Brick&Mortar Audio Connection on SoundBetter

Im a Waves Certified, graduate of a Texas accredited Audio Engineering institute who has worked with producers and artists across the US. I've trained under multiple Grammy winning engineers at some notable studios and recording rooms. I'm ready to start expanding my catalog and helping other artists/producers seeking high quality sound!

I specialize in Mixing, Recording, Remote mixing, Networking, Mastering.

I have a background largely in Rap, Hip Hop, and R&B but have worked with Gospel, Bluegrass, Rock and Contemporary music. Growing up listening to Alice In Chains, Metallica, Sublime, Black Label Society, Kanye, Jay-z, Andre 3000, Young Thug, Zaytoven, & Chief Keef so my musical familiarity is very diverse. Im looking to work with artists & producers who are looking for a high quality sound and opportunity to build!

Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.

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Interview with Brick&Mortar Audio Connection

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I made a full instrumental project on my own and I took alto of pride in it because I think telling a story without words can really testify to your knowledge of music
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Mixing a producers beats for a beat pack for him to send to a label he is interested in working with
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Nobody I know on here but im sure there's plenty of great engineers!
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Digital is great but has some downfalls when it comes to natural harmonic content. I would say Preamps and outboard processors are some of the most important pieces of audio but you could overcome all that with high level knowledge of how digital audio works.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: To give every song a new, fresh and full approach with a team centered attack with the artists best interest in heart.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Hearing all new types of upcoming music and talent
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: When did I start working with music? I started around 5 years ago and started my educational path with music 2 years ago Goals with music? To have a meaningful impact on musicians, artists and other engineers
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That you can make anything sound good. Unfortunately a good recording of a bad song is going to sound like exactly that. A good recording of a bad song
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What are artists that have influenced you? What are your goals with music? What are your hobbies outside of music?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Be specific about your goals, ideas, preferred sound, and future projects! More information is always better!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: 1. PC 2. Fender Telecaster 3. Grado Headphones 4. ART Pro Channel 5. RME Interface
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Audio Engineering & Live Sound work. 2 1/2 years
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Versatile and logical with a constant search for the next great idea.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: The one who takes pride in their sound. I don't chase big names or big credits. I enjoy helping people complete their art and hear a great sounding product.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Always approach every session with an open mind and trying to learn atleast one new thing. The day you stop learning is the day you stop progressing.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Rap and Trap
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Creating a common room between vocals and instrumentals using various reverbs, types of dynamic equalization, and stereo imaging.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: An unbiased ear with years of training under some of the best and most decorated engineers. I attack each mix with a different idea and always put my time in to help achieve an accomplished feeling along side the artist.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Typically I receive multitracks through email and mix them through my Pro Tools rig, mix out all the files through a series of processors and export an unmastered mix then I run my mix through a mock mastering chain and send my client both files. Then we both decide what root to take as far as mastering and distribution.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I have a central control room with various instruments, computers and outboard gear then I run from my outboard preamps to a treated vocal booth with multiple microphones
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Zaytoven, Zakk Wylde, Bob Rock
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Remote Mixing & Vocal Tuning