Pop Songwriter and Producer

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

A: The Wodecki Twist project, in which I prepared some arrangements of Wodecki's songs together with producer Kamil Pater. Playing live shows (on guitar) with this project is the most beautiful adventure.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm working on mixes of the Wodecki Twist project, single for two female artists and my debut album.

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

A: Sebastian Jędrzejczyk

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Analog because there is a soul in analog, the use of such equipment can add a unique element to the production of a song, which digital equipment cannot always give us.

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

A: Work done professionally, with heart and love for music, with an individual approach to each order and always on time!

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Making a living writing songs. :)

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

A: Customers often ask whether I prefer to base it on an idea or create it from scratch. I love working with other artists' ideas, but creating something from scratch is not a problem for me.

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

A: How much work goes into producing a song from start to finish.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I often ask for my clients' 5 all-time favorite songs, this tells me a lot about their musical taste and based on that I am able to choose a specific aesthetic during production.

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

A: Try to find a contractor who will meet your personal expectations based on your taste and don't be afraid to trust young producers!

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

A: Hofner Bass, Fender Telecaster, Ludwig Drum Kit, Strymon El Capistan and cassette recorder.

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

A: I have been writing and producing music for over 12 years. I started as a guitarist in an indie rock band, but from the beginning of learning to play the instrument I wrote my own songs, then I started producing music on the computer and recording recordings for other bands. For several years I have been producing music for other artists and I play live in my own projects and as a session musician.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My style is a combination of vintage and modern, I like the lo-fi sound and an indie approach to pop music, I base my work on a fusion of contrasts.

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

A: I would like to work with Paul McCaartney one day, creating a song with one of the Beatles would be a dream come true.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Always be authentic and listen to your intuition, make music primarily for your own pleasure and don't expect anything from it.

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

A: Indie Pop Music, Pop Music, Rock Music, EDM and sometimes Rap Music.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Coming up with catchy melodies and chords.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I always try to bring an emotional meaning to the song, which many artists forget about, but that's what the listener focuses on the most.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: When I start working on a song, I focus primarily on coming up with a catchy melody or chords and the emotions that accompany them. On this basis, I know from the very beginning in what stylistic world I can place the song I am working on. Then I come up with instrument parts that will fit the atmosphere and spend many hours refining their sound until I achieve the effect I wanted. At the very end, I arrange the entire song and improve its production, adhering to my golden rule: modern and vintage at the same time!

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a home music studio with lots of guitars, amplifiers, retro synthesizers and organs. I also have a lot of analog effects and vst plug-ins imitating iconic studio equipment. I have several instrumental and vocal microphones in my studio. I also have direct access to larger recording rooms with a live piano, high-end microphones and preamplifiers.

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

A: I am inspired by artists such as Kevin Parker, Damon Albarn or Alex Turner but also producers such as Rick Rubin and Jack Antonoff.

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

A: I most often write and produce songs for other artists, I also add vocals or instruments to songs, and I often mix recordings.