Cinematic Pop | Scoring | Mix

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My studio is designed for top-tier production, scoring, and mixing, combining analog warmth with cutting-edge digital precision. I work with Quested V2108 studio monitors for ultra-accurate mixing and a high-end hybrid setup that includes an Avid MTRX, Universal Audio 1176LN, Manley Vari-Mu, SSL G-Series Compressor, and Bricasti M7. For sound design and production, I have a deep collection of analog synths—from the Roland Juno-60 and Moog Matriarch to the Sequential Prophet 10 and a custom modular synth. I also have an extensive selection of orchestral libraries and industry-standard plugins to ensure every track sounds polished, cinematic, and release-ready. My workflow is built for efficiency. I compose and arrange in Cubase, then move everything into Pro Tools for mixing, running my outboard gear for added depth and character. This setup allows me to seamlessly transition between composition, production, and mixing, ensuring that every project is crafted with the highest level of quality at every stage.

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

A: My promise is simple: I’ll treat your project like it’s my own. Whether I’m producing a track, scoring a film, or mixing a record, I give every detail the attention it deserves to make sure the final result feels polished, powerful, and true to your vision. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all production. I take the time to understand your style, your influences, and what you want your music to communicate. My job isn’t just to create a great-sounding track; it’s to bring out the best in your music and help it connect with your audience. At the end of the day, I want you to be just as excited about the final product as I am. If we work together, you can expect high-end production, a smooth collaboration, and a result that feels uniquely yours.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: The first thing I want to understand is the artist’s or director’s vision, what they want to express and how they imagine the final result. So I usually start with: What music inspires you? Are there any specific tracks or artists that influenced this project? Do you have a clear direction in mind, or are you looking for something fresh and unexpected? These questions help us get on the same page right away. Every project is different, and it’s really important that I understand who they are as an artist or storyteller and what they want to communicate to their audience. When I scored my first documentaries for TV, I worked closely with the directors to craft a sound that truly served the story. For the Bruce Willis retrospective, the challenge was to capture the essence of his decades-long career through music. The directors had a clear vision, and my job was to translate that into a soundtrack that felt cohesive and emotionally engaging. That same mindset applies to every project I take on. It’s all about understanding the creative intent and bringing it to life through music.

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

A: Music has been part of my life since I was a kid. I started with classical and jazz piano at five and later picked up the guitar, diving deep into rock and metal. That mix of influences led me to composition, and by 19, I was already scoring documentaries for national French TV, including a Bruce Willis retrospective, where I crafted a soundtrack inspired by his films and the evolution of cinematic music across four decades. Wanting to refine my craft, I pursued a degree at Berklee College of Music, where I worked in the studio weekly, recorded with orchestras of all sizes, and explored everything from film scoring to modern production. I was honored to receive the Georges Delerue Merit Award, Berklee’s most prestigious prize in film scoring. Since then, my career has been about blending classical and modern influences, working across film, pop production, and mixing to create music that feels immersive, emotional, and powerful.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My style blends cinematic depth with modern production. In pop, I take inspiration from Max Martin, Jack Antonoff, Dan Nigro, crafting music with punchy energy, lush textures, and a hint of 80s retro flair. Whether it's a polished radio hit or a more experimental sound, I love creating productions that feel bold, dynamic, and larger-than-life. On the film side, I’m equally at home in hybrid orchestral scoring; think Hans Zimmer, Ludwig Göransson, and Junkie XL. I love writing driving action cues, but I’m just as passionate about classic, adventurous themes in the spirit of John Williams, Alan Silvestri, and Ennio Morricone. Whether it’s a pop record or a film score, my approach is always about creating music that feels immersive, dynamic, and emotionally powerful.

