Producer & Instrumentalist

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

A: I'm especially proud of my "Westfalia" project. I wrote the tune in the back of an 86 van, recorded it on the road and then directed and released an epic 4 part docu-series/experimental meditation exploring the west coast in the back of that badboy.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both. They're just tools to realize a creative vision.

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

A: I will give everything I've got to elevate your creative sonic vision.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I love the process of bringing intangible ideas to life into physical things that really connect, inspire and move people on an emotional level.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What songs/artists are inspiring you and your project? How can I best use my skills to reach your creative vision?

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

A: Ask a bunch of questions to make sure stylistically your vision aligns.

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

A: Acoustic Guitar, UAD Apollo, Sennheiser HD600 Headphones, Shure SM7B, Komplete S88 Keyboard

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

A: Music has been my path since I was 12 years old. I made my first demo on a standalone Boss BR-1180 back then and fell in love with songwriting and production from then on. So, technically I've been recording and releasing music for over 20 years... Professionally for 15. Started touring right out of college on with an album I recorded in my dorm room at UC Berkeley.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Organic Pop. That's the style I've spent years personally releasing, but incorporating it into other genres (Electronic, Hip-Hop etc...) has led to even more exciting and surprising results.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Make sure that the production exists to serve the song. Great production can absolutely elevate a song, but very rarely can it save a poorly written one.

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

A: Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Indie & Country

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Communication and visualizing the potential of a song/project and the steps to realize it.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring a ton of experience as both an artist & producer in what really moves listeners.

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

A: Jacquire King and his grounded approach to production and mixing. James Blake for his elegant simplicity. Max Martin for his production magic. Van Morrison (Do I even need to explain?)