Multi-Genre Producer&Engineer

Q: Analog or digital and why?

A: I use both! Analogue provides a liveliness and richness that you cant get with digital plugins. However digital instruments and fx provide infinite possibilities and fast, creative sound design options.

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

A: I put my heart into everything I do and go above and beyond for my clients and collaborators. I promise pay attention to every detail and deliver the highest quality work possible!

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

A: My laptop, a mic, my prophet 6 analogue synth, and 2 guitars.

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

A: Music has been an integral part of my life since early childhood and something I naturally gravitated towards and excelled at. I grew up playing many instruments as a kid and eventually graduated from a top rated music school on a nearly full scholarship. While in college and afterwards I gained lots of experience working at recording studios in NYC and major record labels. My first professional placement was 14 years ago when a song I co wrote and produced ended up in a Hyundai car commercial with a big artist and have focused all my efforts on my production career ever since.

Q: Can you share one music production tip?

A: Keep it simple, dont use too many sounds. Just focus on making sure what you do include is really great and interesting.

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

A: Pop, hip-hop, Rnb, electronic, kpop and anything top 40

Q: What's your strongest skill?

A: The diversity of services I can offer, attention to detail, and obsession with quality

Q: What do you bring to a song?

A: I take songs and elevate them to the next level, ready to be released to the masses and on par-quality wise with the songs you see on the charts today. I have a wealth of knowledge about all aspects of music and audio ranging from music theory and composition to the technicalities of audio production and modern mixing techniques and trends.

Q: What's your typical work process?

A: Depending on the type of work I am doing, I would typically start off by having a conversation with the artist about their goals, aspirations, influences and the type of music they want to make. I'd then transition into showing how I can help bring their vision to life. I'm an open book and willing to have whatever conversation is necessary to make sure we are on the same page. I offer my opinions and suggestions when needed and look to fuse that with the vision of my clients. It is my goal to make sure that the people I am working with have the highest quality work that is radio ready and competitive with today's hit records.

Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

A: My studio is located in a great and inspiring location in the Hollywood Hills in Los Angeles. I generally use the Manley Reference Cardiod mic for recording vocals but sometimes this changes based on the singer. My room is treated and I use Focal monitors and the mastering quality Prism Sound interface. I have a bunch of analogue synths, outboard gear and musical instruments.

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

A: I love and listen to all genres of music and constantly have my ear to the ground. Some producers I have looked up to over the years (in no particular order) are: Quincy Jones, Phil Ramone, Timbaland, Nile Rodgers, Rick Rubin, Dr. Dre, Mark Ronson, Max Martin, Pharrell, Hit-Boy, Kanye, Diplo, Skrillex, Deadmau5, Dr. Luke and more!

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

A: Production, mixing, vocal editing and tuning, recording and career advice/consultation