Record Producer & Mix Engineer

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

A: I'm extremely proud of Portico Blue's EP Thinking About You. I'm one of three members, but on each record I was a writer, producer, performer (guitar, vocals, drum programming), and mix engineer. We love these songs and have heard so many great compliments - which is why we release music in the first place! It's an amazing opportunity to be able to share music that you're proud of with people you know and don't know.

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

A: I promise that I will deliver a professional sounding product while making the experience exciting and fun.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love working on music. The process of creating something from nothing or very little is extremely exciting for me. I also love meeting new people who share this insane curiosity and passion for music.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: Regarding the music - What is the music about? How do you imagine the music sounding? What do you want the listener to feel when hearing your song? About you - who are some of your favorite songs/artists? What do you like to do outside of music? What's a crazy hot take you have?

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

A: Let's hop on a call. I want to answer every question you have and help elevate your music to new levels. By the end of the call we'll know if we would work well together.

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

A: I would love to work with Will Linley or Knox. They're amazing writers and artists and seem like so much fun to be around! If Will or Knox are reading this... Hey :)

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

A: I primarily work in various styles of Pop like Alt Pop, Pop Rock, and Indie Pop. I enjoy and admire the differences between genres and styles of music, giving me a large palette of sounds and ideas to pull from.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I like to get some info beforehand such as what you want the music to sound like, feel like, the story you're telling, and more. Then, I get to work on a demo or version 1. After we discuss this, I can get a sense of if I should continue in the direction I'm going or if you want something different. Then this process repeats - I get to work, we discuss, and I make any necessary changes.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: I lean toward digital. Analog gear sounds great and has been used on so many great records, but the flexibility and endless room for creativity that digital brings is the kicker for me. There will always be times for both.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My production style varies between projects. I've gone from a Pop Rock song with driving guitars, vocals, and drums, to a ballad with just piano and ambient sounds. By embracing new things I get to learn more and add more ideas to my palette.

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

A: I've been producing music for 8 years. My journey of learning really starting in my Music Production program at college and continued developing through working with my peers and figuring out what I liked. I've now landed in this style-adjacent spot where I can constantly come up with ideas that sound great to me as well as those I work with.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm currently working on an album for myself as well as an album with a friend.

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

A: Producing, mixing, and mastering