Singer and Songwriter

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Album number two!

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love music and I love the creative process.

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

A: I don't think there is one... I'm pretty straightforward in my approach

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: When do I start!

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

A: Choose someone nice, whose own music interests you

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

A: Guitar, notebook, pen, lighter, bath tub

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

A: I left school and went busking around England and Europe when I was about 14 - I travelled and learned a lot and then came back to live in Devon. Since being here I have sung in bands and solo, played festivals and released my debut album in 2018.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Intuitive, uncluttered, emotive

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

A: Elvis! Because he's Elvis.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Record everything and label it well! Quite often there's a process of going back to the beginning - first takes should always be kept!

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

A: Although my voice and style most commonly lends itsef to folk/singer-songwriter genres, I have been commisissioned to work in many styles, including - jazz, fusion, blues, country, trad and lo-fi

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I tend to focus on listening to a track carefuly and repeatedly, while walking my dog on the moors! I can work quicky, but like to give things the attention they deserve when given the chance. I realy like to get the 'feel' of a song and work hard to understand the writers intention and perspective. I find a good way of doing this is writing the words and annotating them alongside listening - I'll always ask questions if I need to so I can understand what the writer wants me to get across. I really enjoy recording- although of course there's always an element of pressure - I enjoy feeling so focussed on getting things as right as I possibly can. Collaboration is realy important to me and I am always very open to feedback and critical analysis - I'd much rather deliver what people want!

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

A: I love the work of Bill Callahan, Joan Shelley and Bonny 'Prince' Billy. Robin WIlliamson is a big inspiration to me, as are Jackson C. Frank, Pentangle and Michelle Shocked.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I'm very quick at hearing the piece and being able to contribute my thoughts and skills. I can go with convention, or happily think outside the box. I am adaptive, disciplined and trustworthy.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Experience, genuine, honest skill and a lot of feeling. I will work hard to deliver and ensure the piece works for you as best as it possibly can.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I work in a home studio primarily using: Shure KSM32 condenser mic Focusrite Platinum Voicemaster Preamp SE Electronics SE2200a condenser mic Focsurite Scarlet 18i8 interface Cubase 8

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

A: Commonly I add lead or additional vocals, including harmony parts and collaborative input where desired or required. I also specialise in song writing and arranging. I have had commissions for themed songs and my own work has been consistently well reviewed and played on both BBC and international radio.