Songwriter

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Being able to inspire, and influence people through music.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I write for independent artist and producers, and I am currently in the process of pitching songs to a few major artist.

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

A: I promise to provide a quality, professional service to my clients.

Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

A: Can you come up with the concept? Yes

Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

A: That I make instrumentals/beats, or that I offer a production service.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: My goal is 100% customer satisfaction, so I based my questions around what the client has in mind for the song. Most clients leave it up to my creative discretion, and at that point I just ask "about you" questions so I can tailor the song to their brand.

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

A: Behind every hit song is a songwriter, so you are taking a big step into investing into your music career by hiring a songwriter.

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

A: My laptop, my mic, my interface, my speakers, and my midi keyboard.

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

A: I have been writing music for over 10 years. I always saw it as a hobby until about 6 years ago when I decided I wanted to be a songwriter as a career. I started writing songs for independent artist and producers, and building my personal catalog.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I would say my style is very versatile. As a creator I ldon't like to box myself in. One day I might right a more urban song, and some times i'm in the mood to write a country song. I change my voice, my accents and everything.

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

A: I would love to work with SZA, because her music comes from an honest place. She's able to put things in a song that the average person thinks but wouldn't dare to say, and make it OK and accepting.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Don't over think things, the simpler the better.

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

A: I usually work on Pop, and R&B musics.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I have been told melodies, and cadences are very catchy and stick with people.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring imagery, clever punchlines, and metaphors to keep the listener interested.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I usually listen to the song and freestyle sing to see what lyrics, and melodies I come up with. Typically the chorus comes out right away, and I build around it.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I record in Pro tools 12. I use a AKG P420 Microphone to record my vocals, and I run that through my Focusrite Scarlett 18i8. I have various Waves and FabFilter plugins, so I can provide a rough mix for my clients. Last but not least I use my KRK Rockit 5's to listen back, and solidify the sound I am looking for.

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

A: I'm inspired by new artist, songwriters, and producers. I love hearing fresh sounds. Recently SZA, Halsey, and Starrah have been a few singer/songwriters who I have been inspired by.

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

A: I mainly topline write full songs, or hooks for my clients.