Professional Session Guitarist

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

A: Brazilian EDM song I did for a soccer commercial. I produced the entire thing my self start to finish and it was an insane amount of work, I also mixed and mastered it. I am proud because it was my first big project after learning to mix and master on a professional level from the great Gabriel Candiani over at Warner Chappell.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am putting together my single releases for the year of 2022.

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

A: Kris Bradley.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: both. Depends on the client. Digital for majority of the work but some good rock music will need analog gear for that extra UHMP. I prefer Analog most of the time but find that most clients need digital for guitar.

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

A: To deliver the best possible product we can.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: flexibility. I can travel, Even as I write this my studio is with me on a tropical island in the winter.

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

A: Can you do this or that, my answer is usually yes.

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

A: I am mean. haha just because sometimes my face looks serious but I am a hard working goofball.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What is your vision for this song. What key, what tempo, what do you hope to accomplish with this song. What is your purpose for it.

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

A: Be respectful and dont hold back about your vision.

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

A: Guitar, Laptop(with charger) Midi controller, Headphones, Interface.

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

A: to be a Rockstar music artist. I have been at it for 14 years and I have definitely realized quite a lot of my dream. Now I am building a more intimate fanbase for longevity as a solo artist and helping others recordings come to life in between my own. to make music that really speaks to people on a level of poetry that creates long lasting fans and ultimately to inspire others to follow their own dreams

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Blues, Soulful guitar playing or heavy attack driven, but also soft I am very dynamic and versatile

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

A: John Mayer because we have similar background, we're both guitar first but vocally adept and I think we would vibe well :)

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Mix in Mono at speaking volume.

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

A: Pop, Cinematic, Rock, Hip Hop, Electronic, RNB, Singer Songwriter, Folk,

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: guitar solo and communication

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I Bring my true guitarists feel and talent, I bring over 14 years of consistency in guitar whether solo or rhythm you can be sure I will bring my good energy and a genuine love for getting your vision completed

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Discuss with the client, Listen to the track, come to agreement, practice, record send first demo for revision, edit, until complete :)

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Focusrite 2i2, Shure beta80, Taylor acoustic, Gibson LP, Fender Strat, Massive plugin library, Native instruments, EW Play, etc

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

A: Hanz Zimmer, Kanye West, Tory Kelly, Gabriel Candiani

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

A: Guitar Session work, Pop, Cinematic, Briefs including full length songs for specific "moods"