Pianist & Producer

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

A: I worked on a project for film scoring and I am especially proud of it because it won an award and also got a nomination for the music.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Preparing to release an orchestral Ep

Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

A: At the moment no.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital - Just a personal preference as I can be able to work remotely with ease.

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

A: I will make sure that you will stand out from the rest with a unique sound.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: The bringing together of all the elements to make an amazing sound.

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

A: How long does it take to produce a song? It depends on how many instruments i have to add to complete the song. Depending on the complexity of the instruments as well. Will the song be good enough for mainstream? Yes it will you just have to believe in your art it is very valid

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

A: That it is a simple thing that takes a short amount of time. A lot of time and research goes into what I do.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What is the intention and feeling you want portrayed with the music

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

A: Don't be afraid to be who you are with your music.

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

A: My Laptop, Headphones, Midi Controller, Sound Card & Microphone

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

A: my career path has always been music and I have been doing this close to over 2 decades.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: It is eclectic but if i was to use one word it would be soulful.

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

A: Anyone who is willing to explore music as much as possible through different genres or just expanding their genre. That way I can also be challenged to grow and that's where the magic is when music is created.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Always be willing to listen to the artist and try to understand where they are coming from first.

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

A: I work on music such as RnB, Hiphop, Soundtracks for films and Orchestral arrangements and compositions.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Having an understanding of different genres of music and being able to play them as well.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring originality and give a unique sound to the artist while not compromising the authenticity of the artists music

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: It is a very organized process in that the workflow is optimized so that songs are delivered in good time as well as enabling an artist to still be true to their music and creative as well

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: It is a studio setup with professional monitors, Midi Controllers together with professional recording equipment to meet the need of an artist.

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

A: H.E.R. Mahalia, Olafur Arnalds, Ludovico, Ryuichi Sakamoto, J.cole, Kendrick Lamar

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

A: Compose and play piano add additional keys, Arrange and comp orchestral instruments as well as produce the track