Mix/Recording/Live Engineer

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

A: Mixing, mastering, recording, additional production, additional engineering, track editing, vocal tuning, and live sound.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Indie pop, synthwave, and indie pop/rock!!

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

A: Not currently!

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both. Hybrid workflow is more efficient and less costly. Analog going in, digital in mixing.

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

A: I will do anything I can to make your song become everything you’ve imagined it to be. I will go the extra mile.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love watching someone’s face light up when they hear their baby come to life.

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

A: Q: Can you do “this” (insert request here)? A: Probably!! Q: How did you do that!? A: Oh, you know, -insert very technical answer here- Q: Can we do another song with you? A: I would love to continue being part of your journey!!!

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

A: That I can fix bad recordings- I really can’t.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What are you looking for? Are you wanting just a mix or some additional production/instrumentation? Are you wanting to record a whole song? What’s your budget? What’s the deadline? Want to we be friends :)? Because as much as it’s work, it’s not magical if we aren’t homies at the end of the day.

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

A: Don’t judge my expertise based on how long I’ve been doing it- look at the results.

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

A: My computer, interface, monitors, acoustic guitar, and some headphones.

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

A: I’ve been a freelance mix engineer for nearly a year, but have a background in live sound and have interned in several studios over the last 2.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: 3D, articulate, and clean.

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

A: Any artist who trusts that I care for their work as much as they do.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: The better it sounds being recorded in, the better it sounds mixed.

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

A: Rock, pop, indie, and synthwave. Can work on anything though. If you have some specific thing you like done for your style of music, just let me know.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: No being afraid to make suggestions, but making sure it’s what the client wants at the end of the day. Levelheadedness and approachable.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Finesse in mixes. An open mind and whatever is necessary for a happy client. I try really hard to approach mixing songs as if they’re alive, but just need some shaping.