Mastering, Mixing, Production

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

A: I will do my very best to deliver exactly what you want and feel, and that every need in the project is met. And I will keep an open and consistent line of communication throughout the entire process.

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

A: Stop it. This question is going to haunt me. But also; LM44, Shadow Hills Comp, Everything Slate and Fabrice G put their hands on, a rack full of FatSo Jrs, and Chicken flavored Ramen

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

A: This has been my career for the entirety of my professional life. Music is what I have always done in some form or fashion. I still tour a ton, but I have gravitated more toward the studio the longer I have been in business.

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

A: I typically work on country music for most of my day job work, however I'm more partial to rock and heavier elements. I've always said that I don't necessarily have favorite bands but more favorite players, because any player in any genre can inspire people with their art.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I believe I am good at helping to guide a song along its way to becoming what it wants to be. As a mastering engineer, I bring an unbiased ear to make sure that your song translates exactly how you envisioned it to across every platform possible. As a producer and mix engineer, my job is to make the song itself have the most impact that it can.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Being able to see what your working on with a "fresh" perspective is insanely important. Its hard to walk away from what you're working on, but a lot times the right idea is already on the tip of the tongue and a little bit of outside life can bring it out.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: In my experience the better the communication, the better the final product and the happier everyone is throughout the process.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: In terms of mastering, I like to prep everything in the session before I ever press play for the first time. I like to approach every song from scratch and my philosophy is to only add what is needed, as well as consistent A/B'ing. As a producer and mix engineer, the process is more complex and varies from client to client. In a nutshell though, I do my best to communicate well and make the client as comfortable, encouraged, and inspired as possible. I believe a relaxed environment is key to making great music.

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

A: The thing I do more than anything else is provide high-quality mastered tracks for my clients. I have worked very hard over the years to cultivate a collection of top-notch mastering gear and to hone my skills as an engineer, in an effort to provide the most seamless and rewarding experience possible.

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

A: I think The 1975 would be a ton of fun to work with, or a band like them. I would love to be a part of making a record, or a part of their live show.