Music Producer, Remote Mixing

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Working on several unfinished projects. About to wrap up a new single for OCNS.

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

A: Josh Frigo is an absolute beast. Hit em up for production/overdubs or mixing. He's my go-to.

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

A: Some people think it's not that hard, but being a solid mix engineer takes time, trial, and error. Always learning, but that's the beauty of it.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What do you look for in a producer/mix engineer? Do you prefer being more collaborative or more-so give me what you got and ill work it exactly as you want it?

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

A: Don't be afraid to ask questions or be diligent about what you want. At the end, it's your project and your satisfaction is what matters.

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

A: My guitar, hunting knife, big box of matches, Flashlights, and fishing net.

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

A: I have been playing music since I was 4 years old. I'm a multi-instrumentalist. I have experience in string, brass, percussion (drums, hand drums, auxiliary, etc.), and keyboard/synth instruments. I've performed in Performing Arts Centers in drum groups, Gospel bands, symphonic bands/orchestras, and as well as within my own Pop/R&B band as a lead vocalist/keys/synth. I went to several Berklee summer programs studying Jazz and composition. I also graduated from the Los Angeles Film and Recording Arts School with a degree in Music Production and Audio Engineering.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My style is a bit all over. I think I would just say creative with my musical approach.

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

A: I would love to work with Maeta. Her vocal ability is unbelievable and her music tends to range in style. I'm driven towards artist that have a lot of variations and style within their music.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Don't feel bad about giving up on a track and moving on if you've tried everything and took creative breaks. It happens.

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

A: I usually work on Pop, R&B, and Alternative Rock.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My strongest skill is blending genres within a given track, or adding a bit of everything from different cultures of music.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Personally, I enjoy adding unconventional sounds and programming methods to songs. I want to create songs that stand out of the crowd but still enjoyable to the general public. Building a unique character to a track is one of my top priorities.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: As far as production/mixing, my work process involves getting a list of reference tracks before I start anything. Most clients usually know what they want when approaching a producer. My job is to use the reference tracks as a guideline to giving them the sound that they're looking for. Once that's set up, I move onto preparing sessions and building templates. From then on, that's when the creative process usually starts.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My studio is usually set up for both production and mixing. I have a Tascam M-16 that I use in some cases, but I usually prefer to work in-the-box.

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

A: I've worked with Dave Cerminara (Father John Misty, The Neighbourhood, Khalid) and Josh Frigo (Jordan Booker, John Tibbs) and they both have helped me have a better insight in mixing. And of course Rick Rubin. Just...Rick Rubin man.

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

A: I work as a producer more-so than a mix engineer, although I have experience in both fields. This includes aiding in drum programming, keyboard/synth dubs, or full production from scratch.