Songwriter | Vocalist

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

A: Recently a song of mine was used on a video game that has 1 billion downloads. The video had Godzilla, Kong and Gundam in it. That was pretty special!

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Several K-Pop demos and some video game songs.

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

A: I'm new to SoundBetter!

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: When I was in a band, analog was always what I preferred because it felt right. But honestly, digital is so good these days, it's what you put into it that counts.

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

A: Honesty and transparency and a professional job.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Every day is totally different. Writing music is the best job in the world.

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

A: How long I'll take! haha. As quick as I can but as long as the job is done right.

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

A: That it's the most fun job in the world. Sometimes it is! Other times it's like any other job and hard work.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I try to get specifics for everything. I'd rather know too much, than not enough.

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

A: Make sure that you give as much information about what you want as possible.

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

A: Guitar, laptop, mic, decent interface and cables

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

A: I've been in bands, toured, written for artists, done solo stuff, been in video games, been on TV - basically a bit of everything! I've also been a lecturer, radio broadcaster and much more.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Driven and focussed but laidback.

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

A: Jason Mraz. I think we'd write some great stuff.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Be unique. Do something fresh and don't over produce.

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

A: Usually K-Pop or J-Pop but really every day is different.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Communication. I am quick and professional and can get the job done, but I'm also critical of my own performance and will always try to give you my best.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Feel. There are loads of great vocalists out there, but you really want one that listeners believe when they hear them sing.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: For songwriting it varies hugely. Vocals - if it's someone elses song, learn the song, work on the lead vocal first and get it right, then comp it. After that work on the harmonies and adlibs.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Apollo TWIN, UAD plugins, GENELECS, Logic Pro X, lovely pre-amps and a selection of mics. My favourite is a modded Russian mic, that's been adapted to have the same insides as a Neumann, and honestly, it's lovely.

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

A: I love much of the current pop stuff but I honestly love so much that's out there. I have a soft spot for guitar based solo artists, but really, anything goes.

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

A: I spent my days recording vocal demos and writing songs for artists worldwide. I also run a publishing company and partner with the likes of Sony, Universal and more.