Session Vocalist and Producer

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I work at two different locations in Brooklyn, NY. I have a home-studio set up at my apartment in Williamsburg, and I also share a studio space in Bushwick. It is a shipping container that has been converted into a really cool artist space! I have my gear split between both places.

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

A: I am proud of the 4 singles I released in 2020. It was a hectic year on all fronts, but I didn't let it stop my creative flow. I wrote, sang, and produced on all 4 tracks and I couldn't be prouder of the progress I made throughout the year. I can't wait to learn/grow more through the music I make in the future.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am currently working on releasing my first EP under my artist name, Maisie May! It's going to be called "Face it," and it should be done by early 2021.

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

A: Brandon Tong is an incredible producer and mixer. We frequently collaborate on projects and I would recommend him to anyone who wants help with production/recording/mixing!

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both! Analog for the uniquity and digital for the ubiquity : )

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

A: I promise that I will do everything I can to fulfill your wishes, answer your questions and most importantly I will exert my passion into every job I do for you!

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love using my talents to create unique/glistening soundscapes. Nothing lights my fire more that making something that I genuinely enjoy listening to!

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What inspired their project? What artists are they hoping to sound like?

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

A: Don't be afraid to ask questions and give me critiques! I want all of my clients to be happy <3

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

A: Music has excited me in so many different ways throughout my life, and I always knew it was something I wanted to pursue. I have been singing and performing since I can remember, and when I downloaded Logic Pro X when I was 15 my enthusiasm for music grew exponentially. I dropped out of highschool to focus on music and went to the New School for Contemporary Music 2 years later. It was 2018 when I first started to shape my own sound as a producer and songwriter. This boost of inspiration is what led me to releasing music under my current artist name, Maisie May.

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

A: Caroline Polachek! Her career path and current project is so inspiring. I think she's really doing something special with her first solo album, "Pang."

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Don't be afraid to change up your order of doing things! (ex. try recording/programming drums last if you normally do them first) Sometimes that is how I make the most exciting/unique music :)

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

A: I usually work on indie dream-pop/synth-pop music, but I look forward to exploring other genres! I think that the soft indie voice that I use on my personal tracks could blend really well with other genres like rap/techno as well.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Making memorable top lines, and harmonies to accompany them.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: If I am singing, I will bring glossy vocals accompanied by beautiful harmonies. If I am producing, I will bring a bubbly and dreamy soundscape to the track.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: When I am working on a personal project, I am usually doing all musical aspects at a time: my writing inspires my production, which inspires my vocal performance of each track. It's really fun to let all three aspects of songwriting feed off of each other. If I am only working on one aspect of someone's track, (i.e. vocal recording) I like to treat it more as a professional studio session. I spend time warming up my vocals, keep hot tea by my side and take my time with each recording.

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

A: Caroline Polachek, Soccer Mommy, Ok Lou, Clairo, Okay Kaya and mannnny more incredible women<3

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

A: Vocal recording and producing!