Pro session mandolin player

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm in a Jazz band focusing on original instrumentals. The band consists of acoustic guitar, mandolin, electric bass and full drums...fun stuff!

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: When clients hear the mandolin in their music. They typically don't expect what they hear and what it brings, whether it's just rhythmic chords or lead/solos.

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

A: Know what it is you are wanting, but be open to input from me if direction is uncertain. The mandolin is not a common addition to some music but it can be just the right touch.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: My style is rooted in Bluegrass, but years of performing and recording with artists in several genres has developed my skills in my approach to the mandolin.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Sometimes less is more and don't overplayed the take.

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

A: Americana, Bluegrass, Country, Jazz, Singer/songwriter (solo artist, duets, full band)

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I have a wide and diverse approach to the mandolin and can find the "spot" in the music that best suits the mandolin accompaniment as per the clients needs.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I have years of experience collaborating with artists for album tracks or live performance. My approach is genre specific and diverse.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I typically will receive a reference track(s) from the client (mp3s for ease of emailing) and will converse with the client for ideas and direction. I will typically email takes to the client to establish a feel for the song. Final take will be via a file transfer site (Cloud or Drive) as a .wav at the clients format preference.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I have a small home studio in an isolated environment in the Arizona desert. Mac based DAW, Pro level mics and isolation.

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

A: Chris Thile, Sam Bush, Sierra Hull

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

A: Mandolin tracks - Creative mandolin accompaniment utilizing client instruction and my artistic take on the music provided along with collaboration with the client.