Mastering

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

A: One of the projects I am most proud of would be last EP I mastered by PUNK CRUSH. I was the mastering engineer for the project. I took an amazing mix from Cesar Mejia and provide the artist a master that they enjoyed and loved.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am working on my own music along with mastering a few albums.

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

A: If he is on here, Cesar Mejia from The Shelter Studios. Why? Because is an amazing engineer.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both. There are some advantages to use both formats.

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

A: I can promise that I will do my best to make sure that

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I get to hear lots of different music from different artists.

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

A: What is mastering? Is it important? My answer, mastering is the process of taking a finished mix and preparing it to be released and distributed. It is important for the sole reason that it will help your music compete with other music that has been released.

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

A: To an unexperienced artist, mastering is similar to mixing where I can manipulate the individual tracks of the song.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I ask them what they expect from the mastering and what is it that they hope to accomplish with their music.

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

A: Don't be afraid to ask questions. Even if you don't think they will understand. And most importantly, make sure you state that you want up front.

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

A: This is a loaded question. I would probably just take some sun screen, an umbrella, ice machine, some sort of device that generates power, and some good scotch.

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

A: I started off playing guitar in punk and metalcore bands. I then got into recording and mixing out of necessity. From there I went to school for Audio Recording and eventually ended up in at The Shelter Studios in East Los Angeles, CA. From there I would record and mix for a few years before getting into mastering. Once I started mastering, I was not able to stop. I have been mastering for the last 10 years and I do not plan on stopping anytime soon.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: I describe my style as both methodical and artistic.

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

A: I don't think there is one specific artist I would like to work with. I want to work with anyone that wants to work with me.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: If the song writing and musicianship is amazing, then recording will be a breeze.

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

A: I work on all types of music but I tend to get projects with live drums and distorted guitars.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: In my humble opinion, my strongest skill would have to be my experience.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I try and bring a new perspective sonically. Aside from trying to stay out of the way, I see what I can do so that the song sounds its absolute best in all platforms.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: First I listen to the tracks a handful of times to get a feel for it. Once I get a feel for it I ask myself, "What can I do to make this track that much more better?".

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My studio setup consists of both analog and digital tools.

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

A: I am inspired by great music that moves me.

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

A: The most common service I provide is mastering. I help clients take their project to a whole new level that will make their art stand out and compete.