Singer/Songwriter, Topline

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

A: I grew up in a musical family, making music across three generations, so I was literally raised on the stage. From the age of 12, I was hired for my first regular gig and I knew performing was my life's purpose! My daily life has always and will always be music. It all began at age 3 when I started playing piano and by 7 yrs old, my daily routine consisted of training in voice, followed by dance and acting shortly after. My recording career began when I was 12, and I was performing 5 days/week. I started arranging vocals when I was 14, and had over 1,000 shows under her belt by the time I was 16. At 19, I was playing weekly in the night clubs, and I continued to hone my craft (and make a living) for the next several years, singing virtually every genre and traveling all over the country as the lead singer for one of the most sought-after 12-piece cover bands. Outside of my career as a singer, songwriter, I have also had the pleasure of coaching and/or producing hundreds of artists over the last decade.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My vocal and writing style stems from my classic R&B, Soul/Funk, & Rock upbringing mixed with current pop elements. My work style is positive, energetic, and efficient. I am happy to provide a personal demo upon request.

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

A: I would have to say the most common misconception is that as a female, it may come as a surprise that I am able to produce vocals on artists on the level at which I deliver.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What are your goals? What sounds are you looking for? Do you have reference tracks from existing artists that represent the direction of your project?

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

A: My advice would be to not cut corners when hiring a vocal producer and/or vocal coach for your project, as it will save you dollars in the long run.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: 10,000+ hours of live performance and recording experience, combined with my musical influences from all genres including but not limited to Pop/Soul/Funk/Blues/Rock/R&B/Jazz.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I work quickly and efficiently without losing positive energy and creative flow.

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

A: Stevie Wonder because he is my biggest musical influence that is alive today.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Always hire a vocal coach and/or vocal producer to assist your project producer and engineer in delivering the best vocal performance for the most efficient use of studio time.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am currently working on a few projects including writing/developing/vocal producing/coaching a teen pop trio with Exec. Max Gousse, Prod. Damon Thomas, Prod. Kosine (DaInternz).

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both. It depends on the sound we are going for.

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

A: My motto is 200%.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love that I get to use my gifts and passion for music to create a piece of art that helps deliver a vision and message.

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

A: Pop, Pop/R&B, Pop/Rock, R&B/Funk

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I am first a vocalist, having honed my craft as a live performing artist professionally since the age of 12.

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

A: Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Prince, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Whitney Houston, Donna Summers, Gladys Knight, Earth, Wind, & Fire, Chicago, Doobie Brothers, Steven Tyler, Eagles, Tina Turner, Sting, The Rolling Stones, U2

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

A: I work with clients as a session singer, vocal producer, vocal coach, and/or top-line writer. When needed, I am able to see the entire vision and deliver the artistic direction for the project.