Singer, Songwriter

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

A: I worked as the lead singer for the pilot of CBS' Name That Tune and I was especially proud because I was required to learn 80 songs and perform them on a live show over the course of 1 night.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am currently working on a country album for myself along with a couple freelance demo songs for people who have hired me.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: I prefer analog because of the sounds that you can get although I am also very open to digital.

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

A: My promise is that I will do whatever I can in my power to give you the best product possible.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love being able to express myself, share emotions, and share stories through music.

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

A: Customers usually ask what the turnaround time is and I find out their timeline and usually respond that I'll need 1-3 days to complete the project depending on how involved it is.

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

A: The biggest misconception about what I do is that I can only do country/rock. I can do multiple genres.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I ask what they're goal is, what style they want, what mood they want, how they want their lyrics to be delivered, and what similar songs I could listen to to get a good picture of what they would like.

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

A: I would advise to have a good and clear idea of what you want/need for your track so that you can have your end result quickly and efficiently.

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

A: I would take my acoustic guitar, guitar picks, a change of strings, tools to repair anything necessary, and a notebook with a pen to write new material.

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

A: I have been singing for 21 years and I have been actively working in the industry as a professional for the past 13 years. I have toured all over the world, been the lead singer for multiple shows, and most recently was a finalist on NBC's The Voice on Team Blake.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I like to describe my style as if Carrie Underwood and P!nk had a baby!

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

A: I would love to work with Adele because I admire her writing and vocal capabilities.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: My music production tip would be to listen objectively and not be afraid to redo something that isn't perfect!

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

A: I usually work on country and rock, but I can sing whatever genre you would need!

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My strongest skill would be my vocal range and my rasp.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring a unique vocal style along with the ability to create unique harmony styles.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: My typical work process involves listening to the song and recording the song section by section in order to get the ideal vocal for your project!

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a full studio filled with over 80 guitars and bass guitars, multiple pianos and keyboards, various drum sets, multiple microphones, and all the necessary equipment for recording and mixing!

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

A: I am inspired by Carrie Underwood, P!nk, Adele, Bruno Mars, Miranda Lambert, Billy Joel, The Beatles, Queen, Janis Joplin, and many more!

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

A: The most common work I do is vocal work! I sing lead, harmonies, and whatever revisions needed.