Emotional Film Composer

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: As you have read above, story, vision, and emotional goals are paramount in learning about a potential project. Once these core elements are discussed, I always want to ask my directors and producers about timeline!

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I love describing my niche as "Intimate Ambient Orchestral". But each film is a special snowflake. Each film calls for a unique palette of sounds that are tailored for their needs.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Listen. Perhaps that comes as a surprise, or comes off as a joke. But we must listen. It starts with the first phone call - listen to what the director or writer is passionate about. Listen to their vision, and then listen to that dialogue in every cue - that is your "lead vocal". Listen to make sure what you are writing is serving the scene and production as a whole.

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

A: Like most professional composers, we are well-versed in various styles, moods, instruments, and genres of music. My particular niche and passion is in combing the orchestral worlds with modern electronics and ambient music production. I produce piano-based compositions and ambient music as an artist as well.

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

A: Empathy. Kindness. Respect. Friendship. These are most important to me.

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

A: Jazz and hip-hop producers. I have an itching to compose orchestral and ambient music with a backdrop of jazz and hip-hop influences.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Understanding & Communication. The utmost importance to me is understanding your creative vision for the project. That is how we will make the best collective creative piece. I am a professional (but fun!) communicator and collaborator that aims to build authentic relationships in each project I work on.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Emotion and emphasis on the story being told are what my scores bring the screen. As a composer, I am leaving an invitation to the audience to connect more with the overarching story of the film, or to empathize more (or less) with a particular emotion.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Story. Vision. Emotion. My work process is always rooted in understanding what the goals of the story are and what we are trying to convey as a creative team. My musical decisions are in response to that question.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Like many composers, I work from a sound-treated dedicated studio space utilizing various virtual instruments and live instruments, with professional-grade hardware and software.

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

A: The first composers that inspired me to follow win their footsteps were John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Thomas Bergerson, Thomas Newman, Lights & Motion, Explosions in the Sky, Trevor Morris, and JunkieXL. I

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

A: My passion is feature length film scores in the character, dramedy, fantasy, and sci-fi genres. The opportunity to play a part in the storytelling process through music is what fuels my internal fire.

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

A: I promise to serve the story you are telling.