Singer/songwriter

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

A: I had the honor of creating and leading a theatrical production for Christmas at a church. It was set on old Jerusalem and was completely told through dance, music, and rap. I loved researching the style of music and writing with it, incorporating Hebrew as well. It was such a moving production that most viewers were moved to tears the entire time.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I am writing songs to go with our Easter theme at my church.

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

A: Kris Bradley is an amazing topliner. She referred me to this site.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: I enjoy the nostalgic connection with analog but can appreciate the quality of digital.

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

A: I can't listen to what's playing in your head but I promise to work with you to get it as close as possible lyrically.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: I very much enjoy singing/songwriting so it's amazing just to be able to do it as a whole.

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

A: Pricing and copyright questions are most common. I've taken copyright courses so I've studied into this and also have my pricing listed clearly. I also don't mind helping with any questions that will help build a trusting working relationship.

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

A: That it takes a good while to do. I usually write within a day or two.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: I ask what do you want the listener to walk away feeling. Where do you imagine this song being played or during what occasion in their lives. Do you have a deadline? Do you have a reference track?

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

A: I would say you know your project best and what you want it to sound like. Find someone who matches that style or can replicate it with a good work ethic and go for it.

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

A: I imagine there's no electricity in a deserted island so just my acoustic piano would be fine =)

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

A: I come from a musical family so I grew up with a mic in hand and piano in the house. I started writing songs 25 years ago at the age of 15 and about a year later, I was hired by a soundtrack company to translate some of the biggest songs in the Christian industry at that time and do vocals for them. After I graduated high school, I recorded my demo and have been working on various studio projects, doing lead or back up vocals for various live performances or studio projects, and writing songs for others.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My style with lyrics are deep and introspective. My vocal style is soft and restful.

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

A: My dream artist to work with would be Alicia Keys because of her songwriting, piano, and studio skills. I could learn a lot!

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: I've found the songs that I don't think much of or didn't work on a lot are the ones people gravitate most to so, keep it fun and light!

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

A: Pop with different fusions mixed in

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Songwriting and vocals

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring a perspective that, although not scared of exploring deep or tough topics, always bring a positive, inspirational aspect to it for the listener to walk away refreshed and motivated.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: When I receive an assignment, I ensure all instructions are clear to me and ask any questions needed (deadline, reference track, etc). Then I begin by writing a good hook. From there, the rest of the song flows through pretty smooth.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have an acoustic upright piano and Scarlet studio equipment (CM25 MkIII condenser microphone, 2i2 interface, SH-450 headphones)

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

A: Artists that get in the studio themselves to create their own sound inspire me, such as Alicia Keys and Taylor Swift.

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

A: Songwriting, creating custom songs