Cinematic Songwriter, Vocalist

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

A: That an artist who has an emphasis in one area isn't as skilled in other areas. When you self-produce for years, you definitely can master more than one skill.

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

A: Having hired a lot of professionals myself, it is important that the music itself speaks to you. If you are smitten with an artist's samples, then there's a reason. Don't be afraid to connect. See how the artist responds to you.

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

A: I have been composing since I was 13, which is almost 20 years. I have been producing music for the last 10 years professionally. I slowly grew and have been making a living off of music for the last 3 years.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: It's a cinematic adventure!

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

A: Here's what I love in a collaborator: that they care about their craft as much as I do, or more. Music isn't about reward. It is about passion. I am always really impressed by fellow artists who get things done in a timely manner, who communicate annoyingly much (I actually think that's really important) and bring their own persona into a project. If you are going to drag your feet, hardly talk about it, and just do a "good enough" job, why even take the job?

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am self-producing a series called "Song Stories" which uses music to tell fictional people's stories, combined with a video that looks like a picture book.

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

A: I have worked with some amazing vocalists here!

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

A: I will work and work and work to get it right for you. I will go to great lengths for my clients. I communicate well and extremely promptly. I will drop everything for you.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I have changed people's lives for the better, mostly my own. And I get to work with and learn from other amazing artists

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: If you don't fall in love with each and every song of yours, then other people probably won't either.

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

A: Cinematic/soundtrack styles. Also folk/pop songs.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Composing melodies...they come to me so easily.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Creativity, passion, dedication. I have a very strong work ethic. I take criticism very well.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I start in my head, I spill it out in a session, I see what sticks, I repeat. I am very open with my clients along the way so that they can speak into the process.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: A fully treated (GIK acoustics) home studio with Yamaha HS5 studio monitors w sub, Cubase 11 pro, tons of Vsts, a Behringer Motor 61 controller, Sennheiser 700HD pro headphones, Scarlett 2i2 interface, Rode K2 mic, a MacBook Pro.

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

A: Thomas Bergersen of Two Steps from Hell, Hans Zimmer, and lots of past composers. I have a lot of respect for more mainstream artists too like Illenium and similar artists.

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

A: Cinematic compositions: both songs and soundtracks, Singing: both lead and Backgrounds, and Mixing.