Mixing / Music Videos / Beats

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

A: "Durag" ft. Georgie Zaven by Sergio's Packpack Worked on from beginning to end with entire team.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Working with record label on artist releases.

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

A: Shane Bauman ("Sheux-Bear")

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Digital, faster and saves space. The difference between the two for my select genres is negligible.

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

A: You'll leave with more than you paid for. I don't just press record, I educate and give feedback.

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Meeting new people and hearing new sounds.

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

A: Often artists ask "was that a good take?" I've noticed, many need guidance. We offer that here.

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

A: I'm not just a recording engineer. I'll give you feedback if you wish. I'll tell you if your song needs improvement, or if you just need a new song.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What are your goals? Who are your influences?

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

A: Try to make sure the studio you're looking for doesn't have an ego. It's hard to work with a producer or engineer with an ego.

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

A: MacBook, iPhone, Headphones, Microphone, Apollo Interface

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

A: Started song-writing in 2009 while in college and picked up the guitar. Began collaborating with other artists in 2010 in rap and hip-hop. Graduated from Belmont University with a B.A. in Audio Engineering in 2015. Shifted into producing in 2016 working with Pop and EDM artists. Started a music studio business in 2020.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Transparent

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

A: Kanye, due to his influences on my work, I'd like to learn more about his process.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Focus more on production and less on mixing. Mixing won't save your song, it will improve it.

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

A: Hip-hop, EDM, and Pop

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Vocal Mixing and song writing

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Song writing, arrangement, guidance, feedback

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Discuss goals with artist, listen to references, establish a connection with artist, and get to work.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: There are 3 studio house with 2 recording studios and one beat production studio. Digital-focused studio, specializing in vocal recording.

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

A: Kanye West, Diplo, Marshmello, Skrillix, Pharrell

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

A: Recording through UAD Unison Plugins, Beat and Vocal Mixing with leading industry plugins (such as FabFilter, Izotope, Plug-in Alliance, etc.), and Mastering