Owner of SGMGroupArtists, a boutique Indie label, I write, produce and create tracks for many artists, most notably Andrew Cassara, and Ricki Ayela. Always looking for great new talent to collaborate with!
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Interview with Steve Gardiner
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: no.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: what mics do you use?
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Andrew Cassara - Freak On Repeat. I co-wrote, engineered, produced. Stream it.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: a new album for a client.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: digital. because.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise to answer the door when you arrive.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: that I can do a 16 hour day and it feels like an hour passed.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: dunno.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: are you serious, do you pay your bills, are you kind, do you love thy neighbour?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: if you not serious, I don't have time for you.....and pay your bills. Be kind. Love thy neighbour.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: gear would be useless on a desert island. I'd pack food.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I came out of the vagina producing music.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: sexy.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: any artist that is hard working and talented.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: feedback is bad.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: pop/rock
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Recording, producing and editing vocals.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I make songs delicious.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Work hard. Not sure how the process is relevant. It changes from client to client.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: it's equipped with professional equipment capable of competing with current world class releases.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Can't really think of a producer that inspires me. Mostly inspired by music.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Recording, Artist Management.
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