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I'm a producer, mixer, and multi-instrumentalist writer. I will help you take any song ideas, demos, or finished recordings, and turn them into the best art it can be.

I am a versatile producer / musician / mixer, with years of experience in different styles ranging from metal, folk, to indie pop. I take great pride in using my skill set to help turn people's musical ideas into the best it can be - whether starting from a riff, demo, or full multi-tracked session. Using my experienced perspective and ear, I enjoy helping an artist develop their vision, and give them the tools to push themselves to be the best they can be!

Services include:

- Production and arrangement to your ideas
- Composition / writing as needed (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, vocals / harmonies)
- Vocal editing / tuning / harmony arrangement
- Mixing
- Comprehensive consultation and guidance to help develop your idea / sound
- Working together to bring your song to life

A specialty of mine as producer is working with vocal harmonies. As a lover of 60s pop (The Beach Boys, The Beatles, The Zombies, etc.) I've developed a unique strength in vocal arrangement, and believe it can be what really makes an arrangement stand out.

When you hire me, you get my technical skill set and expertise, but most importantly, the producer and musician perspective in making creative and impactful decisions in the process - bringing out the fullest emotion and vibe / energy in a piece of music.

I'm ready to help you bring your ideas and vision to life, tell me about it!

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Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Right now I'm working on my own debut solo album, as well as the second album from my progressive rock / metal band Pharaux.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: In a lot of ways I'm an analog guy in spirit, but in so many other ways digital has caught up tremendously and can do a lot of what you're looking for with analog without all the hassle. Some things just can't be replicated, but for most intents and purposes, the software available these days is mindblowingly good and all becomes a matter of execution.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Working on music is very rewarding, being able to hear the end result once all is said and done feels great. Mixing / producing in particular can be an interesting blend of scientific approach, as well as naturally the creative art side.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Would have to start with the bare acoustic basics: Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Drum kit, and after that it's a little more up in the air. I guess a mic and PA.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Metal, Rock, Indie, Pop(ish)
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My most standout skill is probably in bringing out vocal harmonies to flesh out an arrangement, and add a lot of depth. I believe vocal harmonies to be one of the best ways to make a song really have it's own sound.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I like to think I bring a songwriting ear to any song, and can use that to our advantage in fleshing out arrangements, adjusting certain elements of a song, and really making things pop.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Brian Wilson is a great inspiration in many of his genius approaches in songwriting, production, and creativity. For a more modern example, I'm a big fan of Steven Wilson's work as well.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Mixing, aiding with production / arrangement, tightening up instrumental parts, programming or playing drums, vocal comping / tuning, writing parts