Keyboardist & Music Producer

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

A: One project that I worked on was called Shadow Work by Machete Myke. The reason I am proud of that project is becuase it was the first song I mixed and mastered as well as doing most of the beat making and production for. The end result was that me and the artist have now built and great friendship that will last.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am working on putting out a few singles with artists that I have connected with

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

A: No

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital, you can get the same quality with digital that you get with analog

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

A: That you will be more than pleased with the end result of your beat and song

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Connecting with really talented artists, especially those who push my creativity

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

A: Do I have any bulk deals on beats and what are the term limits for my licenses. I tell them that my bulk deals are buy 2 get 1 free and my licenses last forever so they do not have to come back continue to renew licenses for beats.

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

A: That It is easy and I should give my work away for free

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Do you already have lyrics recorded for your song, do you have any references for the beat your are looking for? whats your budget?

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

A: Be prepared to provide great detail for what you need, to ensure the best customer service possible

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

A: My Yamaha MX88, Audio Technica Closed Back Headphones, Presonus Monitors,Sustain pedal, and my laptop

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

A: My career path was to become a well known keyboardist and pianist playing for artists, while that path and dream is still yet alive this new journey of being a music producer has been amazing.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Never rush the process and pay attention to every detail.

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

A: I usually work on neo soul, r&b, and hip hop beats/music

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: my strongest skill is my ability to focus on what the artist needs rather than to give them something they never asked for

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Other than creating just beats for a song, I am well skilled in writing lyrics, IE, hooks for songs. I can also help critique and guide an artist in the way a song could go to make the song more enjoyable and rememberable for their fans.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: When creating custom production for artists; I host 1 on 1 video calls to get what exactly it is the artist is looking for. Once I have the information a start working the same day on producing the artist's next big hit. The artist also receives demo versions as progress as made to ensure that I am on top of the vision that they see for their song.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have in in-home studio setup where all the magic happens. I work with some of the best gear possible to ensure that my artists and artist that work with me receive the best quality production.

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

A: Robert Glasper, Art Tatum, Cory henry, PJ Morton, Timbaland

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

A: Beat licensing and custom production

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: my style is soulful and melodic.

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

A: Snoh Aalegra. Her music and lyrical content has been one of my favorites these last few years, and having an artist that I can help bring more soul into music would be great.