Multi-Genre Utility Guitarist

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: I’d say don’t overthink it. If it sounds good, roll with it! It’s easy to get caught up in a mix but if the part works in the track and you like the way it sounds, print it.

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

A: As a member of The Cadillac Three, I spend most of my weekends playing heavy southern rock and country. When doing session work, I've worked on similar genres, but also pop, hip/hop, r&b, and singer-songwriter tracks. I love playing all styles of music.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I have an efficient workflow and am able to turn around tracks pretty quickly. I have a pretty good ear and usually don't have trouble charting out songs.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I'm great at accompaniment, being able to add a variety of textures from an assortment of instruments to help a song stand out. It's something that's fun for me and I enjoy doing.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I'm pretty quick to dissect a song from a demo. I can work out the arrangement, key, and instrumentation without a problem. I can easily send tracks within a couple of days and am more than happy to do any fixes or tweaks with a fast turnaround.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I track everything at home or on the road with a UA Apollo rig and Logic Pro. Most sounds come direct but I also have the capability of tracking amps at my home studio.

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

A: I'm a fan of all music and styles. I'm a fan of production and layering, but there's also something to be said for just a guitar and a vocal. I grew up on 80s and 90s country, rock, and jam band stuff. I also love old school R&B and pop.

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

A: I'm usually hired to play lap steel or bass, but am available for pedal steel, dobro, and ganjo. I've also got a guzheng at the house if anybody wants to get weird!