Rich Tone - High Belting Range

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

A: Man, this is tough as I have a few projects that were WOW moments for me in my career. If I had to pick just one, I'd say the work I did for the upcoming NCSoft video game Aion Tempest. When I received their inquiry and told my husband he was almost more excited than I was as he is a big fan of their games. The game isn't even out yet, but I imagine hearing me in game is going to be a pretty special moment for me.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm currently working on my sophomore album and of course, all my wonderful session clients :)

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital. I like the flexibility that comes with digital recordings. In my own personal work I love layering my voice, creating interesting one shot vocals and just getting wacky with what I do. Digital makes that easier.

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

A: That I will treat your song as if it were my own. I am VERY particular with my submission and it is probably the reason that I very rarely get revision requests. I've easily recorded your song about 8 times before you even see it. Line by line, note by note, I go through every aspect of your song and try it in different ways to ensure that I am giving the best possible delivery.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love that I get to spend my days exploring all corners of my vocal ability. Every song I get is so unique and because my clients come to me for the tough notes, I get to stretch my voice very regularly which is very fun for me.

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

A: If I provide video with my vocal delivery. I do not.

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

A: That revisions will be needed. I also thought that this would happen a lot in this line of work, but I RARELY get revisions. I think you'll be surprised at how quick and easy this really can be.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I will need the following from all clients: 1. Lyrics 2. Instrumental track 3. Guide vocal track 4. Any comments you'd like to give me about the song and your desires for the delivery

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

A: Rest easy, you're in great hands! Having owned a business for 9+ years, I get it. Timely and clear communication along with attention to detail and excellent customer service will have you thoroughly enjoying my process.

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

A: My loop machine, mic, amp, piano and camera.

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

A: Since I was 2 I always knew I wanted to be a singer. My mom interviewed my sister and I throughout our life as early as age 5 and that was always my answer. As I became a young adult, I let the fear of "not making it" cloud my judgement and I put singing on the back-burner while I pursued a career in web development as I felt it was a "safer" choice. I ran a successful web company with my husband and employees for 9 years, but I couldn't shake the inner knowing that music is where I needed to be. Luckily I had been working on my music throughout the duration of my web development days. I released albums, played in bands and started to dive into session singing. After a while, with a bit of hard work and working long nights, I was able to become fully financially sustained through my music career in June 2018. We sold our web company and I never looked back.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I'd describe myself as singing Soul Pop.

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

A: Kelly Clarkson because she just seems so down to earth and kind and she's a vocal beast.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Remove all distractions. Silence your phone, dim the lights, light a scented candle. Do what you need to do to get "in the zone". Music is story telling through notes. I don't ever consider my work a "production" but more of an experience.

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

A: I often get hired for soundtrack and cinema. Movie trailers, video games, epic sounding orchestral scores. Second to that, I get hired for songs that need to convey deep emotion. Sadness, anger, frustration, etc.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: On the technical side, my strongest skill is being able to belt in full voice at a very high range.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I'd say the most important thing I bring to a song is raw emotion. Music has been a part of my life since I was 2. I can feel it in my bones. There is no "surface level" singing for me. I become enveloped in every story that I sing. I become the character in the song and truly feel what they are going through with your words. Above all the technical aspects I bring, I think this is MOST important.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: 1. I review the material sent to me and ask you any questions I may have. 2. I bring your song to life in my home studio 3. I submit my work for review by you and we undergo the revision process if any are needed

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a fully equipped and sound proofed home studio using a BlueBird mic, USBpre 2 audio interface, Mogami Gold cables and Adobe Audition CS6.

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

A: 99% of my work are songs that require very high notes to be belted out at full power. My clients are often looking to create something powerful, emotional and BIG. Along with the big builds and song climaxes, my clients enjoy the texture my voice provides and the emotion that I bring to my work.