Producer and Pianist

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

A: I'm often asked to produce, mix and master a song. I am a professional producer and mixing engineer but I am not a mastering engineer. In my opinion, that's like asking a pastry chef to change your tires. It requires a different set of skills and anyone who tells you they can do *everything* probably isn't doing *everything* at a radio ready quality. Knowing what I do best is part of what sets me apart. I will never claim to bring something to the table that isn't professional. I promise quality over quantity.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Key Commands are everything. Time is money for both the client and provider. I'm proud of how fast I am with key commands and the time I'm able to save so that I can spend it on enhancing the production.

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

A: Lizzo, Stevie Wonder, Chance the Rapper, Kirk Franklin, Lawrence, be steadwell, Ariana Grande

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

A: I love working with clients with a clear vision of what they're looking to accomplish. I have a wide variety of skills but I'm happiest when I'm behind the keys bringing a new song to life. When I'm asked to produce a tune, I always start at the piano and ensure that the songwriting, harmony and melody are locked in and "radio ready" before moving onto production. With a wide variety of plug ins, multiple synths and a sharp ear, it's then my job to get the arrangement and production as tight as the song at the piano is.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Every day is a new adventure, a new sound, a new experience. I love working in a wide variety of styles and so the ability to work with some many talented artists in so many genres makes each day exciting and new.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My depth of musical and harmonic knowledge makes me an excellent partner for someone who is beginning their musical journey. Teaching is a passion of mine and any opportunity I have to grow with an artist is an opportunity worth having.

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

A: MacBook Pro, Logic Pro X, Prophet 8, Plug In Library, Headphones and Coffee...coffee counts as gear, right?

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I work from my professional acoustically treated home studio which is set up with a Sohmer Grand Piano, Sequential Prophet 6, Nord Stage 3, 2022 M1 MacBook Pro, multiple interfaces and mics as well as an extensive plug in library with over 2,000,000 VSTs.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I love hearing references. Once I have an idea of the intent, the song will bloom.

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

A: Communicate. Don't be afraid to let go of ideas but also be clear about the things that make your artistry uniquely you.

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

A: I love working on r&b, funk and gospel but I find that contemporary pop takes such influence from those genres that when you're able to meld genres, you can create a musical sound unlike any other.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: 25 years of jazz, r&b and gospel piano gives me an incredible foundation to create harmonies that soar through your ears. I then use those same skills to make sure the song is dynamic, has flow and pulls, pushes, lifts and drops in all the right places.