with an emphasis on feel, songwriting, and restraint.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I’m especially good at arrangement, groove, and making clear creative decisions that move a track forward without overworking it.

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

A: I’m inspired by the production styles of Phoenix, Daft Punk, Parcels, Calvin Harris, Chromeo, and others who blend strong songwriting with tasteful, intentional production. I’m especially drawn to music that feels timeless, groove-driven, and emotionally direct rather than overproduced or trend-chasing.

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

A: I primarily work with artists on songwriting, production, and recording sessions, both in-studio and remotely. Most projects involve developing a song from an early idea into a finished, cohesive production — shaping arrangements, refining melodies and grooves, recording vocals or instruments, and making strong creative decisions that serve the song. I tend to work best with artists who want collaboration, direction, and momentum rather than purely technical execution.