Music Producer

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Currently, I am working with a couple up and coming rappers in Cleveland. I think Cleveland is starting to get its moment and I am trying to connect and work with as many people as I can from my city. I am also working on my own electronic music while collaborating with different DJs I've met while attending school in Columbus, Ohio.

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

A: Not at the moment, but I am excited to get to know the SoundBetter community!

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: I do not have any analog gear, but that doesn't mean I can't get analog sound with digital gear. There are so many plugins that emulate analog gear that I don't think it's an issue to get warmth and nice distortion from digital anymore.

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

A: My promise is to help you make a song that you love to the best of my abilities!

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I ask about the type of song they are going for, what mood that song is in, their favorite artists and creatives, and some more depending on their profile.

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

A: Always explore your options and give people a chance!

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

A: All I need is my computer and my headphones to make amazing music.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I would describe my style as your style. I do my best to try and fit the sound of the person I'm working for.

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

A: While there are so many artists I would love to work with, Blackbear is at the top of that list.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: To constantly try new things. That is the only way we push the boundaries of music and create something fun and unique.

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

A: I usually work on hip-hop and electronic music. On the side, with friends, I also make indie rock and pop music.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My work ethic. I work hard to achieve my ideas even when I don't always have the musical ability to make them happen. I will try relentlessly to get a certain sound and get a cleaner mix when I don't feel that it is good enough.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring a lot of ideas and energy to a song. If you are stuck and don't know where to go in the creative process, I'm the guy to make a list of 50 potential things to add, subtract, or do to help you finish your project.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I use a couple of different techniques to try and maximize my time and creative process. Recently I have broken up different aspects of the creating process into hour chunks. For example, I will set a timer for an hour and spend that hour sound designing, and when that time is over I will take a short break and spend another hour on another thing like mixing a song. I find this beneficial because it lets me focus on the task at hand and not get sidetracked by another aspect of the creating process.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My studio set up a lot of the time is just my laptop and a pair of Audio Technica M50x's. I also do a lot of creating in my home studio which is equipped with Yamaha HS8's, a Focusrite audio interface, thrifting instruments, a Ludwig drumset, and lots of plants.

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

A: I am most inspired by Kenny Beats, Alex Tumay, Rick Rubin, and Finneas just to name a few.

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

A: Send out beats and loops. Arrange and mix tracks.