prod/mix/eng/rmx/perf/prog

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

A: I was called at the last minute to track some vocals for the just released track "Go Up f Pharrell and Cat Power" by Cassius. I was trusted to do this super-secret session after a last-minute cancellation happened, but because I had a personal relationship with the artist producing the track it worked out we could do the session in NYC last minute. It takes a lot of confidence in a collaborating engineer on the other side of the planet to come in in a pinch and work on a fairly secret record. The final track came out great and I'm happy to have worked with everyone involved. I tracked some additional lead vocals in my studio in New York.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Ask me.

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

A: I just got here.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Yes.

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

A: Ask me.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I've been in music and audio almost my whole life, before I knew what "grammar" meant. This is what I do.

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

A: "How do I _____ in Ableton?" Seriously that's the most common question.

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

A: That anyone can do it, that anyone with an expensive piece of gear is talented. That colored studio lights make a better record. (though we do have them if you need them)

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: How may I help you?

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

A: If you need advice, i.e., if you are in need of assistance completing or improving your record you should hire me.

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

A: my ears. and 3 friends

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

A: I've been doing this professionally since 1996. I've been doing this for "doing this sake" since 1977.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Ask me.

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

A: Ask me.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: There are no rules and no set ways to go about finishing a song, album, idea or project.

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

A: Ask me.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Ask me.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Ask me.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Ask me.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a mix room in New York City attached to a live room. I use both analog devices and work in the box, employing a collection of vintage, esoteric analog gear as well as a variety of digital, sci-fi future applications. We have colorful lights if you need them as well.

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

A: I record bands and solo artists. I mix records. I produce bands, solo artists, audio projects. I remix records. I sweeten audio. I do live sound. I consult on an number of production and audio related matters. I collaborate on writing projects. I prepare any sort of audio for release on the internet.