Folk/Acoustic Producer & Mixer

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both. It depends on the song.

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

A: I will give your song my all.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Creativity and connection.

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

A: Where do ideas come from? I get asked that a lot. For me, I'm not sure where they come from but I know that I spend a lot of time respecting and nurturing whatever that connection is.

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

A: Production can be learned quickly. (it takes a longgg time)

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What are some songs in your life that have made you feel something recently?

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

A: Working with others can take your work to a place you never could've imagined.

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

A: Acoustic Guitar, Midi Keyboard, Computer, SSL Interface, SM57

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

A: I have been doing music full-time for 6 years. I signed to Republic Records in 2018 after my first album started gaining serious traction. After a few years with a major label, I decided independent life suited me more and I haven't looked back since. When I was younger I wanted to be an airline pilot, however after being involved in a near-death experience while flying, it reshaped the way I view life, and began chasing my first love, music.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Intentional and warm.

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

A: Sasha Sloan. The minimalism in her work is beautiful and despite the limited tracks, the songs can feel so large.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Less is more.

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

A: Singer-Songwriter, Folk / Folk-Pop

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Capturing a moment.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring life to the songs I work and pave the way for its truest version to come through.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: To help someone else finish their song, I love having the time to sit with the song in its most simple form. For example, just an acoustic track and a fairly dry vocal take and turning into a proper record that's ready for release.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a studio set up at my home here in Los Angeles.

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

A: I have been inspired by so many bands throughout my life. In the earlier years, it was Snow Patrol, Augustana and The Frey that really got me writing and creating music. Nowadays its a mixture of old and new artists!

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

A: I produce and mix folk/singer-songwriter songs.