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Composer, Producer, Engineer
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//////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////yboardist, producer, and audio engineer, his unique perspective on "both sides of the glass" is evident in his remarkably diverse music and productions.
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Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I'm proud of every project. I don't take projects that I feel I won't be happy with. My role varies from project to project.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Creating music for 3 major music production libraries.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: New here so . . . no.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Each has it's function and place.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Better than you even imagined.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Getting an emotional response from my work.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: How much? What's your budget?
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That anyone can do it if they have lots of gear and plug-ins.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What do you want to be doing in 5 years?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: However you can, test their ears. If they pass your test - hire them. Their gear and toys will tell you nothing.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Any decent mic. Any decent audio recorder. Any keyboard that can create a decent piano sound. Any decent in-ear monitors. Something that can start a fire.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Musician first . . . technician second. 40 years.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: No-nonsense.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Any artist who can do things I can't. That's how you learn.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: If you have to depend on technology to make is sound good . . . it never will.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: All the good kinds.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Aural perception
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Aural candy . . . you hear it . . . you want more.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Give me some examples of what you want I'll give you some choices - you pick one or ask for more Let me do my thing Satisfied customer
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: A small "boutique" room that's comfy and functional. Mac Pro Pro Tools 12 Logic Pro Vocal Booth Soundelux U-195 Big ears at your service
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Anything that sounds amazing
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Music Production Keyboard/Synth/String arrangements Track Mixing Track Mastering Audio Sweetening
I was the Composer, Arranger, Mix Engineer, Mastering Engineer in this production
- Songwriter - MusicAverage price - $300 per song
- Composer OrchestralAverage price - $300 per song
- Keyboards - SynthAverage price - $200 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $250 per song
- Mastering EngineerAverage price - $250 per song
- Sound DesignAverage price - $75 per minute
All are negotiable.
You have my undivided attention . . .
