Multi-Platinum Mixer+Producer

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

A: I'd have to say the latest Goo Goo Dolls song "Beautiful Lie". I co-wrote, produced, and mixed it. I initially demoed it in 2020, and shared it with the band in 2022, and finally recorded it with them in 2023.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Writing for a few major label artists, and mixing maybe 3-4 songs a week.

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

A: I am new to Sound Better, but looking forward to meeting other producers on here!

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love mixing a new song every day, it never gets boring when you get to change it up every day.

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

A: Them: "Can you master this for me?" Me: "Yes"

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Is the song ready for mix, or does it still need editing, comping, tuning etc?

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

A: Been working in music for 20 years- started as a studio intern, which lead to house engineer, then mixing and production shortly thereafter. After 5-6 years I went freelance and have been doing so ever since.

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

A: Lately, I'd say Duran Duran. A little dated even for my generation, but their songs and productions were very well crafted.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Taking something that sounds "ok", and making it sound like it's on the radio.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Once I have the client's files and the session is set up, I read their notes, listen to their references, and get to work. I always have those notes/references in the back of my mind while mixing. Once I have something I'm happy with, I send a mix to the client to get their comments on it. Then I incorporate their notes into subsequent mixes until all parties are happy.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital- analog requires maintenance and not very portable!

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

A: To keep pushing until everyone involved is super happy with the end result. I am willing to revisit something, no matter how small, to achieve that.

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

A: That you can throw all your audio into a mix template and get great results.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Loud and Punchy, with a lot of emotion.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Listen at low volumes, even when producing. It's easier to gauge how the production is taking shape, if the tempo is right, etc. It also really shines a light on vocal tuning issues.

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

A: Alt, Indie, Pop, Rock, EDM, Synth Pop etc

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Experience in how to achieve the artist's vision. It sounds cheesy, but being able to understand general artist lingo and translate/execute that is something that only comes with experience.

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

A: Nile Rodgers, Diplo, Daft Punk

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

A: Reach out and ask questions!

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

A: Laptop, Genelecs, Apollo, a midi controller, Trinnov

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I mix in the box and monitor with Genelec 8050's and NS-10's through a Trinnov Nova, and my setup is surrounded by an ASC attack wall.

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

A: The bulk of my work is mixing, though often times I'm asked to add some final production to a song before mixing it.