Music Producer

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

A: I'm really proud of the first single I'm getting ready to release. I'v'e been producing for years and haven't released anything. Now I can finally have something to show the world.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Working on releasing my first couple tracks ever. I have some collaborations in the work and I am in the search for talented vocalist and songwriters at the moment.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: The creative freedom I have and the ability to potentially inspire and uplift someone.

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

A: I just take samples and layer them together to make a song. That I don't make any sounds myself and everything is a preset.

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

A: Just be real. Be specific with what you are looking for and have a nice attitude. Be approachable and make sure you communicate.

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

A: Laptop, midi keyboard, headphones, DJ deck, and some BIG speakers so I can rave on my own.

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

A: Started playing piano since I was 6 years old. Took lessons for a while until I moved to the acoustic and electric guitar. I took guitar lessons for around 4ish years. I first started producing in a music theory class I took in high school during my junior year. I have now been producing for around 4 years now.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Future bass with some melodic dubstep and house aspects to it. I like the "in your feel" vibes that melodic dubstep and future bass have. I also like the energy that comes with most melodic dubstep or future bass drops. But I also like the "make me wanna dance" vibe that house tracks can bring.

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

A: Kygo for sure. He has been my biggest inspiration since I first started producing. I love his melodies so much and I strive to be half as good as him one day. Also Martin Garrix or Illenium would be cool to work with because they have such a unique sound.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Be yourself. I've tried replicating what other producers have done, but too many people have done that. Need to find people who inspire you and take make your own twist.

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

A: EDM (House, Future Bass, Melodic Dubstep)

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Connecting with the music I make. If I can't make the listener feel some type of way then I don't have a good track or more work needs to be done.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I'd like to think I bring a melodic feel to the tracks I've worked on. To me the melody can make or break a track. I've worked on making melodies that really set the mood and tone for a good song.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I normally like to start with a chord progression or a melody before I move on to anything else. If I have vocals available first then I like to work around them. I start with my breakdown first then move into the buildup and drop before I add the intro and outro. I mix slightly as I am producing but most of it happens once I have most of the track laid out. If I really know what I want to do I can have a really productive session, but if I am not feeling inspired then I just won't work on the track that day.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: When I am at home, I have studio monitors, 2 midi keyboards, my laptop and headphones if I feel like using them.

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

A: Kygo, Martin Garrix, Illenium, Nurko, Seven Lions, Said the Sky, and Dabin are all huge inspirations for me.