Session Drummer & Producer

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Currently, I am working on honing skills as an audio engineer and producer. I'm putting together a sample pack of drum loops and one shots featuring unique grooves and sounds.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What are your creative goals? What are some musical or stylistic reference points? I really value understanding where an artist is coming from creatively so I know how I can best fit into their sonic universe.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Keep it simple! Things don't have to be complicated to feel good. Sometimes the best parts are the ones we come up with in the first few takes.

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

A: I often find myself working with alternative rock groups, though I love working with independent singer-songwriters. In the past few years I've gotten to work with R&B artists, country musicians and rappers.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I like immerse myself in an artist's world. Whether I'm working on producing a track for them or just laying down drums, I'll always look to their own catalogue for inspiration. From their I'll take things to the track at hand and jam my way into some concrete parts. Once I've settled on a beat or phrase I like I'll refine until I'm happy, always making sure to keep things building throughout the song.

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

A: Live drum tracking is my bread and butter. This is my favorite kind of work to do by far. Recently, I have also been experimenting with more of a hybrid approach incorporating programmed loops and beats to mix in with live drums.