Producer, Musician, Sound

Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

A: Dead Roses. They are punk/doom/glam damage band with some lofty restraints and high passion! But the main gentlemen gives me more leeway than anyone he’s worked with. It’s fun to fly by the seat of my pants and say, “It is what it is!” And know it’s good, that’s it’s like capturing lightning in a bottle.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I’m working on an EP with a group of record label owners including some singles for said group. I am also working on a video game sound track.

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

A: Derek Dunivan

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both. It depends on what you’re looking for….although digital has some major advantages, especially these days.

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

A: You will walk away fulfilled!

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Everything

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

A: Them: Can I have a discount? I’m broke! Me: We can work something out, but not past my means. I’m worth my work.

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

A: That it doesn’t take time. I am incredibly fast, but good work may take longer than you think. You get what you’re patient for.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What’s your history/experience. What do you want from your music/career? What may I help you accomplish the most?

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

A: Be polite, be ready, be open. I don’t mind curiosity, but I do like a vision of some sort.

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

A: Computer, Synth/w midi, Tube Mic, Les Paul, Audio interface

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

A: I have been doing this since I was a child, but I started professionally when I was 17 in a Studio. I plan on doing this till I own a giant boat and sail off into the sunset.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Intricate. Intelligent. Brash yet smooth. Uplifting yet dark.

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

A: I’m not really sure! All opportunities present something.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Make your ground floor quality. You can only polish a turd so much.

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

A: All types (that’s not an exaggeration or joke)

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Producing and Audio Wizardry

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring the “feel” and “sound” out of the performance. I inject nuance and boisterous energy to accentuate the songs dynamic and eventual story progression. Music is a language, and I am to speak it well.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Talk, listen, give my opinions, suggest a work plan and then get started. I like to get the basis of the work done up to 80% of what I think it should be, then I complete the project after some final opinions by the client and mix to a master ready state.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a full studio with tons of guitars/bass, amps, Mics, drums, synths, samplers and effects boxes/pedals. I have a full digital station (4 computers) and tape. Analog mixers, digital mixers, and fun toys lying around. My studio has 13’ ceiling and is acoustically treated.

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

A: Derek Dunivan, Rick Rubin, Nigel, Flood

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

A: Producing, mixing/mastering, sound design, writing/composing.