Keyboarder, Inspirator

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

A: At first, the (Almost ready MIEKS album as mentioned) Former projects where different studio sessions with Dutch artists and had the honour to play a few years with The Time Bandits, a Dutch 80ies icon band with singer and songwriter Alides Hidding who worked with Dan Hartman. Venues up to over 20.000 peepz, amazing experience.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: Recording the first album with upcoming Dutch band MIEKS. Pop-Rock band with own work. High potential. www.mieksofficial.com

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

A: Lennert Klaui

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: Both..depends on the need..piano riff? Accoustic Steinway..(tuned 😉) Digital? Too much good stuff nowadays to choose from 😊

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

A: 'Say what you do' and 'do what you said'

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: It's my life line, my head clearance, and most of all, the shared joy and magic.

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

A: Can you play/are you interested to...just fill in whatever you like 😉

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

A: That people sometimes not realize that this is actually a 'job' that took and takes a long way of evolving, learning and investing

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What, How, Where and When. (First two are most important)

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

A: Only hire peepz where your first connection feels right, even before even get to work/playing together, be open and share plans

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

A: 5? 😁...ok wait..a decent keyboard, amp, cable and a pedal (no pedal, no expression 😉) so...only 4 😁

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

A: Playing keys since age of 4, autodidact, 4 years classical education, 30 years of stage experience, both national and international.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: Open minded, sensitive and as mentioned, by ❤️

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

A: Every (upcoming) artist with a structural way of working, clear goal, plan, and perspective.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: No stress, even if deadlines have to be met. Stay in touch with the final goal/production

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

A: Pop, rock, Indie, Soul, Funk, ballads. Strong connection with the 80ies.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: Playing by ❤️

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: Emotion, sound and creativity

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: At first, check personal 'click' and expectations of the song writer. discuss existing demo's and/or make arrangements. Have fun, connection and create 😊

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: Yamaha Motif XF8, NORD NS4, Korg Triton Pro and a PETROF upright accoustic piano.

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

A: Hi there, need any keys? I can provide arrangements, live recordings and studio sessions.