Songwriter-Guitarist-Producer

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

A: I recently competed a fantastic album for a commercial client. We worked with a great team and produced an amazing album of great songs and they are performing really well!

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Im always working on a wide range of projects. Currently, Library music for a commercial label, a soundtrack, a live tour (guitar) and a writing camp in Nashville.

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

A: For vocals, my dear friend Rory Hope is THE man!!

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Yes. In an age where everything is going digital its nice to have access to some of the old school analogue equipment. It just has a sound that cant be replaced. However, digital has some amazing advantages. Respect the old school, embrace the new.

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

A: By the end of the process, if we communicate well, you will be happy with the results!

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I get to make music everyday... what's not to love?!

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

A: Can you do .....? The answer is always yes. I will always be honest with you about my limitations, but if there is something I can't add to your music, I know the people who can.

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

A: That I am only a guitarist. I love the guitar but we are here to make a great song, if it needs guitar Im your man. If it doesn't thats just fine too!

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: There will be a lot of back and forth with me to make sure we know exactly what you need. I will ask about your musical influences, your stories about the song, what inspires you. The board is totally open!

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

A: Just try your best to describe clearly what you need, with lots of references and total honesty.

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

A: ooh, itd have to be one of my trusty Martin Guitars, Spare strings, a voice recorder, pics and a capo. A few years on an island with this, Id have enough music to last a lifetime.

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

A: I have been a professional musician for a decade. I started as a touring and recording session guitarist. From there I moved into commercial songwriting and then in recent years professional record production.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Whatever you need it to be.

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

A: Chris Stapelton has always been my dream artist to work with. Lyrically he is amazing and his vocals are second to none!

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Serve the song... not yourself

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

A: I work in all genres. I focus on Singer Songwriter, Country, Pop and Rock.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My strongest skill is refining ideas down into catchy, great sounding records with some tasteful guitar playing onto for good measure

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I have years of experience with some amazing clients in lyric wiring, arranging, top lining, guitar work, programming and production. Together we can create some amazing work!

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Usually, I will receive a brief from my client stating the specifics of the song they want. From here I will produce a demo to which the client can make some alterations. If at this stage we are all happy I go into full production where any and all the clients wishes are possible.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: These days I work on a small tracking, mix/master set up. Using some tasteful outboard gear where necessary and a host of plugins. Working in Logic with various guitars, amps, sample packages and plugins.

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

A: I am heavily inspired by songwriters such as Max Martin and Chris Stapleton. Guitarist such as Nile Rogers, Eric Clapton, Yngwie Malmsteen and Joe Bonnamassa

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

A: I mainly co-write and produce records for both private and commercial clients. Secondly, I do a lot of with in Session Guitar playing both Live and Studio