Film Composer, Producer, Post

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

A: Jesse Childs

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

A: We are honestly proud of all our projects because we have contact structure where can really get to know who we're working with and they can get to know us.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: We are constantly working with indie artist and filmmakers, as present date, a previous indie filmmaker client of ours just won his first Oscar in 2020! Check it out in our news section.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both Analog creates warmth for certain musical styles that just can't be replicated . In addition, digital can deliver unique vibrant energy to sound that is unforgettable.

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

A: Give your project the best exclusive attention regardless of budget.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: No experience is the same, people and creativity is magical when it comes from a place of authenticity. When artists just strive to their best selves.

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

A: How can I get the best overall sound for my project ? I usually ask how do you wanna connect with your listeners?

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What's your overall goal for standing out with your sound? How do you want people to feel when they listen to your creativity? What inspires you to create the way that you do?

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

A: Be prepared to have your imagination stretched and surprised when it comes to the quality of your music.

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

A: 1.) My keyboard 2.) My KSM 44 Microphone, 3.) SSL Pre-Amp 4.) Acoustic Guitar and my custom Carvin Bass.

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

A: I've been around for more than 20 plus years. I started my career in music at 19 years of age. My first professional business industry experience was through a very great internship at the former Epic Records and Universal Music group label partner Hidden Beach Recordings in Los Angeles. I gained once in a lifetime opportunities to connect with artist Like Jill Scott & Kindred the family soul. I was so grateful for the opportunity! How many people can say that they worked with a record label formally owned by Michael Jordan & DJ Jazzy Jeff !

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I really only believe in two forms of music and that's good or bad! My preferences are deeply founded in groove and artists that have a creative rhythmic ability.

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

A: Wow! I don't think there is enough room to answer this question, lol But off the top of my had I would say, Carlos Santana, John Mellencamp, Anita Baker, Jay-Z, Beyonce, and Kay Perry.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Always ask for your session files from the studio when your project has been completed. You may want a remix or added vocals or production on your project year down the line and you want to make sure you have access to that raw session file no matter what.

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

A: Rock, Hip, Hop, Soul, Film Scores, and Gaming audio.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Audio Restoration, Mixing, Mastering & Media Music Production

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Original and organic workflow tailored to your project, no project is treated with robotic thinking. We believe your sound is custom, so why shouldn't we be?

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: We start off with client video meetings through Zoom, Skype or by phone to make sure we really get the full scope of how they want their project.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: We have several high-end Dynaudio near field reference monitors for frequency clarity during playback. Along with several Solid State analog and digital EQ and hundreds of quality signal processing suites.

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

A: Grammy-winning producers Quincy Jones, Pharell Wiliams, Johnn K & Missy Elliott, Mark Ronson, and Linda Perry come to mind.

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

A: That post sound should only be thought of after the project is recorded. It's always best to plan for the complete process /

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

A: On a regular basis, we provide post sound services like Mixing, Mastering, Audio Restoration, Film Scoring and Music Production for filmmakers, Musicians, Podcast shows and Digital Media. We also restore and correct sound for music videos, web series and social media influencers