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

A: Slow Motion Picture/End Scene. What we do together brings me unprecedented happiness.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: About to work on tracks for an album with my songwriter.

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

A: Brian Caesar.

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both. Digital is easier and more accessible but there is a rawness to analog that might be preferred.

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

A: Together we will make something to be proud of because I will do what it takes to bring your vision to life.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Everyday is something new.

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

A: Q: Can you create something to compliment the main idea. A: Let’s find out! 😉

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

A: That it’s easy.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What do you hear? What are you looking for? What’s your vision?

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

A: If you have something in mind, I can bring it to life for you, and be open to it changing because together we might create something totally different from what you originally had in mind.

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

A: My viola. My iPhone - has a voice memo app and my iTunes collection. A speaker. A pencil. A journal to jot down ideas.

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

A: I started out when I was 11 years old. I worked really hard, went to school for music education and then got a masters in performance. I have been a teacher for over 20 years while simultaneously maintaining performance opportunities as they presented themselves. 30+ years.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: A classically trained violist with a modern rock twist.

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

A: I would love to work with Lady Gaga. Everything she does is so inventive, fresh, creative, and alive. I have seen her Jazz and Piano show in Vegas a couple of times and would give anything to be a part of that big band in addition to being on her current music.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: The creative process happens well when everyone works together and is open to changing what is necessary for the greater good of the project.

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

A: Indie rock for recordings. I am in a semi-pro orchestra for fun.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: My ear training.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I bring my training/background as a professional musician. I bring a layer to a song that the writer didn’t necessarily know was missing, as well as making their vision a reality.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I listen to what the song writer/ creator wants and bring it to life.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I record in my office/ studio. Just me and my microphone.

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

A: I love anything from Mozart to Brahms to Incubus, Sting, George Michael, Depeche Mode, The Smiths and Morrissey, Lana del Rey, to my Queen Lady Gaga.

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

A: I am a classically trained viola/violin player who not only does traditional rep but is also involved in an indie rock project.