Remote Mixing & Mastering

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

A: My first single track, Night Breeze, was recently released in May 2021. This was my first full production of an lofi jazz-hop instrumental. My goal was to make a simple, "chill" song to relax to. It was a ton of fun to make!

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm currently cooking up a bumping reggaetón track with PB Guapo. Coming soon!

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

A: I am very focused (I will lay out a plan and execute it to the letter), but I am also very laid back and easy to talk to. I am easily accessible and will check-in regularly and often.

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

A: Finneas and Billie Eilish, because I believe we have similar musical sensitivities (in terms of using organic sounds, little sampling, etc).

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: A highly-critical ear, which holds my mixes to the highest industry standards. I can also communicate thoughts very clearly and efficiently.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I have been classically trained in music theory and instrument performance since I was 3 years old. I bring my experience and musical sensitivity into every one of my productions. I specialize in harmonizing electronic sounds with live acoustic instruments (acoustic particularly guitar).

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: 1. [If making a beat] Record percussion/bass, then other instruments/sounds (piano, strings, woodwinds, ambience and vocals, in that order) 2. Mix/edit tracks (gain staging, volume balancing, trimming, comping, EQ, compression, FX, delay, reverb) 3. Master final mix 4. Revisions 5. Final master

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Working with music is a privilege, plain and simple; helping artists realize their musical vision is such a fulfilling and rewarding experience.

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

A: Easy—laptop, midi keyboard, audio interface, guitar, headphones (AKA, my full equipment).

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

A: I have been producing music for roughly half a year. I have been a musician all of my life, but began learning to mix and master recently to pursue a full-time music production career.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Full-bodied and live-sounding.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Keep a steady schedule, and take good notes.

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

A: Hip-Hop, Jazz, Reggaeton, EDM

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: [Home studio] Primary: Logic Pro X, PreSonus Eris E3.5 BT-3.5", Sennheiser HD 280 PRO Closed-Back Headphones, Akai Professional MPK mini Play Keyboard Controller, Focusrite Scarlett Solo. Secondary: Blue Yeti Nano Premium Microphone, Alesis Nitro Mesh Drum Kit, Casio CTK-2400 Keyboard, Fender Squire Mustang Guitar.

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

A: FINNEAS, Ludwig Göransson, Tainy, Childish Gambino.

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

A: I typically produce Hip-Hop/Reggaeton beats and edit vocals takes.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: 1. What type of audience is your song for? 2. Is this for a personal or professional project?