Songwriter, Pianist

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

A: The band example on my profile. I love the vocals. I wrote the song and am playing the piano.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Recording some piano examples.

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

A: My brother, Dom Meakins. He's an amazing producer and mixer.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both. They both have pros and cons.

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

A: That they will like the song, because playing and writing is part of who I am.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Creating.

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

A: How long will it take? And max 5 days. Is the song theirs after they pay for it? Absolutely, 100%.

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

A: I'm not too sure to be honest - I was going to say that I can't write number one hits, but I reckon I can, given the chance.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Mainly what are they trying to achieve, and how can I help them do that?

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

A: Give them as much detail as possible, and ask them as many questions as you can. Don't feel afraid of making your dream real.

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

A: A guitar, a piano, a drum kit, a mic, and a macbook. From that you can create anything.

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

A: I've been doing this since I was 10.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Classical meats modern with a touch of soul.

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

A: I'd love to work with Bonobo or TheFatRat. Their music is simple just them, they make from the heart and it's constantly changing and evolving. And they're amazing musicians.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: If it sounds good with just a piano, it will sound good with any amount of instruments. Keep it simple to start.

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

A: Usually Pop, House, Soul and Hip Hop.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My piano playing and chord progression. I'm influenced a lot by classical composers such as Debussy, so it's awesome to this come through my music.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Everything if needed! Depends on what is asked of me.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I'll sit down and muck around with chords for around 20 minutes. I'll usually come up with something I like. Then I'll put the song together. After getting the main four chords, the song usually comes pretty quickly. The melody usually comes after that.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I literally just have an electric piano, a Macbook, Logic X, and some Rokit 5s.

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

A: The list is far too long! But some of my fav artists/musicians are Bonobo, TheFatRat, Beach House, Louis Cole, Seven Lions

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

A: I write songs, including melodies, chord progressions and lyrics.