Pop | Hip Hop - Producer/Eng

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: For producer services I may ask- What is the overall goal with your project? and What kind of role do you envision me playing? For mixing services I may ask, for reference mixes, etc.

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

A: I will always provide to the best of my ability, and output only the highest of quality deliverables. When you choose to work with me, you will know you are getting the same quality services the best in the industry get.

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

A: I’ve been working in DAWs and interested in recording since early high school. I moved to LA when I was 18 and enrolled in a six-month audio course, crossing my fingers that it would all work out. My first couple of years in LA were pretty rough—lots of free work and questionable internships. One notable exception was 4th Street Recording in Santa Monica, where I worked on and off for over a year. Even though I knew it wasn’t the right long-term fit, I was grateful that it kept me involved and learning. After eventually burning out, I left 4th Street and started sending resumes everywhere in LA. I had several promising interviews at established studios, but kept getting rejected. Eventually, I gave up and was even considering going back to school when, at the last minute, I got a call for an interview at Henson Recording Studios. This time, I got the job. I spent the next four years working my way up, learning and experiencing what I consider to be some of the highest levels of the industry. I was quickly promoted into session work and eventually became a staff engineer. After four years of some truly legendary experiences at a legendary studio, I found myself becoming comfortable again—and, eventually, burning out. So I decided it was time for the next chapter. Shortly after leaving Henson, I got connected with Coldplay and have spent the past seven years doing a wide range of work with them in studios and locations around the US and the world. These days, alongside that work, I really enjoy taking on interesting freelance projects. I love connecting with new people, learning from different situations, and never quite knowing what’s going to come next.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I have a trained ear, and lot of professional experience providing AAA high-quality deliverables. I can help you move from Point A to Point B within your project in the most effective and professional manner.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: I forgot who said this, but it applies equally in the kitchen as it does in the studio. "Cook like an Italian, using high quality ingredients and passing them through the kitchen quickly"

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: When you walk into my studio, you’ll probably first notice the gentle smell of palo santo in the air. Each wall has its own lighting, and outside the window is a beautiful desert landscape. At the heart of the studio is a Mac and an Apollo interface. Together, they’re a workhorse setup that has always kept up with whatever I need to throw at it. I’ve also collected a pretty extensive assortment of guitars, instruments, and toys, along with a huge library of plugins and sounds built up over more than a decade. The room has been professionally acoustically treated, so it has a nice, tight sound. Beyond the gear, I’ve filled the space with interesting art, gemstones, and a few hidden treasures that you might only notice if you look closely. It’s a space that feels very personal to me—creative, and comfortable.

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

A: Daft Punk, The Weeknd, Anderson Paak, Kendrick Lamar, Tame Impala, Doja Cat, to name a few. A handful of producers that I look up would be; Brian Eno, Max Martin and Frank Dukes.