Bass & Songwriter All Styles

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

A: Octoberbrigade because I get to write for many artists vocalist and add my bass to the different styles of music.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Songs with my Recording Eng partner making tracks for Licensing deals and we have projects we work on under the name Octoberbrigade featuring different vocalist from around the globe.. Im also constantly playing in live bands.

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

A: Sorry I don't know yet.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both are fine. We use digital . We know both but my partner runs digital.

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

A: I will do my best to play what you feel. And...Feel what I play.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I look forward to doing it and helping others bring their music story to life.

Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A: How did you get so versatile and can you read music? I can play whatever I hear. Its weird but true. So my feelings and grooves are coming from inside of me not off a paper. I admire those who can read and play with feel. I am the guy who is all about the feel. Im thankful I have that ear and vibes. It has taken me many places in my music journey.

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

A: That I learned it . I have lived my bass style. Not learned. My experience comes from learning how music talks to people of all genres and I have been blessed enough to speak many musical languages with a 4 string bass .

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I listen... I don't ask.. I follow until they ask me. I speak through my bass ❤ Its true.

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

A: If you don't hear what you like and feel like you like. Then keep looking until you find it.

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

A: Bass Drum machine Amp Mic and studio mini recorder!!!

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

A: Self taught bass player since late 70s coming out of Highschool. 4 years in Airforce listening to tons of different music from all kinds of people I was honored to serve with. Studio recordings at 19yrs old many bands until I was called to go on the road and tour in 97. I've been playing in bands ever since and recording for many artists through various platforms and small indie labels. I do have a bass sample on the song One Girl Revolution which is included in the Legally Blonde Movie. I am currently playing and recording.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Feel Soul Rock Pocket Power Sexy Silky Smooth Unique

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

A: Prince Rage Against The Machine Sting Duran Duran Audioslave Cameo Aerosmith Likin Park Parliament Funkadelics Chilli Peppers Black Pumas John Meyer Chaka Khan OutKast Kravitz Hendrix Bruno Mars

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: I love to hear things stripped down to the drum / Bass/ and Vocals. That's where the heart of a great sings starts. Just my opinion ❤

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

A: Rock Funk Pop Indie Alternative Techno Synrh Singer Songwriter Hip Hop Hard Rock R&b Soul Neo Soul RapRock.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Listening Respect of the process and playing the language the song is speaking. Its deeper than what I can say. I play off feelings . I have that gift and the skill and talent to deliver. Life experiences and touring playing in many styles of bands Session work and professional cover bands had me playing many many many styles and play it convincingly to the audience. .So yes I do play all styles.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Emotional Vibes Grooves and Power The great thing about a song is if you listen the song will simply tell you what and how to play.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Listen to what the artist vibes. Then let the music place the bass where it belongs. I respect the music birth that the artist has trust in my bass to deliver.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a Studio Patner who is certified qualified and official Sound Engineer Recording Mixing & Mastering. We make tracks for licensing deals and other artists. We have tracks played on the Radio. You will receive high professional quality bass tracks. Equipment list ::::::::;; Logic Pro X Alchemy ES1 ES2 Omnisphere Stylus RMX Analog Lab Kontakt Forzo Novo Damage Isotope Suite RX8 Nectar Ozone & More...

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

A: I love the sonic groove and power of manys styles Artist and genres. Duran Duran Stone Temple Pilots Parliament Funkadelics Rage Against The Machine Chilli Peppers Motley Cru Cameo Black Pumas Hendrix Zeppelin Jay Z Outkast Prince The Police Kravitz Slave Rolling Stones Bruno Mars & More.

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

A: Listen to how they want the song to vibe and groove. Merge their music story and bring it to life as they hear it in their head and now feel it and hear through my bass interpretation.