Music Producer & Mix Engineer

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

A: I know Tyler the Creator produces most of his music himself but that would be a dream to work with him. Frank Ocean is also high on the list!

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

A: There are so many! Pharrell, Tame Impala, Frank Ocean, Timbaland, Tyler the Creator, Mike Dean are some of the modern producers and artists that inspire me daily. I also love classic artists like Jimi Hendrix, The Beatles & Led Zeppelin, to name a few. I could talk about this for days to be honest!

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

A: I just completed an EP with an artist I'm helping to develop. We had a very strong 'shared vision' for the project, which allowed me to experiment a lot with new sounds and creative directions for them. It's probably my favourite project I've worked on, and I can't wait for it to come out. I Engineered, Produced, Mixed and Mastered it.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I have an upcoming EP with a friend of mine that focuses on huge, epic, mostly instrumental tracks blending trap, electronic and cinematic/soundtrack type elements. We've created the whole thing collaborating over Facetime during the pandemic, and it's been a lot of fun seeing how far we can take it. I think it's gonna blow some minds once it drops.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital - it's just easier and faster. I work mostly in-the-box. When I am working with analog gear it's usually instruments, I love the sound of analog synthesizers.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I get to do what I love every day - making music!

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: My first question is usually "So what have you been listening to lately?" That really helps me to start a conversation about what direction they want to take with their own music.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Always be open to new ideas. Give everything a chance! If it doesn't work, nothing is lost.

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

A: Mostly Pop and Hip Hop, although I blend a lot of electronic and cinematic sounds into the music I make.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Communication and a strong work ethic. I want to fully understand your artistry, and create something you are proud of!

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: A thirst for new ideas. I am very open minded about blending genre and creating a song with great feel and vibe. Music is emotion - I won't stop working on a track until it just 'feels right'.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Once you come to me with your initial idea I will talk to you and figure out what direction you would like to take it. Then I typically lay down my initial ideas - arrangement, production etc and get your feedback. Once we have a general direction you like I'll hone in and finalise the production. If any vocal comping, editing or tuning is required I do that at this stage too. Once I'm happy with the production I will send to you for notes etc, and when you're happy I'll mix the record!

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

A: Most clients will come to me with a demo idea for a song. Usually some type of vocal and very basic production (keys/guitar/synth etc). I then take what they give me and turn it into a fully produced, mixed and mastered song.