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

A: My work is split between film scoring, pop production, and mixing, which keeps things fresh and exciting. One day, I might be writing an orchestral action cue for a film, and the next, I’m producing a glossy pop track with a cinematic edge or mixing a hip-hop record to make it hit harder. I love that my work allows me to jump between different musical worlds. When I score for film, I’m shaping the emotional arc of a story. When I produce for artists, I’m helping them find a sound that feels unique and fully realized. And when I mix, I’m making sure every element is balanced and powerful.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: If I had to pick one, it would be my versatility. I don’t stick to just one genre. I love exploring different musical landscapes, whether it’s Pop, K-pop, Hip-Hop, Electro, Rock, Film Scores, Video Game Music, or Trailers. Every project brings something new, and that’s what keeps me inspired. I think what really makes this a strength is that I don’t just dabble in different genres, I fully dive in. I make sure every track feels authentic, detailed, and true to the style it belongs to, whether it’s a high-energy pop production or a cinematic orchestral score. More than anything, I love the challenge of shaping a sound that feels right for the artist, the story, or the world it’s meant to live in. That’s what excites me the most, taking an idea and bringing it to life in a way that feels fresh, unique, and fully realized.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring a cinematic mindset to everything I create. Whether I’m producing a pop song or scoring a film, I approach music like storytelling; every track needs depth, movement, and emotion to truly connect with people. I love shaping a song into something bigger than the sum of its parts. That might mean blending lush orchestral textures into a pop track, dialing in synths that feel alive, or fine-tuning every mix detail until it hits just right. I don’t just produce, I build a sonic world around the artist’s vision so that their music feels expansive, immersive, and full of life. At the end of the day, what matters most is making a song feel right. I listen closely to my clients, figure out what they’re really looking for, and push the track to a place they didn’t even expect, but exactly where it needs to be.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: My work process is built around understanding the creative intent behind each project and delivering a polished, high-quality result, whether I’m composing, producing, or mixing. Every project is different, but it always starts with a conversation. Whether I’m scoring a film or producing a track, I take the time to understand the emotion, storytelling, and sonic identity the client envisions. Once we establish the direction, I dive into the creative work, building the right sound palette, shaping arrangements, and making sure every element feels intentional. I approach production with a cinematic mindset, whether I’m blending orchestral elements into a pop song or designing a full-scale film score. Collaboration is key! I keep an open line of communication with clients, sharing progress and refining details based on feedback. The goal is always to deliver something polished, impactful, and true to the essence of the project. Throughout the process, I aim to not just meet expectations, but elevate the music, ensuring it’s emotionally powerful, sonically rich, and built to stand out.

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

A: As a producer and film composer, I draw inspiration from both the world of contemporary pop production and cinematic film scoring. I resonate with producers like Jack Antonoff, Max Martin, and Dan Nigro because of how they craft deep, immersive productions that go beyond standard pop formulas, something I strive for in my own work. Jack Antonoff's approach to layering orchestral textures into pop music (as heard with Lana Del Rey and Sabrina Carpenter) inspires the way I blend cinematic elements into modern pop productions. I love creating productions that feel grand and atmospheric while still being hook-driven and accessible. Max Martin’s precision in crafting polished, radio-ready hits influences the way I ensure every track I produce has a strong, dynamic foundation, with meticulous attention to arrangement, sound design, and sonic balance. Dan Nigro’s ability to bring raw, emotionally driven energy into pop music (Olivia Rodrigo, Chappel Roan) aligns with how I approach song production as storytelling, letting the music amplify the artist’s personality while ensuring every element serves an emotional purpose. The artists I resonate with most—Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, Sabrina Carpenter, and Chappel Roan—all embody this cinematic-meets-pop fusion. The Weeknd’s music, in particular, is deeply atmospheric and synth-driven, often feeling like a film score itself, something I also aim to achieve in my productions. On the cinematic side, I take inspiration from John Williams (classical orchestration & lush melodies), John Powell (adventurous and rhythmic orchestral scoring), and Alan Silvestri (his bold, signature orchestral aesthetic). Ludwig Göransson is also a major influence, not just for his scores on Black Panther and Oppenheimer, but also because of his background as a producer with Childish Gambino. Like him, I love bridging the gap between orchestral scoring and modern music production, creating soundscapes that feel expansive yet deeply musical. This mix of cinematic and contemporary influences defines my production style, whether I’m building a radio-ready pop track or crafting a sweeping, emotional film score, I bring a larger-than-life depth and storytelling approach to everything I create.