Multi-instrumentalist/composer

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

A: I don't think I can favor any project from the other, because they all have different sounds and emotions that resonate differently.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Working a few projects in parallel....composition for a feature film, song production for an artist, and production for a TV ad

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

A: Still getting started, don't know anyone yet

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: If you asked me 7 years ago i would've said analog, but now my answer is both. With the new advancements in music technology, those great new tones and spices of digital blended with the warmth of raw analog sound...i find that to be the sweet spot

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

A: Try once and you'll never leave...always gonna be comfortable and easy going

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: The creativity and freedom of expression getting from point A to B, while working with artists, producers, directors

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

A: Do you ever leave the studio Answer: Sometimes

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

A: Only a few know what really goes on behind the curtain

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: How does this make you feel

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

A: All in one audio destination, try once and never leave

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

A: Midi keyboard, A44H, laptop, audio interface, and my 1969 Gibson SG custom with guitar slide

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

A: Multi-instrumentalist, Composer/Producer, Mixing & Mastering Engineer Been doing this for 10+ years

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Very versatile, as i listen to many genres and appreciate originality

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

A: Tedeschi trucks band - They're a big band with big production and such raw and feel driven music Billie eilish - Innovative and experimental with amazing tone and ambient flavors Hanz zimmer - Great composer with a less is more approach and crazy amount of feel

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Thought is the death of flow

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

A: Pop, jazz, blues, electronic, symphonic/orchestral, soul, R&B, indie, alternative, and psychedelic

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Multi-instrumentalist with experience in many different genres

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Live instruments recording, arranging, composition/production, and mixing & mastering

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Get the brief, then compose idea, off to production, arrangement & re-recording, and finally mixing & mastering

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Instruments, mics, audio effect rack, proofing and treatment

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

A: John williams, Oscar peterson, Derek trucks, Ludwig goransson, bob dylan, Hans zimmer

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

A: Compose/produce, record instruments, arrange, mix & master