Mixing Engineer | 20+ yrs exp

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

A: One project I’m especially proud of involved taking a song with strong potential but an unfocused rough mix and turning it into a cohesive, impactful record. My role was mixing, but also committing to a clear balance, energy, and direction that brought out the song’s strengths.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I’m currently mixing projects for clients, alongside selective work on my own music under a separate artist name.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both. I’ve worked extensively on large analog consoles, but today I work mostly in the box. It allows me to achieve the same depth and musicality with faster turnaround, flexibility, and consistent results.

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

A: I promise clear communication, decisive choices, and a mix that serves the song and translates reliably.

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

A: Clients often ask if I can make a mix sound like a specific artist. That’s possible to a degree, but the source material has to support it. A mix enhances what’s there — it doesn’t replace performance, arrangement, or recording quality. My own sonic signature is always part of the result.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: My process starts with reviewing the client’s stems and references to understand the song’s intent. From there, I build the mix through clear, deliberate decisions, focusing on balance, impact, and translation. Revisions are handled efficiently with clear communication.

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

A: I don’t actively collaborate with many providers on SoundBetter, but Ken Lewis is someone I’ve crossed paths with in the past and would recommend based on his work.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Being able to apply my taste and musical judgment to help shape a song.

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

A: That mixing is about gear or loudness. In reality, it’s about decisions, balance, and serving the song.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I ask about the artistic vision, reference tracks, timeline, and any specific expectations for the mix, so we’re aligned before starting.

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

A: Choose someone whose taste and decision-making you trust. A good mix is not about options or gear, but about clear direction, communication, and serving the song.

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

A: Taste and ears first. Pro Tools as the main platform. Hardware-wise: an 1176 (Bluey), AD2055 EQ, Shadow Hills Mastering Compressor, a Neve 73, and an SSL Super 9000

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

A: My career path has been shaped by over two decades of hands-on experience and constant refinement. I’ve been mixing professionally for more than 20 years, developing a clear approach through real-world projects and long-term practice.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My style is defined by a solid low end, powerful drums, and a clear, open top end, balanced with focused and present midrange.

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

A: I’d be interested in working with Dr. Dre and Eminem. Dr. Dre’s approach to sound and decision-making had a major influence on how I developed my mixing perspective. Eminem, because of the level of precision and impact required at the highest level of Hip Hop.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Make decisions early and commit to them. A clear direction will always translate better than endless options.

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

A: I mainly work on Hip Hop, Pop, Rock, and Metal, often on projects that cross genre boundaries.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My strongest skill is listening beyond the mix. I approach each song with an A&R mindset, focusing on what serves the record and helps it reach its full potential.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring clarity, structure, and a distinct sonic perspective, helping the song translate across systems while maintaining its character and intent.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My studio is designed for accurate monitoring and efficient workflow. The focus is on critical listening, consistency, and reliable translation rather than an extensive gear list.

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

A: I’m inspired less by specific names and more by strong production choices and decisive mixing. I pay attention to how records translate, how balance and energy are handled, and how clarity is maintained across different styles.

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

A: I primarily mix full songs across multiple genres, with a strong foundation in Hip Hop. Most projects involve balancing, shaping, and enhancing the existing production to achieve a clear, impactful mix that translates across systems.