Demo Producer/ Guitarist

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

A: The Young Fables as a whole is probably the project I am most proud of. Being able to craft a group and the songs from the ground up and grow it into a national touring outfit has been incredible.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am doing various demos for songwriters and I'm working on a Jazz EP that is just a single vocal and one guitar. Also I have a hard rock project that I have been working on.

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

A: Laurel Wright is a great singer!

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: I have recorded with both but I prefer digital because the technology has gotten so advanced it so easy to get what you need out right this second. If I have an idea I can literally just plug in and capture it exactly without having to setup a bunch of gear first.

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

A: You will always get my best work. I am my own worst critic and always want to put my best effort forward.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love being able to get up every morning and work on something I love. It is never boring. Somedays its playing in front of crowds and others its sitting in a studio. I love being able to see a song come to life.

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

A: Can you do full production? Yes I can! I can play most needed instruments for demos and can program drums. Do you have the right guitars for the track? Yes! I have spent and lifetime tracking down pretty much any sound need guitar-wise.

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

A: That as long as you are technically great it's easy. Sometimes it knowing what the song needs. Its knowing when to shred and when to play the melody.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What do you need: just guitar tracks? full production? Are there any reference recordings you are hearing in your head for this track?

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

A: Have faith in your songs!

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

A: My Gretsch White Falcon, my Focusrite interface, my condenser microphone, my computer, and cables/headphones. I would be set for life!

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

A: I have been playing profession for over 15 years. When I was young I played in a lot of Rock and Heavy Metal bands then I got really into Jazz and got a B.M. in Studio Music and Jazz Performance. I toured China playing Jazz and R&B and thats when I fell in love with Country music and moved to Nashville and have been playing and writing as half of the group The Young Fables ever since.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I have a wide and varied style because I love guitar. It doesn't matter the genre I want to know it all. So I feel like a chameleon.

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

A: I don't have anyone specific I would love to work with. I am extremely happy to work with anyone who loves music.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Get the right take!

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

A: I do a lot of Americana and Country music but I am also very comfortable in Jazz and R&B and Rock and Heavy Metal

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My strongest skill is always putting the song first before anything.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I have 15+ years of full time professional musician experience where I have played music all over the world in various group, in different studios and covering every genre from jazz to country to rock to heavy metal. I know what it take to craft a good song and having played in front of audiences for so long I know what people want.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: It depends on the project because I believe that every song is different. If I am sent just lyrics then I am starting at the ground up to make the chords and melody fit the message. If I am sent a work tape then I listen for what the writer is trying to convey before I start. If I just need to do guitars then I listen close to find the spots for me

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a home studio that runs with Logic with a Focusrite interface. There are a plethora of guitars (acoustic/ electric/ nylon string) and various instruments (bass/ mandolin/ banjo/) my keyboards are all recorded midi and I can program drums.

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

A: I love good songs and to me what makes a good song is the music behind it, otherwise it would be just a poem. I love hearing a song that blends the emotion of the lyrics to the chords and notes played. Its really magic.

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

A: I have been a session guitarist for the last 15 years but i also fully produce demos of songs for clients. That includes bass/ keys/ programming drums/ mandolin/ banjo/ etc. I work closely with a female singer also if that is needed.