sing,write,harmonize w/passion

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

A: My proudest project so far has been the album I just released. I wrote it with my partner Tim Sonnefeld. He is also my producer, and I felt like he gave me a lot of artistic production and freedom on the record.

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

A: I started off singing in coffee shops when i was 17. It wasn't until I was 25 when I started touring the country singing at bigger venues. At 26, I received the attention of CBS records, and from there was chosen to be the opening act for Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, and T-Bone Burnett on their Raising Sand Tour in 2008. After that my songs were placed in TV shows on CBS. I am currently signed with Winding Way Records and just finished my first record with them.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Writing my next record and recording cover songs for my Youtube channel and my Patreon.

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

A: Erika Schiff and Charles Ruggerio

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Quality analog front end recorded to Pro Tools.

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

A: I promise to always put my heart into it.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I get to do what I love most!!

Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

A: I guess if someone is not in the music business, they don't really "get' what I do.

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

A: If you are looking for a singer to really FEEL your song... that's me.

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

A: My dog, some Pinot Grigio, my microphone, a laptop, and my interface.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I am an extremely passionate vocalist who enjoys the wildness of the voice. I enjoy choosing notes that make me feel like I'm jumping off a mountain and flying.

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

A: I would LOVE to work with Bjork. I love her writing and performance art. Her voice is one of the most unique sounds i have ever heard.

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

A: I release weekly cover songs, and I just finished an album of original music. I also sing back-ups and main vocals for other projects that are not my own.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My strongest skill is allowing myself to let go during a performance but still having control over each note. I feel that within myself and I have also received that compliment from others.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I feel like every song should be sung in it's own unique way. I try to understand which direction the song wants to go and that's how I bring life and passion to a song.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a vintage AKG C414EB microphone, a vintage Shure SM7, and a Heritage (Neve clone) 1073 preamp. I record into Pro Tools. I also have access to an incredible recording studio (RedStar Recording in Silver Lake, CA) where I can record (for an upcharge) on any of their lovely vintage tube mics (AKG C12, Neumann U47 or U67), vintage API console, vintage Neve preamps, vintage compressors, etc...

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

A: I record main vocals, background vocals, harmonies and I also do songwriting/co-writing.