Session Pianist

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

A: Give me a keyboard, computer, and an audio interface and I'm set. Maybe a decent pair of mixing headphones.

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

A: I'm here to do a good job for whoever trusts me with their work. I don't pick and choose.

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

A: Any that comes my way.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I review all the info given by the client, clear up any questions that I may have to ensure a perfect job done, and efficiently complete the task at hand, often with multiple options to present to the client.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Analog if you have the money, time, and know-how. Digital for everyone else. Analog will forever produce music that holds a higher level of authenticity, simply because it is a more delicate and involved process of music-making, whereas digital production is faster, less expensive, and WAY more accessible to the masses.

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

A: I promise a track that you will be completely satisfied with. No exceptions or I work for free.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Making a living off of my passion... what's not to love?

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

A: Can you do "x"? 99% of the time, it's a "yes!"

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Any question that I need to ask to ensure that I have a clear direction to follow to ensure complete satisfaction.

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

A: Give me a shot. I will NOT disappoint. :)

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I can bring any energy, vibe, or sound that a client envisions for their song or work. I have a plethora of genres that I can "switch" between to perfectly fit the need of the artist!

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My home studio consists of a Nord Stage 3 88 stage piano, a Behringer X32 Compact Digital Mixer, a Scarlett Focusrite Audio Interface, and my preferred DAW, Reaper.

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

A: I'm very inspired by the jazz greats, such as Oscar Peterson, McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, Wes Montgomery, etc. I also draw a lot of inspiration from 90s grunge bands, such as Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and others. My sound is a cultivation of many genres that I frequently listen to, however different they may be.

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

A: My average work consists of creating covers of popular songs to be used at wedding ceremonies, vocal covers, Spotify playlists/albums, etc. That accounts for around 70% of the word I do. Beyond that, I get inquiries to make custom tracks for original music.