Music Producer, Keyboardist

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

A: Just recently completed a ten song deal with Universal Production Music. This album specializes in jazzy musical sounding hip hop, in the style of J DILLA, Tribe Called Quest. Really loved creating and producing this sound. Also really enjoyed playing piano and keyboards on The Star Is Born Soundtrack.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Will be releasing a series of singles starting in June as follow up to my Ropeadope Records release, The Brockettship

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

A: Mark Corradetti on bass is extremely professional

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: I like a good combination of both.

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

A: I promise to really listen to what their vision is and really capture the emotion and vibe that brings their music to life.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I just love creating music. The world need it more than ever now.

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

A: Don't be afraid to really follow your dreams and enjoy the amazing process of creating music. Vibe and emotion is most important.

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

A: I started out as a session and gigging musician in NYC for years. I also worked long hours producing music for various groups in virtually every neighborhood in the tri state area. After appearing as a winner on an MTV music reality show called Making His Band with Pdiddy, I auditioned for and was chosen as the keyboard player for Lady Gaga's touring band. 300 arena shows and 4 world tours later I still am fortunate to hold that position today. I also have co created a new instrument called the Piano Arc, the world's first circular keyboard. Through some viral performance videos playing this unique controller I developed a strong IG following and have produced my own music and connected with people from all over the world. It has been an amazing ride.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My style is a blend of almost everything. I like hard hitting beats as well as beautiful melodies and rich harmonic textures.

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

A: I would love to work with Drake. I just think his vocals always cut through the beat in an extremely musical way.

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

A: I work on everything from trap and hip hop to edm and jazz, rock and even classical. I love everything.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: listening and creating while still having empathy for the artist. I was a player first so I have good technique and a good understanding of harmony, sounds and rhythm. Knowing how to use these skills though, to really make the music shine is something I always strive for.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: The most important thing is to listen to the vision and understand the emotion and vibe of the artist. I then try to lift up and inspire within that context and ultimately take the music to the highest level possible.

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

A: Stevie Wonder, Dj PREMIER, Drake, Brain Eno, David Bowie, Skrillex, Zedd, Scott Storch, Dr Dre, Herbie Hancock, J dILLA

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

A: I am frequently contacted to make new hip hop, trap and edm pop style productions from scratch. I also have vast experience as a session keyboard player in a variety of styles and have played on countless projects for local, national, and international artists.