Mixing, Session drums

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both! Digital can never truly replace the analog gear but the editing, recall and automation features of today’s daws are absolutely necessary to work fast and efficiently.

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

A: Akg 414 x2 , sm7 , computer and interface? Do I get to bring xlr cables too or do they count against my 5 pieces?!?!?

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Communication. Nothing can progress without being on the same page as the artists you’re working with.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Pretty much just prioritizing what’s most important and working down the list as quickly as possible. I like to be near the end of the recording session or mix and still have a sense of excitement like I’m listening to a new song.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: One room, meat and potatoes set up. It’s mostly me working by myself so I’m built for tracking drums and mixing. Although I have the ability to record a full band playing live when appropriate.

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

A: Vance Powell

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

A: Recording and mixing and playing drums. I also do live sound and play drums in a bar band to keep my self involved locally.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I like to talk about bands and albums and styles they like. It helps me get a sense of the direction they want to go.

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

A: Communication is key. The more I know about what you want, the better my chances are of getting it right on my first try. (Reference tracks!)

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Adaptive. I also like to live by the 'less is more' motto when it's appropriate.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Practice! The only way to get better is to keep doing it.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Passion! I'm constantly working with music in one way or another. It's my desire to make whatever I'm working on sound the best that I possibly can. Whether it's me playing drums and running sound for my own band or me mixing another band live or recording and mixing a band in my studio or running the board at church, the music gets my absolute best effort.