Producer (Arranger), Mixing

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: I use Apollo Twin Duo mark 1 interface and I use Logic X for most of my tasks, ProTools for recording and mixing. My monitoring is properly set up in my bedroom (KRK v6 series 2).

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

A: Every time I finish new projects, I feel more proud than the last project I've finished. Because I did it better than the last time in some way.

Q: What are you working on at the moment?

A: I'm working on Cinematic vibe pop and hip hop/r&b vibe pop projects with my friends from Berklee. But apart from these, I am focusing on learning sound design skills on Serum.

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

A: No. I don't know anyone on SoundBetter personally. However, if anyone on SoundBetter ever wants to get in touch with me and talk, I would always love to do so. I'm a student so please excuse me for the delayed responses. Thank you!

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: I work most of the things in-the-box. This is because I don't have enough money to buy analog gears.

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

A: I promise that I will try whatever it takes to make the song sound better - so please give me feedback!

Q: What do you like most about your job?

A: Making people have a better moment in their lives - it's the best thing.

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

A: Customers often ask if I'm experienced. I would confidently say that I am a professional; however, I am yet immature. I am always willing to negotiate the money part because of this. So you can pay how much ever you want to pay. If you are not satisfied with my work, you don't have to pay anything. At this point, I would have to remind you that I don't charge for reasonable revisions. However, if that's the case of my

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

A: I might seem like a result-oriented person but I'm also chill. So you can be comfortable with me.

Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

A: What is the concept of the project?

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

A: I would be happy if my clients are honest about their opinion on my work. I always think that the attempt to satisfy clients' need will make our product better.

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

A: Guitar, water bottle, laptop, Apollo twin duo, SRH-440

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

A: I've been playing instruments from 7, started taking guitar seriously from 13, then I got interested in production from two years ago. I've been studying Mixing and Sound Designing through YouTube channels. Also, I have practiced mixing through the multitrack of more than 60 songs.

Q: How would you describe your style?

A: The combiner of all the styles.

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

A: I would like to work with open-minded artists. So we can possibly learn from each other through working on a project.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Focus on the fundamentals. Do whatever it takes to make it better.

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

A: I usually work on pop music (with vocals). However, I don't mind working on anything - even like a classical composition; I would do it and get paid later if I can get the opportunity to learn something new.

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: I am very good at communicating with my artists. I always try my best to display your needs to your fans in the most pleasing way as I can.

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I try to bring the freshness to a song. I try to mix elements of different music.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: I typically ask artists for reference track and their inspirational artists. And then I work on the project (can be anything: even basic tasks such as editing and comping). Send the first draft to my client and hear the feedback and combine the idea throughout revisions. Revisions are mostly free in case if I think is necessary but when it comes to the matter of taste, it is $30 per revision. I typically spend 2-3 hours on one revision.

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

A: I'm mostly inspired by gospel, alternative rock, electronic, r&b, epic music, singer-songwriter music.

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

A: Most of the client works I do are track productions.