Indie Retro Pop Producer

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

A: Find someone who you think you would enjoy working with :)

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

A: My computer, a full sized midi keyboard, my interface and my Yamaha studio monitors.

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

A: I have been songwriting and producing for over 10 years. I am a self taught drummer, singer and keyboardist, I started singing on a stage in middle school and joined a local band in high school that propelled me to explore my love of music.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My style is soulful productions with a live and human feel. Every instrument is meticulously placed to move the song forward and bring the emotion and heart to the center of the song.

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

A: I would love to work with Rhianna one day, I think that our styles could blend into a sonic spiritual experience.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Put in the work, be curious and always keep learning.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My strongest skill is my work ethic and love for what I do. I'm currently a barista working to make ends meet, but at the end of the day all of my free time goes to music. I love creating songs and helping people record the records that they can hear in their head. I have been producing for nearly a decade and I have thousands of hours worth of experience building songs from scratch and turning them into release ready tracks.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring a unique feel to every song, creating stories and soulfulness while maintaining catchy and memorable melodies. I like to study and listen to both old and new music in various genres to build a robust sense of how each instrument and melody contribute to a track. I am not afraid to put the hours in to put the song a step above.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I have extensive experience working with clients remotely. I work diligently to make sure that every song is the best it can possibly be. I like to have a meeting with the client (often virtual) before starting on the song so that I can get a good grasp of the vision that you have in mind for your song.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have worked out of my house and now apartment for the past nine years and I absolutely love it. I built my self a super computer that I can create masterpieces with no troubles. Paired with my Roland StudioCapture interface I can record up to 15 instruments at one time. I am able to record drums, keyboards, guitars and strings all in my home.

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

A: I am inspired by too many music professionals to count. Anita Baker is my biggest inspiration for songwriting, vocals and production. She was the executive producer on many of her records and I think her production is top tier.

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

A: I take demos from my clients and turn them into full song productions. I also write and record for myself all the time so that I can contribute melody or lyric ideas if needed.