Producer, engineer, mixer

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

A: My album 'nish' that I completed during the pandemic. It really exemplifies everything I do as an artist, composer, producer, engineer, sound designer and mixer.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I just finished programming two live appearances for Shakira, including The Tonight Show and TSX live from Times Square. I am also scoring a sci-fi cartoon, writing music for my next solo album and developing music videos for some of my forthcoming releases.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both are indispensable in modern music production.

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

A: I will deliver something that you love, something on which you are proud of putting your name.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love music and the process of making music. I enjoy the technical aspects of the process, I'm a gear nerd and proud of it!

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What are you trying to achieve? How do you want your project to sound? What are your influences? How can I help you achieve what you want from this project?

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

A: Be as prepared as possible; have your ideas or demos together, stems organized, whatever it is that you are bringing to the table.

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

A: My Fender Strat, vintage Music Man bass, Guild 6 string acoustic guitar, Sequential Prophet 6 module and my Macbook Pro.

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

A: My life in music began in the late 80s as an alternative rock guitarist. After sitting in on a studio session with some friends, I got the studio bug and pursued a degree in recording engineering at Full Sail. While studying in Orlando, I was exposed to the vibrant electronic music scene that was exploding at the time. The futuristic sounds emanating from those massive club sound systems had a huge impact on me, and made me think about music production, and the possibilities for my own music, in a completely different way. At the beginning of my studies I wanted to become a rock engineer and producer, but my time in Orlando initiated an evolution that culminated in becoming a well-traveled progressive house DJ, producer and engineer. Over the next 15 years I had dozens of releases and remixes on iconic labels including Ultra Records and Alternative Route Recordings, as well as running my own label Lost Angeles Recordings. A chance opportunity in 2010 took me on a decade-long journey around the globe several times as a touring music programmer for pop and rock artists. I spent the 2010s on the road with artists including Justin Timberlake (3 tours including a stadium tour co-headlining with Jay Z), Rihanna, Hugh Jackman, Evanescence, Charlie Puth, Toni Braxton and Akon. This time provided continual inspiration from this unique, global exposure to modern music; experiencing it through the eyes, ears and voices of millions of audience members, and acquiring a deeper understanding of music's universal appeal that transcends traditional cultural borders. Since the end of 2019 I have been focusing on music production full-time, branching out into producing music to picture and releasing my own music.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Diverse. I love a lot of different music and it reflects in the music I make, and gives me a broad palette of sounds to draw from and incorporate into my productions.

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

A: Radiohead. They are amazing, and their collective creativity is constantly inspiring.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Mix your music at quiet volume on your monitors. It will give you the best balance and most polished result. And reference your mix against music you love!

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

A: Electronic music, everything from club dance tracks to chillout, often with cinematic overtones or alternative music influences.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I am an experienced engineer, and that allows me to make the technical process of production to be transparent and not get in the way of the creative process.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Creativity, imagination and experience with multiple genres.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I usually work on a song from start to finish. I love the development process, whether it's writing an original song or taking stems and creating a remix. I engineer everything, and deliver a polished final mix, and can master projects on request.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a professionally-equipped hybrid analog/digital home studio with top notch gear by Rupert Neve Designs, API, Thermionic Culture, Antelope Audio, Universal Audio among others. I have Moog, Sequential, Korg and Eurorack synths, both vintage and recent designs; Fender and Nash electric guitars, a Guild acoustic guitar and vintage Music Man bass; amps and cabinets by Marshall, Foppstar, Hafler and ADA.

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

A: I am inspired by artists that incorporate intricate electronic elements into their music: Radiohead, Massive Attack, Sigur Ros, Royksopp, and NIN. I am also influenced by film composers like Ludwig Goransson, Hanz Zimmer and Johann Johannsson.

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

A: I specialize in music production, sound design, remixing and mixing.